Shell Lake
Shell Lake is a medium sized (1758 acre) lake located partially within Echo Bay and 90km NE of North Battleford.
Big Shell Recreation Site is adjacent to Shell Lake.
The lake was officially named on 1956-10-04.
This lake has been personally visited by myself, Matthew Siemens.
![Northern Pike Northern Pike](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/northern-pike.jpg?height=40)
![Yellow Perch Yellow Perch](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/yellow-perch.jpg?height=40)
![Walleye Walleye](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/walleye.jpg?height=40)
![Burbot Burbot](https://ctrozsxoaa.cloudimg.io/images.sasklakes.ca/fish/burbot.jpg?height=40)
Is this not the Shell Lake you are looking for? There are 2 Shell Lakes in Saskatchewan.
Details
Fishing Zone: | Southern Zone |
Park: | Big Shell Recreation Site |
Communities: | Big Shell,Echo Bay |
Location: | 53.212074801093664, -107.15312029759602 |
Shore Length: | 23km |
Surface Area: | 1758 acres |
Max Depth: | 15.1 m (50 ft) |
Discussion and Ratings
Directions to Shell Lake
Accessible from Highway 12.
Get directions to a specific location:
Events
I don't know of any events at this time.
Map
Explore Shell Lake with our interactive map.
Big Shell Recreation Site
Big Shell Recreation Site is located at Shell Lake.
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/905/big-shell-recreation-site
Fishing at Shell Lake
Shell Lake is in the southern fishing zone.
What fish are in Shell Lake
Burbot, Northern Pike, Walleye, White Sucker and Yellow Perch can be found in Shell Lake.
Learn all about fishing in Saskatchewan here.Fishing Season
Fishing season on Shell Lake is open from May 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Fishing Limits for Shell Lake
Species | Limit |
Burbot | Limit 8 |
Northern Pike | Limit 5, only one may exceed 75 cm |
Yellow Perch | Limit 25 |
Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye | Limit 4, only one may exceed 55 cm |
Disclaimer
Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.
Boating at Shell Lake
There are 2 boat launches/marinas at Shell Lake.
Camping at Shell Lake
I don't have any campgrounds reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
Beaches at Shell Lake
I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!
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![Beach at Big Shell. Beach at Big Shell.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/I0Wu-3Rqrykv3B80TMbqYev-pa9kShZhCKgDP97Wn1M/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-69bdd463c2ee1cf49f348f1e15b77c15.jpg)
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![Sign off highway. Sign off highway.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/GoVqCbQzfedWGyvVFfg5bf1x99jZYPusWnE4PQzC_M8/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-648ed384cf00eb5e2c45d001e40b2d0c.jpg)
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![Gravel leading to launch. Gravel leading to launch.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/P-3FQ0gXXnsD2aA119TPbirKox46zJux3pOJKQxeOCE/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-03d1af4529e9e42ef354af692b915056.jpg)
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![Outhouse at the launch. Outhouse at the launch.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/-XC4jxNUX-CLQAF5DOEy51tI9p2UuKCKEkC1_6ZEJoI/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-be18a48ad7a3e9972e0c2825a0a21527.jpg)
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![View from boat launch dock. View from boat launch dock.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/esXeH9_BA8EphJfPfZ6KtK4JGyV3n1iRfiMXm5hH8U4/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-01fb6ddd8a22bf40f9d540e3862dd9e7.jpg)
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![My truck at the launch. My truck at the launch.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/CZ4SJBWbIKn_eIw_AHNcmI0lVh_SZ8QnRhklxBNP10Q/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-40eaeb6fd4748df6f6f84cfb05a18e9e.jpg)
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![View of the lake from end of dock. View of the lake from end of dock.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/RFZLuAU3fwXpeHrbWLYkvm5z511IZygsAsb8DUUJ-WY/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-b6186cb61d23cd9909eca68b6922da9f.jpg)
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![Cement launch and dock. Cement launch and dock.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/MqiJpgF_Bi08birSmD7u8lt6XSKVKKoxHNRNWW_mD9w/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-ac9e2c76b68ae8a69dcb36f5606068ed.jpg)
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![Fish cleaning station at launch. Fish cleaning station at launch.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/1PpnGgrFnZF8fZGLCSqhoUWeEFwJt4gqR_ghiK22Xwg/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-e90e2ef9a518d83036fbec7044f14e62.jpg)
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![Fees for the rec. site. Fees for the rec. site.](https://resizer.sasklakes.ca/UKIi8wVyw-YeE7E8SZQO8cGSt9g4ZQfrdz4eP4FF5hM/q:90/s::200/plain/https://explorer.sasklakes.ca/uploads/1-big-shell-lake-6e6def67530c8b3e258a05f7f58f66c5.jpg)
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Shell Lake
Big Shell Recreation Site
Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/listings/905/big-shell-recreation-site
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