Schreiers Lake near Melrose: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Stearns County, Minnesota, is where Schreiers Lake sits. This is lake country bush ground. With some 28 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Most waters listed here for Stearns County are larger. Melrose is the closest place, 11 miles off. After that come Albany at 11 miles and Avon at 15 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Schreiers Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Stearns County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Schreiers Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 10°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Schreiers Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Mary Lake, 1.1 miles away. Check the position on Schreiers Lake before loading the car.