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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipman Bass Lake, MN
- How big is Shipman Bass Lake?
- How deep is Shipman Bass Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Shipman Bass Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Shipman Bass Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Shipman Bass Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Shipman Bass Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Shipman Bass Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Shipman Bass Lake?
How big is Shipman Bass Lake?
How deep is Shipman Bass Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Shipman Bass Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Green Sunfish, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Shipman Bass Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Shipman Bass Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Shipman Bass Lake is a 37-acre lake with a maximum depth of 34 feet located approximately seven miles northwest of Ely in northeastern St. Louis County. Access to the lake is off the Dead River with a 1/4 mile portage to the lake. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different types based on physical and chemical characteristics. Shipman Bass Lake is in lake class 10. Other area lakes in the same lake class include Astrid, East Twin, Fenske, and Maude Lakes. Lakes in this lake class are small, have soft, clear water, and are moderately deep.
Shipman Bass Lake is entirely within the Superior National Forest. The lake watershed size is 823 acres giving it a watershed to lake ratio of 24.9:1. The watershed is 47% forested, 32% marsh, and 21% bog with no development either on the lake or in the watershed. An aquatic vegetation survey on the lake identified 26 aquatic plants with no species being rated as abundant. Approximately 1% of the lake surface is covered with emergent plants.
In 2011, a total of 63 fish were captured and the catch comprised six species. Only nine fish were caught in gill nets. The lengths of the three northern pike sampled were 19.8, 20.6, and 23.2 inches. Minnow traps were used to sample near-shore young-of-the-year species. Bluegill made up 65% (n=35) of the trap catch followed by yellow perch at 22% (n=12). A green sunfish and tadpole madtom were also caught. Largemouth bass and yellow perch young-of-the-year were captured.
What is the average air temp for Shipman Bass Lake?
Are there any state parks near Shipman Bass 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 Bass Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| West Twin Lake | 0.7 mi | 80 | 22 ft |
| Chant Lake | 0.8 mi | 16 | 37 ft |
| Burntside Lake | 1.3 mi | 7,314 | 126 ft |
| East Twin Lake | 1.5 mi | 123 | 22 ft |
| Hanson Lake | 1.5 mi | 19 | 65 ft |
| Minister Lake | 2.0 mi | 56 | 16 ft |
| Everett Lake | 2.4 mi | 113 | 15 ft |
| Fenske Lake | 3.3 mi | 108 | 43 ft |
| Little Long Lake | 3.4 mi | 322 | 45 ft |
| Ole Lake | 3.5 mi | 56 | 19 ft |
