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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipman Lake, MN
- How big is Shipman Lake?
- How deep is Shipman Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Shipman Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Shipman Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Shipman Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Shipman Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Shipman Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Shipman Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Shipman Lake?
How big is Shipman Lake?
How deep is Shipman Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Shipman Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish.
What are the closest cities to Shipman Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Shipman Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Shipman Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Shipman Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Shipman Lake is located in eastern Becker County, six miles southeast of Osage. Shipman has a surface area of 56 acres and a maximum depth of 55 feet. There is a county-owned public access located on the east end of the lake. Shipman has limited shallow water habitat, dropping off quickly into deep water from the shoreline. This limited amount of shallow water habitat along with stratification of the water column limits the productivity of the lake. While Shipman has a maximum depth of 55 feet, the lake stratifies and low oxygen is found below 18.0 feet of water during the summer months. Due to its small size and low productivity, Shipman is very susceptible to over-harvest. Anglers must practice harvest or catch and release if they want to maintain or improve the fishery in Shipman. Shipman provides fishing opportunities for northern pike and panfish.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical and chemical characteristics. Shipman is in lake class 28. Other area lakes in this same classification include Dinner, Gilmore, and Indian.
Northern pike abundance (4.5 pike/gillnet) was within the range "typical" for this lake class and similar to the previous survey in 2000. Sampled northern pike had an average length and weight of 19.6 inches and 1.8 pounds, with pike measured up to 30.7 inches. The panfish fishery in Shipman is limited primarily to black crappie. Moderate numbers of black crappie were sampled, similar to past surveys. Anglers will find good numbers of black crappie in the 9-11 inch size range. Shipman supports good numbers of bluegill and pumpkinseed; however, fish run small with few over 7.0 inches in length. Bluegill growth is slow in Shipman. Largemouth bass have been sampled in past surveys in low numbers.
Other species sampled include moderate numbers of yellow perch and yellow bullhead. Brown bullhead and bowfin (dogfish) were sampled in low numbers.
What is the average air temp for Shipman Lake?
Are there any state parks near Shipman Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Shipman Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Blueberry Lake | 1.2 mi | 88 | 47 ft |
| Little Lake | 1.4 mi | 13 | 21 ft |
| Little Long Lake | 2.2 mi | 12 | 28 ft |
| Brush Lake | 2.9 mi | 80 | 17 ft |
| Section 10 Lake | 6.5 mi | 14 | 42 ft |
| Straight Lake | 6.6 mi | 471 | 63 ft |
| Lord Lake | 6.7 mi | 62 | 32 ft |
| Moran Lake | 7.1 mi | 101 | 15 ft |
| Blueberry Lake | 7.7 mi | 533 | 15 ft |
| Hinds Lake | 7.9 mi | 305 | 36 ft |
