Shoal Lake
About Shoal Lake
Shoal Lake is a 676-acre lake near Cohasset in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 7 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.6 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Shoal Lake
- 676 acres, up to 7 feet deep, near Cohasset
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 676 acres
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 663 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Shoal Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shoal Lake?
Shoal Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. It covers 676 acres and reaches 7 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Shoal Lake?
Shoal Lake covers 676 acres with about 4.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Shoal Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Shoal Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Shoal Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Shoal Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Shoal 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.