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type: compare
title: "Lake Zumbro vs Shady Lake"
county: "Olmsted"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-zumbro-vs-shady-lake
---

# Lake Zumbro vs Shady Lake

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

| | [Lake Zumbro](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/olmsted-county/lake-zumbro) | [Shady Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/olmsted-county/shady-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 58/100 | 34/100 |
| Nearest town | Oronoco | Oronoco |
| Surface area | 715 acres | 144 acres |
| Max depth | 43 ft | 13 ft |
| Shoreline | 22.8 mi | 9.2 mi |
| Water clarity | 5.3 ft | — |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | Public access on record |
| Fish species | 23 | 0 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass | — |
| Stocked | Yes | No |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | No | Yes |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-zumbro-vs-shady-lake)*