Spirit Lake

Lake in Iowa · 5,550 acres · near Orleans, Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake has 4 boat ramps listed as public.

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2017) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2020.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Depth contours in feet from Iowa DNR; deepest point about 22 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.

Launches

Marble Beach Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Spirit Lake
Mini-Wakan Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Spirit Lake
Orleans Beach Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Orleans
Templar Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Spirit Lake

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Spirit Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

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Wikidata: Q7330197