Upper Spring Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Upper Spring Lake covers about 18.4 acres.
What to Expect at Upper Spring Lake
Upper 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 Upper Spring Lake
Fish reported from Upper Spring Lake include black bullhead, bluegill, golden shiner, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Yellow Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Upper Spring, 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.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Upper Spring, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Upper Spring Lake
On a first trip to Upper Spring, 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 Upper Spring Lake
Spring at Upper Spring 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 Upper Spring can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.