Minnesota · DNR survey data
Ed Shave Lake
Ed Shave Lake covers 91 acres in St. Louis County, running to 17 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2023One of the best around18.7per gill net14"Typical23"Biggest
Lengths measured · 167 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 167 fish
2021Lengths measured · 111 fish
2016Lengths measured · 81 fish
2010Lengths measured · 115 fish
2004Smallmouth bassPresent0.7per gill net11"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 11 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 11 fish
2021Lengths measured · 10 fish
2016Lengths measured · 19 fish
2010No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,783 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,398 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 1,240 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Ed Shave Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Ed Shave Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Ed Shave Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Agassa Lake · 72 ac · 1.4 mi
- North Hegman Lake · 70 ac · 2.5 mi
- Big Lake · 1,904 ac · 2.5 mi
- Hopkins Lake · 18 ac · 2.7 mi
- South Hegman Lake · 118 ac · 2.9 mi
- Erickson Lake · 97 ac · 3 mi
- Holy Lake · 70 ac · 3.2 mi
- Regenbogen Lake · 11 ac · 3.6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Ed Shave Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Ed Shave Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Ed Shave Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch.
Does Ed Shave Lake have a public access?
Yes. Ed Shave Lake has one public access site: Ed Shave Lake (trailer launch).
Is Ed Shave Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2023; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Ed Shave Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Ed Shave Lake in 2021, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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