Shine Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Craigville. DNR lake ID 31052900.
Shine Lake is a 73.8-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Craigville. Its deepest point reaches 45 ft, and about 64% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.1 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 | 31052900 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Craigville |
| Surface area | 73.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 45 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 64% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.1 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 10.1 ft.
Fishing on Shine Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1975 (51 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 |
|---|
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
- Round Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Busties Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Elbow Lake 4.3 mi, Itasca County
- Deer Lake 5.7 mi, Itasca County
- Island Lake 5.7 mi, Itasca County
- Little Bass Lake 6.0 mi, Itasca County
- Duck Lake 6.7 mi, Itasca County
- Sucker Lake 6.8 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Shine Lake
How deep is Shine Lake?
Shine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 45 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 64% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Shine Lake?
Shine Lake covers about 73.8 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Shine Lake?
Summer water clarity on Shine Lake averages 10.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Shine Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Shine 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 Shine Lake?
Homes on Shine 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 Shine Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Shine Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 64% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Shine Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Shine Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Shine Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1975), 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.