Shoal
A 676-acre lake near Cohasset in Itasca County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (5)
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 102.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1988 | 5.75 | - | 0.30 lbs |
| Jul 6, 1988 | 102.50 | - | 0.43 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Black Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1988 | 6.00 | - | 0.16 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 25.4 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1988 | 55.00 | - | 0.16 lbs |
| Jul 6, 1988 | 25.38 | - | 0.16 lbs |
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1988 | 8.00 | - | 1.14 lbs |
| Jul 6, 1988 | 0.12 | - | 1.20 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 14.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1988 | 14.00 | - | 0.11 lbs |
| Jul 6, 1988 | 16.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 6, 1988THE YELLOW PERCH IS THE MOST ABUNDANT GAME FISH SPECIES IN THIS LAKE AND ARE OF ACCEPTABLE SIZE FOR MOST ANGLERS. THE LARGE SIZE OF CAPTURED PERCH IND…
THE YELLOW PERCH IS THE MOST ABUNDANT GAME FISH SPECIES IN THIS LAKE AND ARE OF ACCEPTABLE SIZE FOR MOST ANGLERS. THE LARGE SIZE OF CAPTURED PERCH INDICATE THE LAKE HASN'T HAD A SEVERE WINTERKILL IN THE PAST 3 TO 4 YEARS. BULLHEADS AND WHITE SUCKERS ARE ALSO PRESENT IN FAIR ABUNDANCE. FATHEADS, GOLDEN SHINERS, BLACKNOSE DACE, AND FINESCALE DACE ARE VERY ABUNDANT IN THE LAKE AS INDICATED BY SHORELINE SEINING AND VISUAL OBSER- VATIONS. THE SPECIES PRESENT IN THIS LAKE INDICATE THAT FREQUENT WINTERKILLS DO OCCUR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Shoal?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch in Shoal. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Shoal?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Shoal. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Shoal?
Shoal has a maximum depth of 7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Shoal last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Shoal is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Shoal have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Shoal in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 675.85 acres
- Max Depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.63 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed