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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed Shave Lake, MN
- How big is Ed Shave Lake?
- How deep is Ed Shave Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Ed Shave Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Ed Shave Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Ed Shave Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Ed Shave Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Ed Shave Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Ed Shave Lake?
How big is Ed Shave Lake?
How deep is Ed Shave Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Ed Shave Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Ed Shave Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Ed Shave Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Ed Shave Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Ed Shave Lake is located approximately 12 miles NW of Ely in the Superior National Forest. There is a concrete boat ramp located on the W side of the lake off the Echo Trail (CR116) for public access. There are no campsites for overnight use on this lake.
Walleye were the most common fish species sampled in 2016. Smallmouth bass, yellow perch and white sucker were also sampled. Walleye fingerlings are currently stocked once every third year in Ed Shave Lake.
Walleye numbers in 2016 (8.3/gill net) were lower than the historic average (10.8/gill net) on this lake. The average walleye sampled was 12.5 inches long and about 3 years old. Eighty-eight percent of the walleye sampled from the gill nets were 1 to 3 years old and only 12% were from years where fingerlings were stocked. The largest walleye sampled in 2016 came from a trap net and was 23.4 inches long.
Smallmouth bass numbers in 2016 were slightly below both the historic average and the average compared to other similar lakes in the area. The average smallmouth sampled in the gill nets was 16 inches long and about 8 years old. The largest smallmouth was 16.9 inches long. Smallmouth bass were first sampled in Ed Shave Lake during the 2010 lake survey.
What is the average air temp for Ed Shave Lake?
Are there any state parks near Ed Shave 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 Ed Shave Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Agassa Lake | 1.4 mi | 72 | 9 ft |
| North Hegman Lake | 2.3 mi | 70 | 30 ft |
| Big Lake | 2.6 mi | 1,904 | 22 ft |
| Hopkins Lake | 2.7 mi | 18 | 11 ft |
| Angleworm Lake | 2.8 mi | 144 | 11 ft |
| South Hegman Lake | 2.9 mi | 118 | 55 ft |
| Erickson Lake | 3.0 mi | 97 | 0 ft |
| Holy Lake | 3.3 mi | 70 | 13 ft |
| Regenbogen Lake | 3.6 mi | 11 | 34 ft |
| First Lake | 3.8 mi | 16 | 30 ft |
