What is the water-quality readings for Shields Lake?

Shields Lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity reads 2.5 feet (Secchi depth). Shields Lake has too little recent summer sampling to compare with the Minnesota state average.

Where is Shields Lake?

Shields Lake is located in Rice County, Minnesota. It spans 940 acres with a maximum depth of 42 feet. 17 fish species have been documented in the lake.

Swimming at Shields Lake: Water Readings and Advisories

Shields Lake in Rice County, Minnesota has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.. Water clarity: 2.5 ft visibility. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Key Metrics

Metric	Value
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	2.5 ft
Maximum Depth	42 ft
Location	Rice County, Minnesota

How does Shields Lake compare?

Shields Lake is not rated for water quality — it does not have enough recent summer sampling for a readings, so it is not compared with the Minnesota state average.

Water clarity (Secchi depth) sits at 2.5 feet. That signals heavy algae or sediment, often tied to high phosphorus from runoff.

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