Schmidt
Hennepin County, Minnesota — DOW #27010200
35 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Schmidt has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
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44.66
Acres
25 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
12
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Schmidt. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 14.0 | 0.32 lb | 6 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.38 lb | 10 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 4.58 lb | 6 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 3.65 lb | 4 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 1.91 lb | 7 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 | — | 2.97 lb | 9 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 4.5 – 11.3 | 2.50 lb | 5 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.15 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.19 lb | 34 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.11 lb | 35 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.31 lb | 16 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 5 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 | — | 0.08 lb | 22 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 16.6 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.07 lb | 83 |
| 1985-08-07 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 8 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 19.8 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.07 lb | 99 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 | — | 0.04 lb | 8 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 17.8 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.14 lb | 89 |
White Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.5 | 1.70 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.40 lb | 7 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard gill nets | 225.0 (above normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.07 lb | 225 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.13 lb | 25 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (below normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.24 lb | 7 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.25 lb | 11 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 3.40 lb | 1 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 3.40 lb | 1 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-08-08 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.40 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-08-13 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.2 – 2.1 | 0.08 lb | 5 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.