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Frequently Asked Questions About Shields Lake, MN
- How big is Shields Lake?
- How deep is Shields Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Shields Lake?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Shields Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Shields Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Shields Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Shields Lake?
- What are the fishing regulations for Shields Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Shields Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Shields Lake?
How big is Shields Lake?
How deep is Shields Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Shields Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish and Hybrid Sunfish.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Shields Lake?
What are the closest cities to Shields Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Shields Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Shields Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Shields Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Shields Lake is a small basin, 26 acres in size. The only public access is located on the east side of the lake. There is no formal boat launch but anglers are able to portage canoes and small boats from the parking area down the hill to the lake. A fishing pier provides shore fishing access. A winter aeration system has been in place since 1995. Bluegills are the most abundant species in the lake and were sampled at high levels for Shields Lake during this survey, with 93% of the Bluegills sampled exceeding 6 inches. Black Crappies are less abundant and are average size. Only 2% exceeded 10 inches. Northern Pike were found in average numbers and above average size. One 12 inch Largemouth Bass that weighed .94lbs was observed during the survey. Other species sampled include Bowfin (dogfish), Black Bullhead and Pumpkinseed Sunfish.
What is the average air temp for Shields Lake?
Are there any state parks near Shields Lake?
William O'brien State Park
Interstate State Park
Interstate State Park
Willow River State Park
Wild River State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
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Forest Lake | 1.5 mi | 2,271 | 37 ft |
Lake Keewahtin | 2.3 mi | 92 | 34 ft |
Clear Lake | 2.8 mi | 429 | 28 ft |
Horseshoe Lake | 3.7 mi | 53 | 11.3 ft |
Mud Lake | 3.8 mi | 187 | 4 ft |
Little Comfort Lake | 4.2 mi | 37 | 56 ft |
Comfort Lake | 4.7 mi | 218 | 47 ft |
Bone Lake | 4.8 mi | 221 | 30 ft |
Big Marine Lake | 5.0 mi | 1,799 | 60 ft |
Moody Lake | 5.1 mi | 45 | 48 ft |