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Schmidt Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Minnesota, United States

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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General info

Schmidt Lake is a lake located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Channel catfish.

Location

44°52′17.7″N 93°04′30.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Schmidt Lake, MN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

South St. Paul

2.0 miles away

West St. Paul

2.2 miles away

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3.2 miles away

Inver Grove Heights

3.3 miles away

St. Paul

5.4 miles away

Eagan

5.8 miles away

Woodbury

7.8 miles away

Maplewood

8.2 miles away

Cottage Grove

8.2 miles away

Rosemount

8.7 miles away

Oakdale

9.7 miles away

Richfield

10.2 miles away

North St. Paul

10.5 miles away

Apple Valley

10.6 miles away

Roseville

10.7 miles away

Minneapolis

11.4 miles away

Bloomington

12.1 miles away

Burnsville

12.4 miles away

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12.8 miles away

White Bear Lake

13.7 miles away

Hastings

14.5 miles away

Shoreview

15.0 miles away

Lakeland

15.9 miles away

Lakeland Shores

16.2 miles away

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FAQ about Schmidt Lake fishing

📍 Where is Schmidt Lake located?
Schmidt Lake is a lake located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°52′17.7″N 93°04′30.7″W
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🎣 Where on Schmidt Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Schmidt Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Schmidt Lake?
The most common species in Schmidt Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Schmidt Lake fishing reports?
The latest Schmidt Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Schmidt Lake?

Fishing in Minnesota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, purchasable online or at vendors.

In Minnesota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 90 and older. Residents 65 and older are exempt from the trout stamp fee. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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