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Schmidt Lake

Minnesota, United States

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Schmidt Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

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

Location

44Β°52β€²17.7β€³N 93Β°04β€²30.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Schmidt Lake, MN

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Schmidt Lake is a lake located in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°52β€²17.7β€³N 93Β°04β€²30.7β€³W
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