Summer Employment Opportunities

The City of Shell Lake is seeking applicants for the following positions. It is anticipated the position will start in May and end September 2024. Employees will work approximately 32 hours per week to include weekends and holidays. Ability to work with the public is a key aspect of the position.

Invasive Species Inspectors: Primary responsibilities include: Inspecting watercraft at the Shell Lake landing, removing and disposing of debris, collecting and recording information, educating the public and collecting the launch fee. Salary starting at $15.00 per hour.

Physical requirements: Position requires stooping, bending and inspecting the underside of boats and trailers.

Applications are being accepted for lifeguard positions. Applicants will be required to complete lifeguard training which includes Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR and be at least 15 years old prior to assuming their duties. Wages starting at $15.00 per hour.

Application forms are available at the City Administrator’s office and must be submitted to the Administrator’s office by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2024. For further information contact City Administrator Andrew Eiche, PO Box 520, Shell Lake, WI 54871, or call (715)468-7679.

“The City of Shell Lake is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

Applications for the 21st Annual Shell Lake Fine Art Festival are now available.  The art festival will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Memorial Park in Shell Lake WI.

This is a juried fine art and fine craft show and applications are juried by 3 images of the artist’s current work.  The Shell Lake Art Festival has become a very successful event and we would like to encourage local and regional fine artists/craftspeople to apply.

Applications can be accessed online below, picked up at the Shell Lake City Hall or by contacting art festival directors, The Trio at wzeug@charter.net. 

Application deadline is April 19, 2024.

Effective 1/1/2024 all municipal campground reservations are to be made online at www.washburncountyparks.us . Attached is the updated Shell Lake Municipal Campground Reservation Policy and Rules: City of Shell Lake Campground Reservation Policy and Rules

Shell Lake ATV Campground reservations only can still be made by phone at: 715-468-7679 (off-season) or 715-468-7846 (on-season), mail (PO Box 520 Shell Lake, WI 54871) or email (shelllakecampground@gmail.com). Reservation form is: ATV Campground Registration Form and Rules

2022 Consumer Confidence Report

NOTE: This report is NOT updated by the City of Shell Lake

Official Ice Out: 4/28/2023

Shell Lake’s Ice 1905 – 2022

City of Shell Lake Wards

Analytical Report

Lake Levels as of:

• 5/4/22 – 1220.05
• 5/17/22 – 1220.04
• 5/23/22 – 1220.03
• 6/3/22 – 1219.95
• 6/20/22 – 1219.76
• 6/27/22 – 1219.70
• 7/5/22 – 1219.56
• 7/11/22 – 1219.48
• 7/18/22 – 1219.46
• 7/25/22 – 1219.26
• 8/1/22 – 1219.29
• 8/16/22 – 1219.26
• 8/22/22 – 1219.23
• 8/29/22 – 1219.29
• 9/6/22 – 1219.16
• 9/12/22 – 1219.05
• 9/19/22 – 1218.98
• 9/27/22 – 1218.85
• 10/31/22 – 1218.88
• 5/1/23 – 1220.19
• 5/8/23 – 1220.29
• 5/15/2023 – 1220.20
• 5/22/23 – 1220.16
• 6/5/23 – 1219.92
• 6/12/23 – 1219.73
• 6/27/23 – 1219.51
• 7/10/23 – 1219.28
• 7/17/23 – 1219.15
• 7/24/23 – 1219.14
• 7/31/23 – 1219.11
• 8/7/23 – 1219.01
• 8/15/23 – 1218.96
• 8/28/23 – 1218.82
• 9/11/23 – 1218.59
• 10/2/23 – 1218.83
• 3/18/24 – 1218.40
• 4/1/24 – 1218.42
• 4/9/24 – 1218.57
• 4/15/24 – 1218.54
• 4/22/24 – 1218.63

A map of the lake levels back to 1984 can be found under Find Your Fun – The Lake – Lake Levels