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Little Spirit Lake

Dickinson County, Iowa

Little Spirit Lake is a 604-acre Dickinson County natural lake with a maximum depth of 7.2 ft. The Iowa DNR describes good numbers of 15- to 19-inch walleye.

N1 mi
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Surface area604 acres
Max depth7.2 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Good numbers of 15 to 19 in fish

Northern Pike●●○○○

Muskellunge●○○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●○○○○

Crappie●●○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

White Bass●○○○○

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Hard-surface boat rampPublic
    Boat access and boat rental listedDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Little Spirit Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • The lake is very shallow (about 7 ft max), so look for walleye on wind-blown structure.
  • The page notes Iowa-Minnesota border rules; the more restrictive state rule applies if you lack a license for both.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.