Shafer Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near East Gull Lake. DNR lake ID 11032600.
Shafer Lake is a 45-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near East Gull Lake. Summer water clarity averages 10.7 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 11032600 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near East Gull Lake |
| Surface area | 45 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.7 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 10.7 ft.
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
- Shafer Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 7.5 miles north of Pillager on County Rd #1, then east on County # 15 for 1.5 miles, south on forest Rd to Shafer lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Long Lake 2.0 mi, Cass County
- Green Bass Lake 2.2 mi, Cass County
- Dead Horse Lake 2.3 mi, Cass County
- Rock Lake 2.4 mi, Cass County
- Beauty Lake 2.9 mi, Cass County
- Agate Lake 3.0 mi, Cass County
- Gull Lake 3.4 mi, Cass County
- Ruth Lake 4.3 mi, Cass County
Questions about Shafer Lake
How big is Shafer Lake?
Shafer Lake covers about 45 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Shafer Lake?
Summer water clarity on Shafer Lake averages 10.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Shafer Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Shafer 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.
Where is the public boat access on Shafer Lake?
Shafer Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Shafer Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Shafer Lake?
Homes on Shafer 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 Shafer Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Shafer Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 10.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Shafer Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Shafer Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Shafer 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 not on record), 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.