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Lake Shamineau vs Round Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Morrison County, Minnesota, side by side.

Lake Shamineau is the larger of the two at 1,434 acres against 127 for Round Lake. On our rankings, Lake Shamineau comes out ahead for fishing, Lake Shamineau comes out ahead for swimming, Lake Shamineau comes out ahead for boating, Lake Shamineau comes out ahead for paddling, and Lake Shamineau comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureLake ShamineauRound Lake
Lake Score73 / 10064 / 100
Nearest townMotleyRandall
Surface area1,434 acres127 acres
Max depth52 ft20 ft
Shoreline10.3 mi1.6 mi
Water clarity15.6 ft15.2 ft
Public access2 public boat launches (concrete)1 public boat launch (concrete)
Fish species1810
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth BassWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill
StockedYesYes
Special regulationsYesNo
Swim beachYesNo
CampingNoNo
Invasive speciesEurasian watermilfoil, zebra musselNone listed

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Lake Shamineau
  • Swimming
    Lake Shamineau
  • Boating
    Lake Shamineau
  • Paddling
    Lake Shamineau
  • Ice Fishing
    Lake Shamineau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Lake Shamineau or Round Lake?

Lake Shamineau is bigger at 1,434 acres; Round Lake covers 127 acres.

Which is deeper, Lake Shamineau or Round Lake?

Lake Shamineau is deeper, with a maximum depth of 52 feet against 20 feet.

Is Lake Shamineau or Round Lake better for fishing?

Lake Shamineau ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Lake Shamineau lists 18 species and Round Lake lists 10.