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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?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Shields Lake is a small basin (26 acres) and 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. The 2021 spring trap netting survey was conducted to provide baseline information on Bluegill for the new 5-fish bag limit experimental fishing regulation that went into effect in 2021. The goal of this regulation on Shields Lake is to increase the size structure of Bluegill.
Nine trap nets were set on April 27, 2021 and lifted on April 28, 2021 catching a total of 230 Bluegill. Bluegill ranged in size from 3.4 inches up to 8.5 inches in length, with an average size of 6.6 inches. Aging structures (otoliths) were collected from 89 Bluegill. Large numbers of fish were found from 2018 (3 years old), 2016 (5 years old) and 2015 (6 years old). The oldest Bluegill sampled in 2021 was determined to be from the 2013 year-class (8 years old). The size structure of Bluegill found in Shields Lake is better than average for East Metro-area lakes. 50% of the Bluegill sampled in this survey were greater than 7 inches long.
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
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Clear Lake | 2.8 mi | 429 | 28 ft |
White Rock Lake | 3.3 mi | 52 | |
German Lake | 3.3 mi | 49 | |
School Lake | 3.8 mi | 44 | |
Birch Lake | 4.0 mi | 22 | |
Nielson Lake | 4.1 mi | 37 |