Schendel Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Schendel Lake sits in Hennepin County, out in Minnesota. Height above sea level is 984 feet. It measures about 40 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 1.1 miles on foot. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Minnesota listings. Greenfield is the closest town at 0.9 miles. The nearest city of size is Minneapolis, 22 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Schendel Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Hennepin County include bluegill, common carp, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and black crappie. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Schendel Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 71°F on average, January about 11°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The open-water window runs from around early April to about late November in an average year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Schendel Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Hafften Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Schendel Lake should be assumed from this page alone.