Spider Lake
About Spider Lake
Spider Lake is a 570-acre lake near Nevis in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 96 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 13.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 26.1 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Special fishing regulations apply to black and white crappie, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around May 2, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Spider Lake
- 570 acres, up to 96 feet deep, near Nevis
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 26.1 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 570 acres
- Max depth
- 96 ft
- Shoreline
- 13.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 26.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 405 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Black and White Crappie: Minimum size limit 10".
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- May 2
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- April 5, 2017
- Latest
- May 5, 2022
- Most recent
- May 2, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Deer Lake
49 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Nevis181 acres
1.9 miles away
Middle Crooked Lake
61 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Nevis289 acres
2.1 miles away
Shallow Lake
52 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Nevis284 acres
2.3 miles away
East Crooked Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Nevis379 acres
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West Crooked Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Nevis270 acres
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Dead Lake
59 out of 100 Lake ScoreHubbard · Dorset131 acres
3.3 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spider Lake?
Spider Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Nevis. It covers 570 acres and reaches 96 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Spider Lake?
Spider Lake covers 570 acres with about 13.8 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 96 feet.
What fish can you catch at Spider Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Spider Lake?
Yes. Spider Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Spider Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Spider Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Spider Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Spider Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Spider Lake?
Yes. Minimum size limit 10".
When does the ice go out on Spider Lake?
The median ice-out date is May 2, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 5, 2017 and the latest is May 5, 2022.