Egg Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Shovel Lake. DNR lake ID 11000500.
Egg Lake is a 12.3-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Shovel Lake. Its deepest point reaches 8 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11000500 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Shovel Lake |
| Surface area | 12.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 8 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Fishing on Egg Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1988 (38 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 6.5 | 2.8 to 10.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 30.0 | 2.5 to 23.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 1.5 | 0.5 to 5.2 |
| Black crappie | gill | 18.0 | 1.5 to 7.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 4.25 | 1.9 to 13.0 |
| Bluegill | gill | 9.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 76.75 | 3.1 to 24.9 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.0 | 0.9 to 4.3 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 4.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 4.0 | 0.8 to 7.2 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Windy Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Little McKinney Lake 3.9 mi, Aitkin County
- McKinney Lake 4.3 mi, Aitkin County
- Little Thunder Lake 4.6 mi, Cass County
- Otter Lake 4.9 mi, Aitkin County
- Michaud Lake 5.4 mi, Cass County
- Edna Lake 5.4 mi, Aitkin County
- Bass Lake 6.2 mi, Aitkin County
Questions about Egg Lake
How deep is Egg Lake?
Egg Lake reaches a maximum depth of 8 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Egg Lake?
Egg Lake covers about 12.3 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
Does Egg Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Egg Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Egg Lake?
Homes on Egg Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Egg Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Egg Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Egg Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Egg Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Egg Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1988), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.