The City of Shell Lake is accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police.  This is a part-time appointed position reporting to the Mayor with general administrative direction by the City Administrator.  Wages dependent on qualifications. 

Application form and job description are available at the City Administrator’s office and applications must be submitted to the City Administrator’s office by 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025. 

For further information, contact City Administrator, Andrew Eiche, City Hall, 501 First St., PO Box 520, Shell Lake, WI  54871, phone 715-468-7640 or email cityadmin@shelllake.org.  EOE.

As your water provider, we are taking action to reduce lead exposure in our water system. For more information, click on this link to be taken to the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative website.

To view service line materials in Shell Lake, click on this link to be taken to the Lead Service Line Public Viewer Map

For reservations, pricing and additional information, contact City Hall at 715-468-7679.

Rental cost: $150.00

• Holds 100 people and has electricity

Call 715-468-7679 for reservations and additional questions

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

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