Shannon

St. Louis County

Near Side Lake

DOW: 69092500

Black CrappieGood · 66Rock BassAverage · 43WalleyeAverage · 41

A 133-acre lake near Side Lake in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and walleye. Last surveyed 1986.

Fish Species (8)

Black Crappie

Good · 66

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.93 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 4, 1986	0.75	-	0.93 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 43

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Average · 41

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.83 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 1.3–4.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	1.75	-	0.83 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 4, 1986	0.50	-	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 40

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.33 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 2.3–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	0.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 3.5 per gill net · typical 4.5–19 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 4, 1986	3.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 32

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.98 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3–8.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	3.00	-	0.98 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 4, 1986	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Shorthead Redhorse

Good · 68

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.55 lbs

Catch rate: 4.8 per gill net · typical 1.1–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	4.75	-	1.55 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 4, 1986	1.75	-	2.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1986

Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.78 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 4, 1986	2.25	-	1.78 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 4, 1986	1.00	-	1.62 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 4, 1986MOST SPECIES ARE WITHIN LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE, HOWEVER, CRAPPIE AND BLUEGILL NUMBERS ARE LOW.

MOST SPECIES ARE WITHIN LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE, HOWEVER, CRAPPIE AND BLUEGILL NUMBERS ARE LOW.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Shannon?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Walleye, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch in Shannon. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Shannon?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Shannon. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Shannon?

Shannon has a maximum depth of 11 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Shannon last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Shannon is from 1986. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Shannon have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Shannon in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Shannon?

No — Shannon has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.