Shaffer Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Breezy Point. DNR lake ID 18034800.
Shaffer Lake is a 117-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Breezy Point. Its deepest point reaches 6 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 4.1 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 | 18034800 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Breezy Point |
| Surface area | 117 acres |
| Maximum depth | 6 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 4.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 4.1 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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Lynch Lake 0.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Ossawinnamakee Lake 1.6 mi, Crow Wing County
- Strawberry Lake 2.2 mi, Crow Wing County
- Clear Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Kimball Lake 2.8 mi, Crow Wing County
- Grass Lake 3.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Duck Lake 3.1 mi, Crow Wing County
- Fawn Lake 3.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Shaffer Lake
How deep is Shaffer Lake?
Shaffer Lake reaches a maximum depth of 6 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Shaffer Lake?
Shaffer Lake covers about 117 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Shaffer Lake?
Summer water clarity on Shaffer Lake averages 4.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Shaffer Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Shaffer 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 Shaffer Lake?
Homes on Shaffer 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 Shaffer Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Shaffer Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 4.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Shaffer Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Shaffer Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Shaffer Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing 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.