Spring Lake Fishing in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Spring Lake is a Mille Lacs County water, Minnesota side. It lies 1,263 feet above sea level. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Mille Lacs County are larger. The closest town, Vineland, is 4 miles away. Pierz is 18 miles and Brainerd 21 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Mille Lacs County records list largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill and black crappie among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Spring Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 8°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Spring Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Mud Lake is 0.6 miles off. Check the position on Spring Lake before loading the car.