Schneider

Scott County

Near Shakopee

DOW: 70012002

Hybrid SunfishGood · 50PumpkinseedAverage · 29BluegillAverage · 25

A 38-acre lake near Shakopee in Scott County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1993.

Fish Species (7)

Hybrid Sunfish

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.1"

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net

Size of catchable hybrid sunfish0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	5.33	6.1"	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1993	3.00	6.1"	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 29

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.25 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net · typical 0.8–9.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	1.00	5.5"	-	Survey seining
Jul 15, 1993	2.00	5.5"	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1993	5.33	5.5"	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 25

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.5"

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 21.3 per trap net · typical 2.8–43.3 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	21.33	5.5"	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1993	5.50	5.5"	-	Survey seining
Jul 15, 1993	8.00	5.5"	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Poor · 20

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.5"

Avg Weight

0.28 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–27.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 8"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	1.00	7.5"	0.26 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1993	1.67	7.5"	0.28 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

17.0"

Avg Weight

1.03 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	0.33	17.0"	1.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Golden Shiner

Good · 54

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.0"

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1–8.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	1.00	7.0"	0.16 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 53

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1993

Last surveyed 1993 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.9"

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 27.3 per trap net · typical 2.5–70.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 15, 1993	6.00	6.9"	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 15, 1993	27.33	6.9"	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 15, 1993	1.00	6.9"	-	Survey seining

Biologist Notes

July 15, 1993This is the first time that this basin has been netted during fish population surveys of Thole Lake. Growth rate characteristics for all species exami…

This is the first time that this basin has been netted during fish population surveys of Thole Lake. Growth rate characteristics for all species examined was found to be similar to fish sampled in the main basin of Thole Lake. Black bullhead was the most abundant species sampled with the average size being 7.5 inches long. Bluegill abundance was found to be good with the average size of fish captured being 6.7 inches. Almost one-third of the bluegill captured were 7.0 inches or longer. Pumpkinseed sunfish averaged 6.5 inches long and were found to be normal in abundance. Black crappie averaged 7.9 inches long but were captured in relatively low numbers. One small northern pike was also captured. All sampled fish likely migrated into this basin from Thole Lake after an apparent winterkill during 1992-1993.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Schneider?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Schneider. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Schneider?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Schneider. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Schneider?

Schneider has a maximum depth of 9 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Schneider last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Schneider is from 1993. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.