Spring Lake
About Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a 201-acre lake near Dassel in Meeker County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 4, based on 5 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Spring Lake
- 201 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Dassel
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 201 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 165 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
- 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
- 15
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 4
- Years of record
- 5
- Earliest
- March 29, 2004
- Latest
- April 21, 2008
- Most recent
- April 16, 2019
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is in Meeker County, Minnesota, near Dassel. It covers 201 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake covers 201 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Spring Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Spring Lake?
Yes. Spring Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Spring Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Spring 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 Spring Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Spring Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Spring Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 4, from 5 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 29, 2004 and the latest is April 21, 2008.