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Spirit Lake vs Blueberry Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Wadena County, Minnesota, side by side.

Blueberry Lake is the larger of the two at 533 acres against 114 for Spirit Lake. On our rankings, Blueberry Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Blueberry Lake comes out ahead for boating, Spirit Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Blueberry Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureSpirit LakeBlueberry Lake
Lake Score58 / 10053 / 100
Nearest townMenahgaMenahga
Surface area114 acres533 acres
Max depth45 ft15 ft
Shoreline1.8 mi5.7 mi
Water clarity12.1 ft6.5 ft
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)2 public boat launches (concrete)
Fish species820
Game fishNorthern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, PumpkinseedWalleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie
StockedNoYes
Special regulationsNoYes
Swim beachNoNo
CampingNoNo
Invasive speciesNone listedfaucet snail

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Blueberry Lake
  • Boating
    Blueberry Lake
  • Paddling
    Spirit Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Blueberry Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Spirit Lake or Blueberry Lake?

Blueberry Lake is bigger at 533 acres; Spirit Lake covers 114 acres.

Which is deeper, Spirit Lake or Blueberry Lake?

Spirit Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 45 feet against 15 feet.

Is Spirit Lake or Blueberry Lake better for fishing?

Blueberry Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Spirit Lake lists 8 species and Blueberry Lake lists 20.