Shoepack
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38002300
14 Surveys
49.21
Acres
11 ft
Max Depth
4
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Shoepack. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 5.02 lb | 5 |
| 1985-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 1.62 lb | 17 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (above normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 2.03 lb | 38 |
| 2025-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 9.0 | 4.42 lb | 8 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.23 lb | 14 |
| 1985-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 23.0 (above normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.16 lb | 46 |
| 2005-07-18 | Minnow traps | 0.8 | — | — | 5 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2025-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 3.3 – 18.3 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-08-24 | Standard gill nets | 18.5 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.30 lb | 37 |
| 1985-07-08 | Standard gill nets | 20.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.14 lb | 40 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 12.7 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 1.49 lb | 38 |
| 2025-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 13.0 (normal) | 5.3 – 22.1 | 0.73 lb | 26 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.03 lb | 2 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Shoepack
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Shoepack.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Shoepack. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Shoepack
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Shoepack
- Weather forecast for Shoepack — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.6001°N, 91.1196°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- 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.