Spider (Ne Lake
Spider (Ne Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 17.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 96 ft. Surface area: 569.52 acres.
Minnesota DNR surveys at Spider (Ne Lake average 14.47 largemouth bass per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 15 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated June 10, 2024. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 5–19 inches. DNR survey details →
- Clarity
- 17.1 ft
- Typical in August
- 55°F
- Max depth
- 96 ft
- Area
- 570 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- May 2
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Spider (Ne Lake is a 570-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 96 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Spider (Ne Lake ranks #25 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Crystal clear, you can see 17.1 ft down. Phosphorus level: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 17.1 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 11 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.2 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Water Temperature
Spider (Ne Lake typically sits around 55°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 61°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 78°F) and coldest in Jun (about 51°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 103 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Spider (Ne Lake water temperature breakdown →
Minnesota DNR surveys at Spider (Ne Lake average 14.47 largemouth bass per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 15 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated June 10, 2024. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 5–19 inches.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Spider (Ne Lake A from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
15 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2024-06-10 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg catch rate (CPUE) | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14.47 | 1.01 lb |
| Bluntnose Minnow | 12.25 | — |
| Bluegill | 6.62 | 0.19 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 4.12 | 0.15 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE means more abundant in standardized sampling. This is not a weekly bite report.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Yellow Perch
From the 2024-06-10 survey
Spider Lake is located three miles north of Nevis in Hubbard County. Spider is irregularly shaped with two deep basins and several shallow bays. Spider Lake has a surface area of 570 acres and a maximum depth of 96 feet with 71% of the lake area 15 feet or less in depth. There is abundant aquatic vegetation growth in…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Spider (Ne Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — SpiderFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Spider (1288)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — SpiderPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 96 ft |
| Surface Area | 570 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 13.8 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 71% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Spider LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Fishing Spider (Ne Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.019 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.79 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | +0.01 µg/L/yr | 6 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (6 observations).
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2017-04-05 (2017) | 2022-05-05 (2022) |
| Ice-In | 2018-11-12 (2018) | 2018-11-12 (2018) |
Most recent ice-out: 2023-05-02
EPA Impairment Status
Spider (Ne Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN29-0117-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.07 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
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Frequently asked questions about Spider (Ne Lake
Where is Spider (Ne Lake?
- Spider (Ne Lake is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Spider (Ne Lake?
- Spider (Ne Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 17.1 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 96 ft. Surface area: 569.52 acres.
Is Spider (Ne Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Spider (Ne Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.2 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Spider (Ne Lake?
- Spider (Ne Lake typically sits around 55°F at the surface in August, from 103 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Spider (Ne Lake?
- Spider (Ne Lake has a maximum depth of 96 feet. The lake covers 569.52 acres.
What fish are in Spider (Ne Lake?
- Fish species found in Spider (Ne Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern pike (silver phase), pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Spider (Ne Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Spider (Ne Lake?
- Minnesota DNR surveys at Spider (Ne Lake average 14.47 largemouth bass per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 15 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated June 10, 2024. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 5–19 inches. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Spider (Ne Lake A from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
When does Spider (Ne Lake thaw?
- Spider (Ne Lake typically has ice-out around May 2.
Are there boat ramps on Spider (Ne Lake?
- Spider (Ne Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Spider Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
83 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA83 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate