Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Shagawa Lake
Shagawa Lake covers 2.3K acres in St. Louis County and carries a water-quality grade of B (Good). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Open water runs roughly Apr 28 to Nov 19, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Shagawa Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Shagawa Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Shagawa Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 8.9 ft of visibility.
About Shagawa Lake
Fish: black crappie, bluegill, cisco species, muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Shagawa Lake a short drive away.
- Bear Head Lake State Park · State Park12.3 mi
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park · State Park17.9 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Shagawa Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Bear Head Lake State Park is about 12.3 miles away for campground options.
Shagawa Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of B (Good). Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Open water runs roughly Apr 28 to Nov 19, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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