Schmidt Lake

Schmidt Lake near 45.0402, -93.4330 is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Schmidt Lake covers about 44.7 acres, reaches a recorded 27 feet and holds about 197 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Schmidt Lake

Schmidt 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 Schmidt Lake

Fish reported from Schmidt Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white crappie, and white sucker.

Bass

For bass at Schmidt Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie and Sunfish

For panfish at Schmidt Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Schmidt Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Schmidt Lake

On a first trip to Schmidt Lake, 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 Schmidt Lake

Spring at Schmidt Lake 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 Schmidt Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.