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Shell Lake

Minnesota, United States

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Shell Lake fishing reports

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Yellow perch

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6 years ago

Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 2 lb 5 oz

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9 years ago

Black crappie

14 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

Shell Lake is a lake located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch, Largemouth bass, and Black crappie.

Location

47Β°48β€²52.8β€³N 95Β°05β€²4.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shell Lake, MN

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Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 25, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Shell Lake fishing

Shell Lake is a lake located in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47Β°48β€²52.8β€³N 95Β°05β€²4.1β€³W
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