---
type: lake
name: "Spring Lake"
county: "Polk"
nearest_town: "Lengby"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 134
max_depth_ft: 35
latitude: 47.50863
longitude: -95.63627
lake_score: 61
dnr_lake_id: "60001200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/spring-lake
---

# Spring Lake

Lake in Polk County, Minnesota, near Lengby

- **Surface Area**: 134 acres
- **Max Depth**: 35 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7.3 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 61/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Spring Lake is a 134-acre lake near Lengby in Polk County, Minnesota. It reaches 35 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.3 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. 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 2023.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the city. Spring Lake City Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Spring Lake City Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mahnomen-county/island-lake) - 4.1 miles, 616 acres
- [Sand Hill Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/sand-hill-lake) - 5 miles, 479 acres
- [Whitefish Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/whitefish-lake) - 5.4 miles, 243 acres
- [Turtle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/turtle-lake) - 7.4 miles, 525 acres
- [Minnow Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/clearwater-county/minnow-lake) - 7.7 miles, 110 acres
- [Cross Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/cross-lake) - 7.9 miles, 320 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.50863,-95.63627)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=60001200)
- [All lakes in Polk County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/polk-county/spring-lake)*