Fishing

Fishing

Lake Shetek Area Guide

Lake Shetek Quick Facts
3,462 acresLargest lake in SW Minnesota
Avg 5 ft / Max 16 ftDepth
31.7 milesShoreline
DOW #51004600Murray County, MN
Fish Species Guide
Walleye

Dominant gamefish. Best spring & fall. Huge walleye opener crowd every year.

Northern Pike

Good year-round. Target weedy bays and weed edges.

Crappie

Spring and summer. Look for brush piles and fallen trees.

Bluegill

Abundant. Great for beginners and kids. Worms and bobbers.

Channel Catfish

Night fishing is best. Cut bait on bottom rigs.

Yellow Perch

Year-round including ice fishing. Small jigs and minnows.

Bait & Tackle Shops
The Store (formerly Carlson's Corner)
11 Valhalla Rd, Slayton, MN 56172

Licenses, bait, tackle, ice, firewood. Facebook

Mike's / Sinclair Station
2001 State Hwy 30, Currie

Gas, bait, tackle, convenience. 6am–10pm daily.

Trail's Edge General Store
3 State Park Rd, Currie

Bait, tackle, ice, snacks, firewood. Facebook

Midwest Supply
1048 Craig Ave, Tracy

Hardware, fishing tackle, live bait, garden supplies. Facebook

Shetek Marine
33 Valhalla Dr, Slayton

On-lake fuel, boat sales & service, parts & accessories. Website

Boat Launches & Access Points
State Park Public Access — Concrete ramp with dock, parking for trucks & trailers. Near the campground entrance.
Valhalla Public Access — Ramp on the west side of the lake off Valhalla Dr. Good for accessing the open water.
County Access Points — Several additional public access ramps around the lake's 31.7 miles of shoreline. Most have basic ramps and limited parking.
Schreier's on Shetek — Private ramp available for campground guests on the eastern shore.
Valhalla Island Campground — Private ramp for campground guests on the west side.

All public launches are free. A Minnesota vehicle permit is required for the State Park access ($7/day or $35/year).

Fishing Reports & Conditions
Licenses & Regulations

A Minnesota fishing license is required for all anglers age 16 and older.

Buy by Phone 1-888-665-4236
Buy Locally The Store (Slayton) — (507) 763-3757 Mike's / Sinclair Station (Currie) — (507) 763-3778 Trail's Edge General Store (Currie) — (507) 763-3322 Midwest Supply (Tracy) — (507) 629-3428

Need off-season boat storage? We offer covered indoor storage and outdoor lot parking right at the lake.

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