Upper Spring Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. DNR lake ID 31041100.
Upper Spring Lake is an 18.4-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 20 ft, and about 49% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31041100 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Grand Rapids |
| Surface area | 18.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 20 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 49% |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Fishing on Upper Spring Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1990 (36 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow perch | gill | 47.5 | 1.9 to 19.1 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 25.75 | 0.7 to 3.6 |
| Bluegill | trap | 2.5 | 2.9 to 41.2 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Lower Spring Lake 0.6 mi, Itasca County
- Trout Lake 0.9 mi, Itasca County
- Day Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Moore Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Little Long Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Little Trout Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Johnson Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Roland Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Upper Spring Lake
How deep is Upper Spring Lake?
Upper Spring Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 49% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Upper Spring Lake?
Upper Spring Lake covers about 18.4 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
Does Upper Spring Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Upper Spring Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Upper Spring Lake?
Homes on Upper Spring Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Upper Spring Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Upper Spring Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 49% shallow shoreline under 15 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Upper Spring Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Upper Spring Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Upper Spring Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1990), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.