Minnesota · DNR survey data
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake covers 114 acres in Wadena County, running to 45 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2022. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
Largemouth bassOne of the best around106.9per hr (electrofishing)12"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 112 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 112 fish
2022Lengths measured · 103 fish
2015Lengths measured · 92 fish
2008Lengths measured · 66 fish
2001Northern pikeOne of the best around21.2per gill net18"Typical31"Biggest
Lengths measured · 134 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 134 fish
2022Lengths measured · 66 fish
2015Lengths measured · 117 fish
2008Lengths measured · 81 fish
2001BluegillJust a few19.1per trap net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 180 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 180 fish
2022Lengths measured · 122 fish
2015Lengths measured · 211 fish
2008Lengths measured · 398 fish
2001CrappieJust a few2.1per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 30 fish
Recent · 2022Lengths measured · 30 fish
2022Lengths measured · 10 fish
2015Lengths measured · 229 fish
2008Lengths measured · 35 fish
2001Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
Recent reports
Spirit Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Spirit Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Spirit Lake (trailer launch)
- Spirit Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Stocking Lake · 362 ac · 2.1 mi
- Blueberry Lake · 533 ac · 2.8 mi
- Lower Twin Lake · 252 ac · 4.7 mi
- Upper Twin Lake · 213 ac · 5.5 mi
- Lord Lake · 62 ac · 6 mi
- Hinds Lake · 305 ac · 6.3 mi
- Little Long Lake · 13 ac · 6.8 mi
- Moran Lake · 101 ac · 7.3 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Spirit Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Spirit Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Spirit Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2022) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Spirit Lake have a public access?
Yes. Spirit Lake has 2 public access sites, including Spirit Lake (trailer launch).
Is Spirit Lake stocked?
No stocking is on record for Spirit Lake in the DNR's stocking database.
When was Spirit Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Spirit Lake in 2022, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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