Spring

Itasca County

Near Canisteo

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Black CrappieExcellent · 86BluegillGood · 57Northern PikeAverage · 45

A 39-acre lake near Canisteo in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (4)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1979	5.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1979	1.67	-	0.46 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 57

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 14.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1979	14.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 4, 1979	10.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 45

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.03 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1979	4.50	-	2.03 lbs	Standard gill nets
Sep 4, 1979	0.67	-	1.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Sep 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.55 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Sep 4, 1979	0.67	-	0.55 lbs	Standard trap nets
Sep 4, 1979	0.50	-	4.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

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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).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

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").

Biologist Notes

September 4, 1979Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Spring?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Northern Pike 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 60 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 1979. 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 crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.