Spring Lake Fishing near Spring Lake Park, Minnesota

• Overview

  This water sits in Anoka County, Minnesota. It stands 889 feet above sea level. It measures about 53 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 0.9 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Ground here is low by Minnesota standards. Spring Lake Park sits 0.4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Mounds View follows at 1.1 miles, then Fridley at 2.3 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Spring Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Anoka County include bluegill, common carp and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Spring Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 12°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Spring Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There is a jetty 130 yards off, worth knowing on a busy day. There are toilets mapped about 170 yards away. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Laddie Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. For Spring Lake in particular, ask before you travel.