Fishing at Schneider Lake, Scott County, Minnesota

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Schneider Lake belongs to Scott County. The water sits 928 feet up. It runs to roughly 39 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Minnesota listings. Nearest place of any size is Shakopee, 4.8 miles away. Minneapolis is the closest city, 22 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Schneider Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Scott County include bluegill, largemouth bass, black crappie, pumpkinseed and common carp. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Schneider Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 72°F; the cold one sits at 11°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Expect Schneider Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try O'Dowd Lake, 0.8 miles away. The position on Schneider Lake is worth confirming on the day.