Shields
Washington County, Minnesota — DOW #82016200
90 Surveys
Special Regulations for Shields
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five.
29.58
Acres
27 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
6
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Shields. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.47 lb | 6 |
| 2013-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 3.20 lb | 4 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 12.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.93 lb | 25 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 | — | 3.29 lb | 12 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.55 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 19.5 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.36 lb | 39 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 | — | 1.33 lb | 25 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 4.74 lb | 8 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 | — | 4.18 lb | 14 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.60 lb | 17 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.84 lb | 2 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.19 lb | 4 |
| 1995-09-20 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.23 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.18 lb | 16 |
| 2013-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.29 lb | 48 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.17 lb | 8 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.30 lb | 3 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard electrofishing | 1.8 | — | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.44 lb | 29 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 54.5 (above normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.21 lb | 109 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.24 lb | 29 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 21.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 42 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.02 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.01 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 67.5 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.34 lb | 135 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 36.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.32 lb | 180 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 175.0 (above normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.13 lb | 350 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 9.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.17 lb | 46 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.17 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.24 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.01 lb | 1 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.33 lb | 11 |
| 1995-09-20 | Special trap nets | 8.0 | — | 0.02 lb | 24 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 8.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.02 lb | 26 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 34.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.25 lb | 206 |
| 2013-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 27 |
| 2021-04-27 | Special trap nets | 25.6 | — | 0.20 lb | 230 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 7.6 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.24 lb | 38 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | — | 1 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 8.2 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.28 lb | 74 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard electrofishing | 1.8 | — | 0.83 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 48.5 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.13 lb | 194 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 17.0 | — | 0.25 lb | 17 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 10.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.19 lb | 43 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 65.5 | — | 0.19 lb | 131 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.94 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.84 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard electrofishing | 7.3 | — | 1.03 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.23 lb | 4 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.82 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.87 lb | 1 |
| 1995-09-20 | Special trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 13 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.69 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.43 lb | 9 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.09 lb | 7 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.23 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.08 lb | 6 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.02 lb | 3 |
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 5.50 lb | 1 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.91 lb | 8 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.94 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 5.17 lb | 4 |
| 1995-09-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 4.07 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 | — | 0.21 lb | 8 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 0.27 lb | 5 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.35 lb | 17 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.58 lb | 1 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 8.67 lb | 3 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.05 lb | 4 |
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
| 2018-07-23 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 7.34 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.04 lb | 26 |
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.94 lb | 2 |
| 2007-07-09 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 5.73 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
BackWoods Bear Bait
Forest Lake, MN
★ 5Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Boating Center
Woodbury, MN
★ 3.8Bayport Custom Rods
Bayport, MN
★ 5Big Marine Lake Store
Marine on St Croix, MN
★ 4.2BK Outdoors llc
Cottage Grove, MN
★ 5Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle
Oakdale, MN
★ 4.5Cabela's
Woodbury, MN
★ 4.2DICK'S Sporting Goods
Woodbury, MN
★ 3.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Shields
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Shields. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Shields
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Plan Your Trip to Shields
- Weather forecast for Shields — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.2529°N, 92.9453°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.