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Shields
Rice County · Near Shieldsville · DOW 66005500
940 ac
Surface Area
42 ft
Max Depth
2.5 ft
Water Clarity
9 mi
Shoreline
2 Public Accesses
This lake has 2 public access points for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
Weather
Fishing Forecast
Depth Map
Highlights
Excellent fishing diversity with Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye all present
Located near Shieldsville in Rice County
Size Distribution
2023 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
Small for speciesLarge for species
26″
39″
18″
18″
12″
9″
10″
Below avgAverageAbove avg
Nearby Lakes
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Shields is a 940-acre lake located in Rice County, Minnesota near Shieldsville. It has a maximum depth of 42 feet. Known for Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Black Crappie. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2023.