Schultz Lake Fishing near Eagan, Minnesota

• Overview

  Schultz Lake is set in Dakota County, Minnesota. It stands 873 feet above sea level. It is low-lying compared with other Minnesota water we list. Eagan is the closest place, 2.3 miles off. After that come Rosemount at 3.1 miles and Apple Valley at 5.7 miles. Others close at hand: McDonough Lake just 0.2 miles, Holz Lake at 0.7 miles, Holland Lake just 0.7 miles, O'Brien Lake at 0.8 miles and Schwanz Lake just 0.9 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Schultz Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Dakota County include bluegill, common carp, green sunfish and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Schultz Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 72°F, with January the cold end at about 12°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about early December in an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That is the shape of the year on Schultz Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking is close: a car park sits 160 yards from the bank. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Mapping marks a fishing place roughly half a mile off. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, McDonough Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Schultz Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.