Schmid

Stearns County

Near Avon

DOW: 73010100

Hybrid SunfishExcellent · 100Northern PikeExcellent · 77BluegillGood · 69

A 38-acre lake near Avon in Stearns County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (12)

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 7.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	7.67	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 77

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.86 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	6.00	-	3.86 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.14 lbs

Catch rate: 112.3 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	28.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	112.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.33	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 54

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 12.5 per gill net · typical 1–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	12.50	-	0.05 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	1.33	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 2.7 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	2.67	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 50

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	5.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 5.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 5, 1984	5.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

White Sucker

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.33 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–2.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	1.50	-	2.33 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 58

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 7.0 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	10.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 5, 1984	7.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–7.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	0.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.61 lbs

Catch rate: 15.5 per gill net · typical 1.5–16.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 5, 1984	15.50	-	0.61 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

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

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 5, 1984Northern Pike and White Suckers were present in numbers near the local median. Black and Yellow Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill numbers are 4 to…

Northern Pike and White Suckers were present in numbers near the local median. Black and Yellow Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill numbers are 4 to 6 times higher than their respective local medians. Yellow Perch numbers were below the local median. Largemouth Bass were present. Common Carp were not sampled though one large carcass was observed. Age classes represented as follows; Northern Pike, 4 through 7; Bluegill, 2 through 7; Largemouth Bass 2, 5, and 6; Black Crappie 2 through 5. Growth rates are average for Northern Pike, below average for bass, and slow for panfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Schmid?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, and Black Crappie in Schmid. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Schmid?

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

How deep is Schmid?

Schmid has a maximum depth of 34 feet and a mean depth of 11.7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Schmid last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Schmid is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Schmid have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Schmid?

No — Schmid has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.