Little Spruce Lake Fishing Guide, Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Little Spruce Lake lies within the bounds of Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The bank is 1,263 feet above sea level. With some 32 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Crosby at 9.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. Aitkin lies 10 miles off, Vineland another 16 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Spruce Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Crow Wing County records list largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Little Spruce Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 69°F, the coldest about 7°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Time your trip to Little Spruce Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Spruce Lake is 0.8 miles distant. Signs at Little Spruce Lake carry more weight than any list.