Shingobee Lake
Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Akeley. DNR lake ID 29004300.
Shingobee Lake is a 171.9-acre lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Akeley. Its deepest point reaches 40 ft, and about 25% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 12.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 29004300 |
|---|---|
| County | Hubbard County, near Akeley |
| Surface area | 171.9 acres |
| Maximum depth | 40 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 25% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 12.9 ft through 2018 |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| 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 2018: clarity 12.9 ft. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Shingobee Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Shingobee Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1989 (37 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 | 5.25 | 3.5 to 10.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.22 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 101.5 | 3.4 to 43.6 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 3.78 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.75 | 0.6 to 3.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 0.89 | 0.7 to 3.4 |
| Bluegill | gill | 7.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 36.44 | 6.1 to 46.6 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 2.5 | 0.3 to 1.7 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.89 | 0.3 to 1.3 |
| Tullibee (cisco) | gill | 2.0 | 0.5 to 4.8 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.75 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 7.11 | 2.0 to 8.5 |
| Rock bass | gill | 1.5 | 0.3 to 1.9 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.78 | 0.5 to 1.8 |
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
- Eleventh Crow Wing Lake 1.8 mi, Hubbard County
- Howard Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Big Bass Lake 2.2 mi, Hubbard County
- Steel Lake 2.2 mi, Hubbard County
- Island Lake 2.5 mi, Hubbard County
- Alice Lake 2.9 mi, Cass County
- Little Bass Lake 3.0 mi, Cass County
- Million Lake 3.1 mi, Cass County
Questions about Shingobee Lake
How deep is Shingobee Lake?
Shingobee Lake reaches a maximum depth of 40 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 25% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Shingobee Lake?
Shingobee Lake covers about 171.9 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
How clear is Shingobee Lake?
Summer water clarity on Shingobee Lake averages 12.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2018. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Shingobee Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Shingobee 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 Shingobee Lake?
Homes on Shingobee 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 Shingobee Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Shingobee Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 25% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 12.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Shingobee Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Shingobee Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Shingobee Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Hubbard County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1989), 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.