Spice

Lake County

Near Prairie Portage

DOW: 38018900

Northern PikeGood · 68Yellow PerchAverage · 40

A 25-acre lake near Prairie Portage in Lake County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1980.

Fish Species (4)

Northern Pike

Good · 68

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.12 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per gill net · typical 1.1–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1980	2.67	-	3.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1.1–12.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1980	0.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1980	1.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill 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.

White Sucker

Good · 65

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980

Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.82 lbs

Catch rate: 8.7 per gill net · typical 1–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 17, 1980	8.67	-	0.82 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

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

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

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 17, 1980Composed of an above average population of sucker, average populations of northern pike and pumpkinseed sunfish, and a low population of yellow perch.

Composed of an above average population of sucker, average populations of northern pike and pumpkinseed sunfish, and a low population of yellow perch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Spice?

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

Is there public access at Spice?

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

How deep is Spice?

Spice has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Spice last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Spice is from 1980. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Spice have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Spice?

No — Spice has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.