The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Shaokatan
Lincoln County, Minnesota · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Shaokatan
Lake Shaokatan spreads over about 790 acres in Lincoln County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.4 miles. The water sits about 1,780 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ivanhoe, is about 5.6 miles northeast. The closest city is Sioux Falls, about 61 miles away.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,780 ft
- County
- Lincoln County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Shaokatan in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:19 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Shaokatan
- Ivanhoeabout 5.6 mi northeast
- Tylerabout 13 mi southeast
- Minneotaabout 20 mi northeast
- Canbyabout 21 mi north
- Sioux Fallsnearest city, about 61 mi south
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Questions about Lake Shaokatan
What fish are in Lake Shaokatan?
Lakes like Lake Shaokatan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Shaokatan?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Shaokatan?
About 790 acres, with about 6.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Shaokatan?
Ivanhoe is about 5.6 miles northeast; Tyler is about 13 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Shaokatan?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Shaokatan on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
