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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Spirit Lake, MN
- How big is Little Spirit Lake?
- How deep is Little Spirit Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Little Spirit Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Little Spirit Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Little Spirit Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Little Spirit Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Little Spirit Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Little Spirit Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Little Spirit Lake?
How big is Little Spirit Lake?
How deep is Little Spirit Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Spirit Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Logperch, Orangespotted Sunfish, Quillback, River Carpsucker, Spotfin Shiner, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Little Spirit Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Little Spirit Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Little Spirit Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Little Spirit Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Little Spirit Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Nearshore fish community sampling (hereafter IBI sampling; seine, backpack electrofishing) was conducted July 28, 2020 to assess the reproductive capacity of the fish community and the overall health of the nearshore community in Little Spirit Lake in Jackson County.
Backpack electrofishing and seining was conducted at 12-100 ft. long stations around the perimeter of Little Spirit Lake. The seine hauls captured 16 species of fish, including Bigmouth Buffalo (N=1,388), Black Bullhead (N=36), Black Crappie (N=446), Bluegill (N=54), Brown Bullhead (N=1), Common Carp (N=6), Fathead Minnow (N=5), Freshwater Drum (N=87), Gizzard Shad (N=16), Golden Shiner (N=11), Johnny Darter (N=9), Largemouth Bass (N=54), Orangespotted Sunfish (N=1), Spottail Shiner (N=139), Walleye (N=1), White Bass (N=8), and Yellow Perch (N=34). Electrofishing captured 14 species of fish, including Bigmouth Buffalo (N=25), Black Bullhead (N=3), Black Crappie (N=4), Bluegill (N=311), Common Carp (N=4), Freshwater Drum (N=115), Golden Shiner (N=2), Iowa Darter (N=1), Largemouth Bass (N=51), Shortnose Gar (N=1), Spottail Shiner (N=19), Yellow Bullhead (N=5) and Yellow Perch (N=7). Natural reproduction exists for some species of fish in Little Spirit Lake, as young-of-the-year Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, White Bass and Yellow Perch were sampled. Walleye were not stocked in 2020. This is the first time that Gizzard Shad were sampled in a Windom Area Fisheries lake. The types of species and their respective abundances in nearshore IBI sampling will be used to determine the overall health of Little Spirit Lake. The IBI score will provide insight into the quality of habitat and water within the lake and could be used to indicate problems within the watershed that could adversely affect the fish community. The IBI score on Little Spirit Lake was 28, below the impairment threshold of 36.
What is the average air temp for Little Spirit Lake?
Are there any state parks near Little Spirit Lake?
Elinor Bedell State Park
Gull Point State Park
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area
Kilen Woods State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Little Spirit Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Little Spirit Lake | 0.2 mi | 604 | 7 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 1.0 mi | 5,308 | |
| Pearl Lake | 1.5 mi | 117 | 6 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.9 mi | 12 | |
| Rush Lake | 2.0 mi | 243 | 3 ft |
| Loon Lake | 2.3 mi | 708 | 8 ft |
| Marble Lake | 2.4 mi | 173 | 7 ft |
| Spirit Lake | 2.6 mi | 5,684 | 23 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.1 mi | 27 | |
| Chandler Lake | 3.2 mi | 71 | 8 ft |
