Spring Lake
About Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a 219-acre lake near Crane Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 60 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 33 feet, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13.7 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, tullibee (cisco), and lake whitefish. 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 2024.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Spring Lake
- 219 acres, up to 60 feet deep, near Crane Lake
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, tullibee (cisco), and lake whitefish
- Average water clarity around 13.7 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 219 acres
- Max depth
- 60 ft
- Average depth
- 33 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 13.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 49 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Crane Lake. It covers 219 acres and reaches 60 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake covers 219 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 60 feet and its average depth is about 33 feet.
What fish can you catch at Spring Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), Lake Whitefish, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Spring Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
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.