Shell Lake

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About Shell Lake

City in Wisconsin, United States

1,371Population

10.2 sq miArea

1,240 ftElevation

Shell Lake is a city in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,371 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Washburn County.

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September 14–20, 2026·Wisconsin · WI

The forecast calls for Mostly Cloudy. In the local news, Shell Lake Boys Varsity Basketball @ Clear Lake (MaxPreps), Fatal Motorcycle Crash On US 63 Near Spooner (DrydenWire.com), and Cashton Varsity Softball @ Shell Lake (MaxPreps).

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Dave B.

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Sunset over Shell Lake last night

Caught this from the ridge on my walk. Had to share — one of those skies that makes you stop.

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Luis N.

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Best spot for breakfast around Townwide?

New to the area and still figuring out the good places. Looking for somewhere low-key on a weekend.

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