Big Spunk Lake
About Big Spunk Lake
Big Spunk Lake is a 415-acre lake near Avon in Stearns County, Minnesota. It reaches 38 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 16 feet, and has roughly 4.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 19 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 2023.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 8, based on 12 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Big Spunk Lake
- 415 acres, up to 38 feet deep, near Avon
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 9.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 415 acres
- Max depth
- 38 ft
- Average depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 150 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)
- Picnic area
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
- 19
- Game fish
- 11
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- 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 8
- Years of record
- 12
- Earliest
- March 13, 2012
- Latest
- May 3, 2018
- Most recent
- April 23, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Middle Spunk Lake
66 out of 100 Lake ScoreStearns · Avon236 acres
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Linneman Lake
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Lower Spunk Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Big Spunk Lake?
Big Spunk Lake is in Stearns County, Minnesota, near Avon. It covers 415 acres and reaches 38 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Big Spunk Lake?
Big Spunk Lake covers 415 acres with about 4.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 38 feet and its average depth is about 16 feet.
What fish can you catch at Big Spunk Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Big Spunk Lake?
Yes. Big Spunk Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Big Spunk Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Big Spunk 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 Big Spunk Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Big Spunk Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Big Spunk Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 8, from 12 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 13, 2012 and the latest is May 3, 2018.