Shoe Pack Lake
About Shoe Pack Lake
Shoe Pack Lake is a 42-acre lake near Side Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 22 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the US Forest Service.
Plan Your Visit to Shoe Pack Lake
- 42 acres, up to 22 feet deep, near Side Lake
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the US Forest Service
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 42 acres
- Max depth
- 22 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.4 mi
- Water clarity
- 5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 23 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 (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2015
- 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.
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Island Lake
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Perch Lake
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Side Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shoe Pack Lake?
Shoe Pack Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Side Lake. It covers 42 acres and reaches 22 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Shoe Pack Lake?
Shoe Pack Lake covers 42 acres with about 1.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 22 feet.
What fish can you catch at Shoe Pack Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, 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 Shoe Pack Lake?
Yes. Shoe Pack Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the US Forest Service. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Shoe Pack Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Shoe Pack 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 Shoe Pack Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Shoe Pack Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.