Snail Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Snail Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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Snail Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota
This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version
Snail Lake is a 158-acre class 38 lake located in northern Ramsey County in the city of Shoreview, approximately 15 miles north of downtown Minneapolis-Saint Paul. The lake features 2 miles of shoreline and reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet, making it a popular recreational destination for metro-area residents. Snail Lake includes a 35-acre wetland on its northwest side and under normal conditions functions as a landlocked basin, though during extreme high-water conditions it may outlet to the south into the Grass Lake subwatershed. During low-water periods, the lake's water levels are augmented by pumping from nearby Sucker Lake to maintain adequate depths for recreation and wildlife habitat. The lake can experience wide fluctuations in water levels throughout the year, which impacts both fishing conditions and shoreline accessibility. Bordered by Snail Lake Regional Park on its southern shore, the lake provides convenient public access including a boat launch, swimming beach, picnic areas, and shore fishing opportunities. Snail Lake is primarily managed by the Minnesota DNR for largemouth bass and northern pike, with walleye and bluegill as secondary management species, and walleye fry are stocked biennially at a rate of 2,000 per littoral acre
Snail Lake offers excellent year-round fishing opportunities and is particularly known for its bass and panfish action, supporting healthy populations of northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and various bullhead species. Northern pike fishing has shown significant improvement in recent surveys, with catch rates above average for similar lakes and over half of sampled pike exceeding 21 inches in length, including trophy fish reaching up to 34 inches. The lake experienced a significant winterkill event during the winter of 2012-13, prompting additional stocking efforts of walleye fry, adult black crappie, and pre-spawn adult largemouth bass in 2014 to rebuild fish populations. Snail Lake Regional Park, part of the larger Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park system encompassing 1,252 acres of woods and lakes, provides outstanding amenities including volleyball courts, large playgrounds, pavilions, picnic shelters, and extensive biking and hiking trails connecting to the regional trail system. The park offers ample parking with spaces for 161 vehicles near the beach area and additional parking near the pavilion, along with dedicated boat trailer parking for anglers. Located in the heart of Shoreview's residential area, Snail Lake provides convenient access to metro amenities while offering a peaceful natural setting, and the surrounding park lands are operated by Ramsey County in cooperation with St. Paul Regional Water Services, ensuring protected shorelines and quality habitat for the diverse fish and wildlife populations that call the lake home
Dimensions:
Small: 8"x12"
Medium: 12"x18"
Large: 16"x24"
Extra Large: 20"x30"
XX Large: 24"x36"
Gigantic 30"x45"
HD Extra Large: 20"x30" - 15 Layers
HD XX Large: 24"x36" - 15 Layers
HD Gigantic 30"x45" - 15 Layers
The difference between standard and HD maps is the number of layers. Standard maps have 1 land layer and 7 water layers. " The HD lake maps have 1 land layer and 14 water layers. So twice the detail. The HD Maps are limited to Extra Large, " XX Large, and Gigantic sizes only. On the smaller sizes the depth change of the wood is too extreme and you end up losing detail.
Cribbage Boards - 10"x14" - Your choice of Maple or Cherry wood, 2 or 3 runs, and your choice of peg colors.
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About our Maps
Every map is designed and built in Minnesota. Nothing is outsourced and nothing is imported.
- Designed in-house. All art files are created by me, not purchased or reused
- True layered 3D construction. Not engraved or printed
- More layers, more detail. Most competitors use 3 to 7 layers. These use 8 or 15 layers
- Original blue depth gradient. Light to dark blue shows water depth clearly
- Handmade hardwood frames. Built from locally sourced rough sawn lumber, not pre-made frames
These are built to be the most accurate and most detailed 3D lake maps available.
Horn Dog Maps vs Others
True layered 3D construction
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: Sometimes
Designed in-house (no purchased files)
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: Sometimes
Etsy Sellers: No
Made in Minnesota
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Number of layers
Horn Dog Maps: 8 or 15
Other Companies: 3 to 7
Etsy Sellers: 3 to 7
Blue depth gradient water
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Handmade hardwood frame included
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Uses multiple depth data sources
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: Sometimes
Etsy Sellers: No
Custom lakes without delays
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Connection to the lakes
Horn Dog Maps: Yes
Other Companies: No
Etsy Sellers: No
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these actually 3D or just engraved?
These are true 3D layered maps.
- Made from 1/8 inch Baltic birch
- Standard maps have 8 layers. 1 land layer and 7 water layers
- HD maps have 15 layers. 1 land layer and 14 water layers
Each water layer uses a light to dark blue gradient so depth changes are easy to see.
Where are these made?
Everything is made in my shop in Minnesota.
- Design
- Cutting
- Painting
- Assembly
- Frame building
The frames start as locally sourced rough sawn hardwood and are built from scratch.
Do you use real depth data?
Yes, as an angler and map nerd, accuracy matters to me. I use multiple data sources, up to six, to find the most accurate lake contours available.
I would not hang an inaccurate map in my house and I will not send one to yours.
Why buy from Horn Dog Maps instead of Etsy or marketplace sellers?
Most marketplace sellers:
- Buy pre-made cut files, often from overseas
- Have no connection to the lakes
- Cannot verify accuracy
- Have long delays if a file is not available
This leads to lower accuracy and longer lead times, often 6 to 8 weeks.
Because I design everything myself:
- I can create a new lake mockup in about 30 minutes
- You get a more accurate map, faster
What is your lead time?
Most orders ship in 1.5 to 2 weeks depending on the time of year.
Tell me about the Cribbage Boards
These are different from the layered maps and are not something you will find elsewhere.
- Made from a solid piece of Maple or Cherry
- The lake is engraved as if drained
- Then filled with blue tinted epoxy that is still transparent
You can see:
- Channels
- Humps
- Points
- Structure
Additional features:
- 2 or 3 track options
- Choice of peg colors
- Hidden peg storage with a magnetic dovetail slider
- Rubber feet so it does not slide on the table
It is a functional game board and a detailed lake model in one.