Spearhead Lake is approximately one and a half miles long and a little over a quarter of a mile wide. It is fed by one small, seasonal stream and a number of springs. The maximum depth of Spearhead Lake is recorded as 81 feet and its surface is recorded as 173 acres.
View of Spearhead Lake in Autumn
Ice fishermen must use caution while venturing on the lake in winter as it has the reuptation of being dangerous due to a high number of springs. Nevertheless, fishermen are seen on the lake year-round. A narrow strip of weeds, or a shallow shelf, can be seen seasonally jutting out of the lake. These emergent reeds and submerged plant growth provide excellent habiat for fish productivity.
It is interesting to note in 1979, Dr. David Nordlie, a member of the sociology department at Bemidji State University, performed a study that explored the attitudes and preferences of 130 fishermen. As part of his survey, the fishermen were asked to name their three favorite lakes for each of several fish species they pursued. Spearhead Lake was named as a preferred lake by one or more anglers fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, crappies and sunfish. Although walleye was not mentioned in the anglers’ favorite lakes, Spearhead has a reputation for producing walleyes of “good eating” size.
There is a public access boat landing on the south end of Spearhead Lake, but it is primitive and shallow. Be sure to use good judgement and a small boat when using it.
For a list of the fish species of Minnesota, visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fish/index.html. For a map of Spearhead Lake, visit http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/data/lakemaps/c2269011.pdf. For an aerial view of Spearhead Lake, visit http://www.satelliteviews.net/cgi-bin/g.cgi?fid=652367&state=MN&ftype=lake.
