Upper Spring
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31041100
13 Surveys
18.38
Acres
20 ft
Max Depth
6
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Upper Spring. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 25.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.13 lb | 103 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 47.5 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.14 lb | 95 |
| 1974-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.6 | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 1974-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 90.0 (above normal) | 1.9 – 19.1 | 0.19 lb | 90 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 11.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.2 | 0.07 lb | 45 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 68.5 (above normal) | 0.4 – 6.2 | 0.09 lb | 137 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 16.8 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 16.4 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 2.9 – 41.2 | 0.15 lb | 10 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 9.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.82 lb | 19 |
| 1974-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.00 lb | 1 |
| 1974-08-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-08-16 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.4 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
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Map & Directions
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★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
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★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Upper Spring. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Upper Spring
- Weather forecast for Upper Spring — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4560°N, 93.5730°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.