Shell Lake

Washburn County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)2,513
Maximum Depth (ft)36
Mean Depth (ft)23
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition70% sand, 20% gravel, 5% rock, 5% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinSEEPAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.73400° N, 91.89960° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2496300

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Smallmouth BassAbundant
WalleyeAbundant
MuskyCommon
PanfishCommon
Largemouth BassPresent
Northern PikePresent

Boat Landings

5 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public
Boat Landing 3Public
Boat Landing 4Public
Boat Landing 5Public

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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