Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last June 24, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk Spider Lake fishing
Spider Lake fishing: not stocked since June 24, 2005. It was stocked with Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 24, 2005
- · Northern Pike
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2005
- Species recorded
- 1
- Surface acres
- 445.3
Fish at Spider Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 1 plant · last June 24, 2005 Best: dawn, day, dusk Spider Lake is a 450-acre "all-sports" lake located about twenty minutes southeast of Downtown Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The lake teems with bass, bluegill, perch, pike, and crappie contained within 29 miles of shoreline. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Spider Lake is stocked
About 2.2 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2005 | Northern Pike | 1,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Traverse City
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Spider Lake?
Fishing Spider Lake usually means Northern Pike. The one plant on record is Northern Pike. Northern Pike was last stocked June 24, 2005.
When is Spider Lake stocked?
Not stocked since June 24, 2005. About 2.2 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 6 lakes in Grand Traverse County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How do you get on Spider Lake?
The nearest town is Traverse City. Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Spider Lake were stocked more recently?
Guernsey Lake (8.4 mi), Silver Lake (9.5 mi), and Fife Lake (10.6 mi) were stocked more recently.