Shoko
A 45-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County — best known for walleye and bass. Last surveyed 2001.
Fish Species (6)
Walleye
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2001
Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.7 per gill net · typical 1–7.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | 3.67 | 15.5" | 1.38 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1990 | 4.67 | - | 1.40 lbs |
Smallmouth Bass
Large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2001
Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 1–4.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | 0.33 | 14.0" | 1.98 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2001
Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | 2.00 | 6.5" | 0.17 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1990 | 1.33 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Aug 1, 1974 | 1.67 | - | 0.04 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · small fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2001
Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 2.3–5.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | 4.00 | 16.7" | 1.20 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1990 | 3.67 | - | 1.91 lbs |
| Aug 1, 1974 | 3.33 | - | 1.60 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2001
Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | 1.33 | 3.3" | 0.04 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1990 | 0.67 | - | 0.19 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 2001
Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net · typical 1.7–12.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | 3.33 | 14.1" | 1.66 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1990 | 6.33 | - | 2.32 lbs |
| Aug 1, 1974 | 9.67 | - | 2.28 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 2, 2001The walleye catch in 2001 was about average for a lake of this type, and was similar to the catch observed in 1990. Most of the walleye taken were thr…
The walleye catch in 2001 was about average for a lake of this type, and was similar to the catch observed in 1990. Most of the walleye taken were three years of age, and could have been produced by stocking. Fish from unstocked years were also taken, but no other year class, stocked or unstocked, appeared to have been strong. Walleye growth rates had been average for the area.The northern pike catch was also about average, and it was similar to past catches in this lake. However, northern pike collected were unusually small for a lake of this class, apparently due to a lack of fish more than three years of age. Northern pike growth rates had been fairly fast by area standards.Forage was provided by white sucker and yellow perch. Catches for both species were within the normal range for lakes of this class in 2001. Most of the white sucker collected were too large to serve as forage for any but the largest of the northern pike found. There was no evidence to suggest that the introduction of walleye in this lake had reduced yellow perch abundance.A few pumpkinseed sunfish were taken in 2001, but they were too small to have been of interest to anglers. The largest taken was 4.0 inches in length. A single smallmouth bass was also collected - the first time that species was found in this lake. Their abundance is unknown, since gill nets do not do a good job of sampling smallmouth bass.
July 30, 1990INTRODUCTORY STOCKINGS IN 1985 THROUGH 1987 SUCCEEDED IN ESTABLISHING FAIR NUMBERS OF WAE IN SHOKO LAKE. WAE GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY. NO NA…
INTRODUCTORY STOCKINGS IN 1985 THROUGH 1987 SUCCEEDED IN ESTABLISHING FAIR NUMBERS OF WAE IN SHOKO LAKE. WAE GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY. NO NATURAL REPRODUCTION WAS EVIDENT; HOWEVER, WAE WERE PROBABLY JUST REACHING SEXUAL MATURITY. NOP ABUNDANCE WAS GOOD, BUT MOST OF THE FISH WERE SMALL; NO NOP OVER 22 IN WERE COLLECTED. SEVERAL YEAR CLASSES WERE PRESENT AND GROWTH WAS AVERAGE FOR COOK COUNTY. FORAGE IN SHOKO LAKE APPEARS TO BE LIMITED. ONLY A FEW SMALL YEP WERE COLLECTED AND MOST OF THE WTS WERE TOO LARGE TO PROVIDE GOOD FORAGE.
August 1, 1974Shoko Lake has a small population of small N Pike and a large population of Suckers. Perch appear to be low in number.
Shoko Lake has a small population of small N Pike and a large population of Suckers. Perch appear to be low in number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Shoko?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike in Shoko. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Shoko?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Shoko. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Shoko?
Shoko has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Shoko last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Shoko is from 2001. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Shoko have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Shoko in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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View allLake Details
- Surface Area
- 45.22 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.63 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed