Does Shields Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Shields Lake alongside 16 other species.

Is Shields Lake good for fishing?

Shields Lake has 17 documented fish species and has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Shields Lake?

Shields Lake in Rice County, Minnesota has 17 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white bass, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.

All Documented Species

bigmouth buffalo black bullhead black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead common carp freshwater drum green sunfish hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike pumpkinseed walleye white bass yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Shields Lake

Shields Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 42 feet across 940 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	2.5 ft
Maximum Depth	42 ft
Surface Area	940 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	17

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