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How big is Shagawa Lake?
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What kind of fish can you catch in Shagawa Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Shagawa Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Shagawa Lake is located on the north side of Ely. There are two main accesses, one each on the north and south sides of the lake. The access on the north side is basically a ramp immediately adjacent to Co Rd 88. There is very little parking at this location. The other access on south side consists of two concrete ramps and a decent sized parking lot. This 2,345 acre lake contains one substantial inlet and one outlet. The Burntside River comes in on the west end of the lake and the Shagawa River leaves out the east side of the lake. Shagawa has a maximum depth of 48.0 feet and the water color at the time of the survey was light green.
On July 11, 2022, Shagawa Lake was weakly thermally stratified with a surface temperature of 71 F and a bottom temperature of 60 F. Oxygen levels were adequate for gamefish to a depth of 35.0 feet where the water temperature was 61 F. Shoal-water substrates consist of mostly boulder with some areas gravel and sand.
The overall gillnet catch rate for all fish combined was 72.2 fish/net which was higher than average for the lake. Total yield was 55.4 lbs/net which was average for the lake. Fish species sampled were yellow perch, tullibee, white sucker, walleye, northern pike, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, and black crappie. The overall trapnet catch rate for all fish combined was 18.7 fish/net which was slightly better than average. Total yield was 17.8 lbs/net which was also average for the lake. Smallmouth bass and bluegill were the only additional species sampled in trap nets that weren't also sampled in gill nets.
Sixty-four walleye were sampled in gill nets for a catch rate of 7.1 fish/net which was better than average compared to other similar lakes but the lowest catch rate on Shagawa Lake since 1987. Sizes ranged from 8 to 23 inches with an average of 15 inches. Growth rates were good compared to other lakes in the area with the average walleye reaching 14 inches at age-4. Ages ranged from 2 to 16 years.
The northern pike gillnet catch rate of 2.6 fish/net was above average for Shagawa and better than average when compared to other similar lakes. Lengths ranged from 19 to 34 inches with an average of 24 inches.
The yellow perch gillnet catch rate was 33.9 fish/net which was very good compared to other similar lakes and the highest catch rate on Shagawa since 1999. The average length was just over 6 inches which was the smallest on record for the lake. Max length was nearly 13 inches which was on par with past surveys.
One hundred forty-nine cisco were sampled for a catch rate of 16.6 fish/net. This was the highest catch rate on Shagawa since 1967. Sizes were 8 to 18.5 inches with an average of nearly 11 inches. Sizes were similar to past surveys.
Eight hundred eighty-five rusty crayfish were sampled in the gill nets for a catch rate of 98.3 crayfish/net. This was right at the average for Shagawa.
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