Schisler

St. Louis County

Near Shaw

DOW: 69053300

WalleyeGood · 55Yellow PerchAverage · 48Northern PikePoor · 18

A 70-acre lake near Shaw in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1974.

Fish Species (4)

Walleye

Good · 55

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.46 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1974	2.00	-	0.46 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1974	1.50	-	0.97 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 48

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1974	4.00	-	0.56 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 15, 1974	3.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.42 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1974	1.50	-	3.42 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1974	0.25	-	6.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1974	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

This lake is near a regulation-zone boundary — verify the zone on the DNR map.

Biologist Notes

August 15, 1974(Furbearer sign was seen.

(Furbearer sign was seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Schisler?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Northern Pike in Schisler. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Schisler?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Schisler. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Schisler?

Schisler has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Schisler last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Schisler is from 1974. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Schisler have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Schisler in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Schisler?

No — Schisler has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.