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Shell Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 8 documented fish species: bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.

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Game Fish & Panfish in Shell Lake

Shell Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 15 feet across 493 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity9 ft
Maximum Depth15 ft
Surface Area493 acres
Public AccessNo
Species Count8

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