Little Shoepack Lake

Little Shoepack Lake pulls a D on the LakeGrade rubric — phosphorus loading and limited clarity hold it below the Minnesota average.

At a TSI of 51, Little Shoepack Lake reads as eutrophic — nutrient-rich enough that summer algal growth and reduced clarity are expected, not unusual. Little Shoepack Lake reaches 25 ft at its deepest point — typical for Minnesota mid-sized lakes, with seasonal stratification but limited cold-water refuge. At 51 acres, Little Shoepack Lake sits below the Minnesota median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Little Shoepack Lake ranks 144 of 187 in St. Louis County — at the lower end of the locally monitored distribution.

No invasive species are currently listed at Little Shoepack Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. Little Shoepack Lake's fishery is anchored by muskellunge, with 3 documented species in total — a destination water for muskie anglers. No formal public access is documented at Little Shoepack Lake — most use is by shoreline residents and their guests. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.