Location:
Shields Lake is located 1 mile south of Forest Lake in the City of Forest Lake.Species Present:
Walleye: low abundance.Northern Pike:average abundance, average size.
Largemouth Bass: low abundance, average size.
Bluegill: average abundance, average size.
Crappie: average abundance, average size.
Boat Access:
Access to this lake is limited to carry-in boats. The city owned access is located at the northeast corner of the lake off Imperial Ave., south of highway 97.Shore Angling:
Shore angling is limited to the city-owned property at the northeast corner of the lake. A fishing pier is located at this site.Special Regulation:
This lake has a special regulation of a 5-fish daily limit for Sunfish.Management Plans:
- Monitor winter oxygen levels as needed, with operation of aeration system by city when necessary.
- Continue operation of fish barrier on the outlet by the local watershed district.