Schmidt
A 45-acre lake near Mission Farms in Hennepin County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (11)
White Crappie
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1985 | 0.20 | - | 1.70 lbs |
Black Crappie
Above-normal numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 1.2–4.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.00 | - | 0.20 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 7.00 | - | 0.11 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 1.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Northern Pike
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net · typical 4.5–11.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 7.00 | - | 1.91 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.80 | - | 2.97 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 0.80 | - | 3.65 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.20 | - | 1.40 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.6 per trap net · typical 1.7–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.60 | - | 0.19 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 0.60 | - | 0.07 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1980 | 0.20 | - | 0.05 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1980
Last surveyed 1980 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–2.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1980 | 1.00 | - | 0.08 lbs |
Bluegill
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 19.8 per trap net · typical 4.9–49.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 19.80 | - | 0.07 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 8.00 | - | 0.04 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 8.00 | - | 0.05 lbs |
Hybrid Sunfish
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.20 | - | 0.05 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 1.00 | - | 0.09 lbs |
| Aug 13, 1980 | 4.40 | - | 0.08 lbs |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.20 | - | 3.40 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 0.20 | - | 3.40 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1985
Last surveyed 1985 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–9.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1985 | 2.00 | - | 0.38 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 6.00 | - | 0.32 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 1.1–25.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 225.00 | - | 0.07 lbs |
| Aug 8, 1990 | 5.00 | - | 0.13 lbs |
| Aug 7, 1985 | 1.40 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 8, 1990NORTHERN PIKE WERE SAMPLED AT LEVELS HIGHER THAN LOCAL MEDIANS FOR NUMBER PER SET, BUT POUNDS PER SET WAS VERY CLOSE TO LOCAL MEDIANS. THE BLACK BULLH…
NORTHERN PIKE WERE SAMPLED AT LEVELS HIGHER THAN LOCAL MEDIANS FOR NUMBER PER SET, BUT POUNDS PER SET WAS VERY CLOSE TO LOCAL MEDIANS. THE BLACK BULLHEAD POPULATION IS HIGHER THAN LOCAL MEDIANS FOR NUMBERS WHILE BEING ONLY ABOUT 1/3 LOCAL MEDIANS FOR POUNDS PER SET. BLUEGILL AND BLACK CRAPPIE NUMBERS WERE SAMPLED NEAR LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS, BUT WERE SMALL IN SIZE WITH NEARLY ALL FISH BEING LESS THAN 6 INCHES IN LENGTH. ONE LARGEMOUTH BASS WAS ALSO SAMPLED IN TRAPNETS.
August 7, 1985THE POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE IS ABOVE AVERAGE IN NUMBERS AND SIZE. BLUEGILLS AND BLACK CRAPPIES WERE FOUND AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS AND MANY ARE…
THE POPULATION OF NORTHERN PIKE IS ABOVE AVERAGE IN NUMBERS AND SIZE. BLUEGILLS AND BLACK CRAPPIES WERE FOUND AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS AND MANY ARE OF QUALITY SIZE. WHITE SUCKER, BLACK BULLHEAD, BROWN BULLHEAD, PUMPKINSEED AND HYBRID SUNFISH WERE SAMPLED AT BELOW NUMBERS.
August 13, 1980BLB, NP, BG, & BLC tkn-expect. num., the catch rts for each spec. falling btwn the first and third quartiles of rng of lcl med. PS were pres. in low n…
BLB, NP, BG, & BLC tkn-expect. num., the catch rts for each spec. falling btwn the first and third quartiles of rng of lcl med. PS were pres. in low num. and GRS in hgh num. Shrln sein. ind. subst. LMB rprd.-1980. NP are apparently able to reprod. as shwn by sev. szs pres. and no stckng since '70. The partial wntrkl of 1978-79 did not elim. the more sens. spec. such as Bass or BG. Fsh pop-gd
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Schmidt?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target White Crappie, Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed in Schmidt. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Schmidt?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Schmidt. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Schmidt?
Schmidt has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Schmidt last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Schmidt is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Schmidt have any invasive species?
Yes — Schmidt has confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil. Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to avoid spreading invasives to other waters.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 44.66 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.74 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed
Invasive Species Alert
- Eurasian watermilfoil
Clean, drain, and dry your equipment to prevent spread.