Schelins Lake
About Schelins Lake
Schelins Lake is a 161-acre lake near Independence (St. Louis) in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 23 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1998.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Schelins Lake
- 161 acres, up to 23 feet deep, near Independence (St. Louis)
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 161 acres
- Max depth
- 23 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 146 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
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1998
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Schelins Lake?
Schelins Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Independence (St. Louis). It covers 161 acres and reaches 23 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Schelins Lake?
Schelins Lake covers 161 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 23 feet.
What fish can you catch at Schelins Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Schelins Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Schelins Lake.
Can you swim at Schelins Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Schelins 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 Schelins Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Schelins Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.