Minnesota · DNR survey data
Spring Lake
Spring Lake covers 134 acres in Polk County, running to 35 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. 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
Northern pikeGood numbers10.8per gill net24"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 43 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 43 fish
2023Lengths measured · 42 fish
2014Lengths measured · 15 fish
2005Lengths measured · 7 fish
1996Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
BluegillJust a few18.3per trap net4"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 231 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 231 fish
2023Lengths measured · 81 fish
2014Lengths measured · 119 fish
2005Lengths measured · 182 fish
1996CrappieJust a few2.3per trap net8"Typical13"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 29 fish
2023Lengths measured · 33 fish
2014Lengths measured · 6 fish
2005Only 6 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 17 fish
1996Yellow perchGood numbers12per gill net5"Typical8"Biggest
Lengths measured · 58 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 58 fish
2023Lengths measured · 234 fish
2014Lengths measured · 113 fish
2005Lengths measured · 405 fish
1996Rates 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.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 510 yearlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 968 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 660 yearlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 968 fingerlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 900 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Spring Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Spring 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
- Spring Lake (trailer launch)
- Spring Lake Fishing Pier (fishing pier)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Poplar Lake · 91 ac · 2.8 mi
- Island Lake · 616 ac · 4.2 mi
- Sand Hill Lake · 479 ac · 4.9 mi
- Whitefish Lake · 243 ac · 5.3 mi
- Turtle Lake · 525 ac · 7.4 mi
- Minnow Lake · 110 ac · 7.7 mi
- Cross Lake · 320 ac · 7.7 mi
- Little Vanose Lake · 143 ac · 9.5 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Spring Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Spring Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Spring Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Spring Lake have a public access?
Yes. Spring Lake has 2 public access sites, including Spring Lake (trailer launch).
Is Spring Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Spring Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Spring Lake in 2023, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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