Size
3,903ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Springfield, Lake
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Channel catfish
White bass
Smallmouth bass
Flathead catfish
Blue catfish
Walleye
Overview
The numerous docks around the lake provide excellent habitat for all species. Look for rod holders on docks to indicate the presence of privately placed brush piles. 4,234 acres
Springfield, Lake Map
Features
Annual boat permits may be purchased at the Lindsay Bridge access. Fees range from $25 - $125 depending upon size of craft. Daily permits are also available. For information, contact Jean Weise at City Water, Light & Power
(217-757-8600)
Current size and catch limits are;
6 largemouth bass min. 15"
6 walleye min. 14"
25 crappie min. 9"
1 muskie min. 30"
Forage
Gizzard shad, red shiner, brook silverside,crayfish and insects.
Weather
72°Feels like 72°
95°
70°
95°70°6:41 AM
7:04 PM
0 mph
South
0 in
Rain
30.15 inHg
Stable
ThursdayTh
95° / 70°
FridayFr
91° / 72°
SaturdaySa
94° / 70°
SundaySu
87° / 65°
MondayMo
83° / 62°
TuesdayTu
79° / 58°
Moon Phase
September 17, 2026
37% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
ThursdayTh09/17
FridayFr09/18
SaturdaySa09/19
SundaySu09/20
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
WednesdayWe09/23
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Top Fish Species
Crappie
5-13 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
