Schneiders Lake

Schneiders Lake

Size
57ac
Boat Launch
No
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Schneiders Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Perch
Perch
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

Schneiders Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

Location: Sauk River Chain of Lakes from State Highway 23 Bridge in T.123, R.31, S.24, downstream to the Cold Spring Dam in T.123, R.30, S.23, including connecting waters, Sauk River, and Becker, Horseshoe, Cedar Island, Zumwalde, Great Northern, Schneider, Krays, Bolfing, and Knaus Lakes.

  • Sunfish: Daily limit 10.

Location: Sauk River Chain of Lakes includes: Becker, Bolfing, Cedar Island, Eden, Great Northern, Horseshoe, Knaus, Krays, Long, Mud (Vails), North Brown, Schneider, Zumwalde.

  • Channel and Flathead Catfish: Combined possession limit 10, of which only 2 may be flathead catfish. One over 24” allowed in possession.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.5
0Statewide Range19.6668

Schneiders Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20189
Channel catfish
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
5
0Statewide Range12.3499

Schneiders Lake Channel catfish abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Crappie
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Largemouth bass
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
31.1526
0Statewide Range166.4366

Schneiders Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Northern pike
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.5
0Statewide Range19.75

Schneiders Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Perch
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1
0Statewide Range43.5833

Schneiders Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2013
Aug
2018
Jul
Walleye
fish
2-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2018
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2003
Aug
2013
Aug
2018
Jul