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Shell Lake
Washburn County, Wisconsin · WBIC 2496300
2,513Acres
36ftMax depth
5Launches
Depth in feet
✕ Deepest spot, 36 ftTraced from the DNR survey map. Not for navigation.
Best fishing times All fish
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, rules, survey map), National Weather Service. Sun and moon computed for the lake. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Lake Sheet is not affiliated with the DNR.
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Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-07
| Fish | Rule | |
|---|---|---|
 Walleye | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3/day | Open |
 Musky | 40" min · 1/day | Open |
 Northern pike | No size limit · 5/day | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · 5/day | Open |
 Panfish | No size limit · 25/day | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What Shell is best for out of 10
Walleye8.9Smallmouth8.3Musky7.8Bluegill6.8
Perch6.8
Crappie6.8
Largemouth4.3Northern pike4.3Trip log Date ____ / ____ Water temp ____°F Wind ______
| Time | Spot / depth | Bait | Fish | Length | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Measure it Print at 100% and this ruler is true to size
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Caught one? Post it.
Scan with your phone camera to open the Shell board. Post your catch and the water temp. Your spot stays hidden unless you choose to share it.
lakesheet.com/lakes/washburn/shell-lake-2496300/Clean, drain, dry4 invasive species here. Remove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of muskies. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Shell Lake, Washburn County" and the nearest launch (Access Nr Lakedrive Spur And Lake Dr).
Fishing more than one day?The Shell Lake Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
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