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Beautiful Shell Lake

~ Sailing on Shell Lake ~

 

Shell Lake, the lake, is probably the City's most noted attraction. 

The 2,580 acre lake has a reputation as being one of the cleanest, finest lakes to be found anywhere.  It is a wonderful lake for fishing, sailing, boating, or swimming.  In addition to Shell Lake, 42 acre Round Lake is also within the City's limits. 

The headwaters for Sawyer Creek, a Class A trout stream, are also located within the City.

 

•Boat Landings - The primary boat landing is located near downtown adjacent to the municipal campground.  It is paved and has plenty of paved parking for vehicles and trailers.  There is a dock which boats may be launched or recovered from either side - mooring your boat is not allowed.  There is, however, no marina or fueling facilities on the lake, so fill your tank before you launch.

•Boat launch fees  - Shell Lake is known as one of the cleanest lakes in northern Wisconsin.  It is also free of invasive plant and animal species, such as Eurasian water milfoil and zebra mussels. To help keep it this way, the city  performs boat inspections prior to boats being launched at the Main Landing.  To help defray the cost of these inspections, a new Boat Launch Fee has been introduced.  The fees are $5 per day, or $20 per season (2009).  A boat launched in the spring and left in all season would only pay for a single launch.  See Shell Lake Boat Landing FAQ's for more information.

There are two other non-paved boat landing without docks on the lake - one in the South Bay on South Lake Drive near the intersection of Hwy 63 and County Hwy D.  The other is located on the north side of the lake off North Lake Drive.  Several public walk-in accesses are also available.  Please note that trailered boats may not be launched at any landing other than the Main Landing near the campground!

 

 

•Sailing - There are several sailboat regattas held on the lake each summer under direction of the Shell Lake Sailing Club.  So you don't want to race - that's fine, Shell lake is a great place to sail anytime during the summer.  The Sailing Club's web site is http://shelllakesailingclub.org:80/ .

 

 

•Fishing - The lake is known for its abundant walleye, but you will also find Muskie, Northern Pike, Large and Small Mouth Bass, and Pan Fish.  Round Lake, which has a single non-paved public access, has Walleye, Largemouth Bass and Pan Fish.

 

 

 

 

•Public Beach - The City operates a municipal beach near the foot of Main Street in Memorial Park.  The beach includes a dock and swimming rafts, and is staffed with life guards during the summer months.  Located near the swimming area is new (2004) playground equipment.  See the picture below showing the beach and playground equipment.  Swimming lessons are available - please call City Hall at (715) 468-7679 for more information.

 

•Memorial Park - In addition to the beach and playground, Memorial Park is home to a historic log enclosed shelter house with fireplace, along with an open shelter provided by the Lions Club. There is a rental fee to use the enclosed shelter house. There are plenty of picnic tables, benches and cooking grills, and there is drinking water. The park is a great location for your family reunions, parties, weddings, etc. - Call City Hall at (715) 468-7679 for more information or to book the shelter house.  In the picture above, the shelter house is just off to the right, and the Lions shelter is just behind the photographer.

 

•Shell Lake Pavilion -  Located between Memorial Park and the Municipal Campground, the Lakefront Pavilion includes a covered performing arts stage (great for outdoor concerts), modern restrooms, and concession areas.  The building is available to rent for any occasion by calling City Hall at (715) 468-7679.  The restrooms are available for use anytime by users of the beach and Memorial Park.  See the Pavilion Events page for more information about upcoming events at the Pavilion.


 

Shell Lake Lake Data & Information

Click on the following links for more information!

DNR lake map of Shell Lake

•Shell Lake Boat Landing FAQs

Lake levels taken since 1983

Shell Lake ice on/off dates as recorded by the County Clerk

•Shell Lake Floodplain Ordinance

Shell Lake Shoreland Regulations (October 2004)

Shell Lake Shoreland Buffer Mitigation Standards

Lake Level Management Proposal (October 2004)

The Shell Lake to Yellow River Diversion Project permit

Washburn County Lakes and Rivers Association

Wisconsin DNR Lake Information Site

•FEMA's Home Page (National Flood Insurance Program)


 
 

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