Shields Lake

Shields Lake

Size
933ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Shields Lake
White bass
White bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Crappie
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Shields Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
75°Feels like 75°
High Temperature87°
Low Temperature68°
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Sunset
6:38 PM
Wind Direction
13 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.75 inHg
Stable
Sunny
SaturdaySa
87° / 68°
Mostly Sunny
SundaySu
86° / 63°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
MondayMo
75° / 51°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
63° / 47°
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Showers
WednesdayWe
63° / 48°
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Showers
ThursdayTh
61° / 47°

Moon Phase

new moon
October 10, 2026
0% Illumination
new moon
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 7:27 AM
Moon Set 6:19 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 12:59 PM
Underfoot 12:36 AM
new moon
SaturdaySa10/10
waxing crescent
SundaySu10/11
waxing crescent
MondayMo10/12
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu10/13
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe10/14
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh10/15
waxing crescent
FridayFr10/16
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Top Fish Species

White bass
White bass
12-19 in
Length Range
16 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths