WikiCatchSchmidt Lake
Minnesota, United States
- lake
- 7 species listed
- 45.1749, -93.7683
Schmidt Lake is a lake in Minnesota, United States. WikiCatch lists 7 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Bluegill. The nearest other water we map in Minnesota is Green Mountain Lake, 2.0 km away.
Species at Schmidt Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Green Mountain Lakelake2.0 km
- Beebe Lakelake2.0 km
- Washington Lakelake2.9 km
- Mud Lakelake3.1 km
- Lake Charlottelake3.1 km
- Lake Wilhelmlake5.8 km
- Pelican Lakelake6.4 km
- Lake Pulaskilake7.2 km
About Schmidt Lake
Anglers know Schmidt Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Minnesota, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Schmidt Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For Bluegill
Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Schmidt Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Schmidt Lake, make sure your licence covers Minnesota, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Minnesota fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.