Spirit Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Friday, Mar 21 2025
The courtesy dock can be used at the Templar boat ramp. The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Bluegill - Fair. Yellow Perch - Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.
Friday, Mar 21 2025
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GPS: 43.4226° N, 95.1022° WAccess Info
Amenities at Spirit Lake include: Boat Access Accessible Pier Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Camping Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Accessible Shoreline Fish Cleaning StationClick here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports.
Spirit Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
The courtesy dock can be used at the Templar boat ramp. The walleye season is closed. Black Crappie - Fair: Anglers are finding quality-size fish up to 14-inches. Bluegill - Fair. Yellow Perch - Good: Sorting is needed; anglers are finding many of acceptable size.
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