Spring Lake
About Spring Lake
Spring Lake is a 98-acre lake near Two Harbors in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2008.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Spring Lake
- 98 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Two Harbors
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 98 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 93 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
- 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
- 8
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2008
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Two Harbors. It covers 98 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Spring Lake?
Spring Lake covers 98 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Spring Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. 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 Minnesota DNR. 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?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Spring Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.