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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider Lake, MN
- How big is Spider Lake?
- How deep is Spider Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Spider Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Spider Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Spider Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Spider Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Spider Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Spider Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Spider Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Spider Lake?
How big is Spider Lake?
How deep is Spider Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Spider Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Logperch and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Spider Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Spider Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Spider Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Spider Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Spider Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Spider Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Spider Lake is located in southern Hubbard County, 3 miles north of Nevis. Spider Lake has a surface area of 569.5 acres and a maximum depth of 96 feet. The majority of Spider Lake is relatively shallow lake with over 70% of the lake area less than 15 feet deep. An earthen public access is located on the northeast end of the lake off of Washboard Road. The water clarity of 31.5 in 2014 was excellent. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Spider is in Lake Class 25. Class 25 lakes are very irregularly shaped, very deep, with hard and clear water. Other class 25 lakes in the Park Rapids area include: Bad Axe, Belle Taine, West Crooked, Third Crow Wing, Eagle, Island, Mantrap, Ojibway, Little Sand, Straight and Two Inlets.
Spider Lake provides multi species opportunities to the angler, with good populations of Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. There is a special regulation that has been in place on Spider Lake since 1997, requiring Black Crappies to be 10 inches or longer before they can be kept. Black Crappie numbers have fluctuated in the past, but the 2014 catch rates were the highest recorded. The average length was 7.4 inches, and there are a few fish over 10 inches to meet the special regulation.
Largemouth Bass were sampled in average numbers. Fish were sampled from 6.3 to 18.9 inches, with an average length of 10.5 inches.
The Bluegills in Spider Lake provide a great angling opportunity. Bluegills were sampled in normal numbers and had an average length of 6 inches, with fish sampled up to 9 inches.
Northern Pike abundance was normal, but the size was up from past surveys of Spider Lake. The average Northern Pike length was 20.4 inches, with the largest of 37.1 inches.
Yellow Perch numbers are down and generally small for anglers with an average length of 6.8 inches and the lengths ranged from 5.5 - 9.2 inches. These Yellow Perch provide forage for the Walleye and Northern Pike in the lake.
Spider Lake is not managed for Walleyes, but a limited number of Walleye are sampled most years. Very few were sampled in 2014, but average size was very good at 22.8 inches.
Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Spider. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access.
What is the average air temp for Spider Lake?
Are there any state parks near Spider Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Spider Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Crow Wing Lake | 0.7 mi | 47 | 17 ft |
| Coon Lake | 1.8 mi | 80 | 85 ft |
| Deer Lake | 1.9 mi | 181 | 9 ft |
| Middle Crooked Lake | 2.1 mi | 289 | 33 ft |
| Shallow Lake | 2.3 mi | 284 | 10 ft |
| East Crooked Lake | 2.5 mi | 379 | 96 ft |
| Owl Lake | 2.8 mi | 90 | 26 ft |
| West Crooked Lake | 3.0 mi | 270 | 50 ft |
| Indian Lake | 3.1 mi | 51 | 36 ft |
| Round Lake | 3.3 mi | 45 | 19 ft |
