Shields fishing

Shields fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, and 10 more. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2022. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and White Bass, dusk and night for Black Bullhead and Brown Bullhead, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
2025
Walleye
Plants on record
5
Since 2022
Species stocked
1 (+16 also recorded)

Fish at Shields

1 stocked · 17 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2025 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Shields is stocked

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Fish stocked in 2022

329,000

Fish stocked in 2023

164,500

Fish stocked in 2024

164,500

Fish stocked in 2025

164,500

Stocking history

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Walleye164,500–report
2024Walleye164,500–report
2023Walleye164,500–report
2022Walleye164,500–report
2022Walleye164,500–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Shieldsville, MN

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

French 3.2 mi last stocked 2025 Circle 5.6 mi last stocked 2025 Cody 6.9 mi last stocked 2025 Cannon 8 mi last stocked 2025 Horseshoe 8.5 mi last stocked 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Shields?

Fishing Shields usually means Walleye. All 5 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025. Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill, plus 12 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Shields stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 2022.

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