Spring

Cass County

Near Remer

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BluegillGood · 70Rock BassGood · 58Northern PikeGood · 54

A 90-acre lake near Remer in Cass County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1985.

Fish Species (7)

Bluegill

Good · 70

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per trap net · typical 5.7–40.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	10.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 54

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.51 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	10.00	-	1.51 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 48

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 1.3–6.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	2.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–23 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	3.50	-	0.43 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 26, 1985	1.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 30

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985

Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 26, 1985	0.50	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 26, 1985NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION IS VERY HIGH. ALL OTHER SPECIES ARE BELOW AVERAGES.

NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION IS VERY HIGH. ALL OTHER SPECIES ARE BELOW AVERAGES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Spring?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch in Spring. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Spring?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Spring. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Spring?

Spring has a maximum depth of 46 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Spring last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Spring is from 1985. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Spring have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Spring in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Spring?

No — Spring has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.