Spider Lake
Spider Lake is about 20 minutes southeast of Traverse City in Grand Traverse County. It is an all-sports lake known for pike, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Abundant, most fish 18 to 24 inches
Largemouth Bass
Most run 2 to 4 pounds
Bluegill
Common around docks
Crappie
Once rated among the best in northern Michigan
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Scarce
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Spider Lake Boat RampRamp3529 Grace Rd, Traverse City. Parking and restroomDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Spider Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Spider Lake ↗Local tips
- Use a steel leader for pike.
- In summer troll for pike at 10 to 24 feet.
- Fish fallen trees near shore for crappie.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.