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Waterfowl Production Area · Swift County, Minnesota
Spring Lake Waterfowl Production Area
✓Public land (fee title)🥾Walk-in access
Spring Lake Waterfowl Production Area is a public parcel of roughly 173 acres located in Swift County, Minnesota. It is managed by the Morris Wetland Management District as part of the Swift County Waterfowl Production Area group of WPAs. Waterfowl Production Areas are purchased largely with Federal Duck Stamp dollars and are generally open to hunting, trapping and fishing under state regulations, with some federal restrictions.
173GIS acres
174deeded acres
Swift Countycounty
8WPAs within 40 mi
Spring Lake WPA satellite map
Gold outlines are fee-title Waterfowl Production Areas — public land. Everything outside is typically private; always look for boundary signs.
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Waterfowl Production Area (public)County lineRefuge / station
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Hunting on Spring Lake WPA
What you can typically do
- Hunt waterfowl, upland birds, deer and other game in season under Minnesota regulations
- Walk in from roads or designated parking areas — vehicles generally stay off the tract
- Fish and trap where state rules and district regulations allow
- Wildlife watching, photography and hiking
Common restrictions
- No camping, fires or overnight use on most WPAs
- Motorized vehicles only on designated roads/parking
- Temporary blinds and stands usually must be removed daily
- Non-toxic shot required for waterfowl — many districts require it for all shotgun hunting
- Some tracts have closed areas or special regulations — check signs
How to get to Spring Lake WPA
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Destination: Spring Lake Waterfowl Production Area
- Decimal
45.23575, -96.05691- DMS
45°14′08.7″N 96°03′24.9″W
Nearest towns
- Morris, MN25 mi S of town
- Willmar, MN50 mi W of town
- Alexandria, MN56 mi SW of town
Closest airports
- ABR Aberdeen Regional116 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
Shooting hours at Spring Lake WPA
Today at Spring Lake WPA
Legal light*–
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:44 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 20m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 37m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:20 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 12m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 7:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 35m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:42 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 02m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 7:56 AM | 4:42 PM | 8h 46m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 8:03 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 48m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 06m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:45 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 44m |
Computed for 45.236, -96.057 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day forecast
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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.
Nearby Waterfowl Production Areas
| WPA | Acres | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhausen WPA | 138 | 3.0 mi NE | Swift County |
| Persen WPA | 67 | 4.8 mi NW | Big Stone County |
| Lubenow WPA | 490 | 5.8 mi N | Swift County |
| Akron WPA | 110 | 6.2 mi NW | Big Stone County |
| Stock WPA | 9.8 | 6.2 mi NE | Swift County |
| Hegland WPA | 464 | 6.3 mi S | Lac qui Parle County |
| Nelson WPA | 242 | 6.8 mi NW | Big Stone County |
| Hastad WPA | 984 | 7.0 mi S | Lac qui Parle County |
Closest refuges & districts
Source: USFWS Realty Tracts (fee-title interest), Swift County Waterfowl Production Area. Acreage from GIS polygons; deeded acreage from realty records.