Spring Lake

Spring Lake near 47.6501, -93.8676 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Spring Lake covers about 132 acres, reaches a recorded 36 feet and holds about 2,118 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Spring Lake

Spring Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Spring Lake

Fish reported from Spring Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, cisco, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Spring Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Spring Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Spring Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Spring Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Spring Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

At Spring Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Spring Lake, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Spring Lake

On a first trip to Spring Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Spring Lake

Spring at Spring Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Spring Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.