Shallow Lake
About Shallow Lake
Shallow Lake is a 539-acre lake near Warba in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 85 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 14 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around May 3, based on 8 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Shallow Lake
- 539 acres, up to 85 feet deep, near Warba
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 14 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 539 acres
- Max depth
- 85 ft
- Shoreline
- 5.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 14 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 268 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- May 3
- Years of record
- 8
- Earliest
- April 12, 2015
- Latest
- May 20, 2007
- Most recent
- May 6, 2022
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shallow Lake?
Shallow Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Warba. It covers 539 acres and reaches 85 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Shallow Lake?
Shallow Lake covers 539 acres with about 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 85 feet.
What fish can you catch at Shallow Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Shallow Lake?
Yes. Shallow Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Shallow Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Shallow Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Shallow Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Shallow Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Shallow Lake?
The median ice-out date is May 3, from 8 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 12, 2015 and the latest is May 20, 2007.