Spider Lake

Spider Lake

Size
1,345ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Spider Lake
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Rock bass
Rock bass
Tiger muskellunge
Tiger muskellunge

Overview

Spider Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Northern Pike: All from 24-36” must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36”.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
16.0909
0Statewide Range74.0278

Spider Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Crappie
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2016
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.1818
0Statewide Range10.4166

Spider Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
40.6295
0Statewide Range166.4366

Spider Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Muskellunge
fish
34-35 in
Length Range
35 in
Length Range
2005
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2005
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
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
1994
Aug
1999
Aug
2005
Aug
Northern pike
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6.9167
0Statewide Range19.75

Spider Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Perch
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
10.1667
0Statewide Range43.5833

Spider Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
2.4545
0Statewide Range8.4166

Spider Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Rock bass
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2016
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.1818
0Statewide Range4.2223

Spider Lake Rock bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2016
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
9.2574
0Statewide Range72.1895

Spider Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202118
201619
Tiger muskellunge
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
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
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
14 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2016
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.3333
0Statewide Range16.9168

Spider Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2010
Aug
2016
Jul