Shipman Lake
Becker County, Minnesota61 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Minnesota PCA for this lake.
- 55 ft max depth
- Public access
Shipman Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 54.9 ft. Surface area: 61 acres.
Shipman Lake is a 61-acre lake in Becker County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 55 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Shipman Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water54.9 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Shipman Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota DNR and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Shipman Lake
These are the measurements Minnesota PCA publishes for Shipman Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
54.9 ft
Surface area
61 acres
Shoreline
2.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Minnesota PCA
The depth above comes from a bathymetric survey of this lake, not from a regional estimate.
Recreation & Access
- Shipman LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Shipman Lake
Where is Shipman Lake?
- Shipman Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Its water-quality measurements are published by Minnesota PCA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Shipman Lake?
- Shipman Lake in Becker County, Minnesota has water-quality measurements published by Minnesota PCA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 54.9 ft. Surface area: 61 acres.
Is Shipman Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Shipman Lake?
- Shipman Lake has a maximum depth of 54.9 feet. The lake covers 61 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Shipman Lake?
- Shipman Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Shipman Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Shipman Lake?
- Shipman Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Minnesota's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Shipman Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory