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Shakopee Lake vs Ogechie Lake

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

Shakopee Lake is the larger of the two at 584 acres against 409 for Ogechie Lake. On our rankings, Shakopee Lake comes out ahead for fishing, Ogechie Lake comes out ahead for swimming, Shakopee Lake comes out ahead for boating, Ogechie Lake comes out ahead for camping, Ogechie Lake comes out ahead for paddling, and Shakopee Lake comes out ahead for ice fishing.

MeasureShakopee LakeOgechie Lake
Lake Score54 / 10042 / 100
Nearest townOnamiaVineland
Surface area584 acres409 acres
Max depth15 ft6 ft
Shoreline4.6 mi6.2 mi
Water clarity7.1 ft—
Public access1 public boat launch (concrete)Public access on record
Fish species180
Game fishWalleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie—
StockedYesNo
Special regulationsYesNo
Swim beachNoYes
CampingNoYes
Invasive specieszebra musselzebra mussel

Which lake is better for…

  • Fishing
    Shakopee Lake
  • Swimming
    Ogechie Lake
  • Boating
    Shakopee Lake
  • Camping
    Ogechie Lake
  • Paddling
    Ogechie Lake
  • Ice Fishing
    Shakopee Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Shakopee Lake or Ogechie Lake?

Shakopee Lake is bigger at 584 acres; Ogechie Lake covers 409 acres.

Which is deeper, Shakopee Lake or Ogechie Lake?

Shakopee Lake is deeper, with a maximum depth of 15 feet against 6 feet.

Is Shakopee Lake or Ogechie Lake better for fishing?

Shakopee Lake ranks higher for fishing in this directory, based on game species, lake size, access and stocking. Shakopee Lake lists 18 species and Ogechie Lake lists 0.