The primary inflow comes from Lac Huard, which is to the south.

From the northern end of the lake, Tea Creek[2] flows out and to the north.

[3][4] Shell Lake Recreation Site (53°49′39″N 107°36′28″W / 53.8275°N 107.6078°W / 53.8275; -107.6078)[5] is a provincial recreation site on the western shore of Shell Lake.

The park features a small campground and a boat launch for fishing.

Northern pike and perch are fish commonly found in the lake.