Schaeffer Lake

Schaeffer Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Schaeffer Lake covers about 33.1 acres and reaches a recorded 17 feet.

What to Expect at Schaeffer Lake

Schaeffer Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Schaeffer Lake

Fish reported from Schaeffer Lake include black crappie, common shiner, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Schaeffer, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Schaeffer, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Schaeffer Lake

On a first trip to Schaeffer, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Schaeffer Lake

Spring at Schaeffer is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Schaeffer can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.