Schubert Lake
About Schubert Lake
Schubert Lake is a 212-acre lake near Cotton in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 24 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2003.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 24, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Schubert Lake
- 212 acres, up to 24 feet deep, near Cotton
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 212 acres
- Max depth
- 24 ft
- Shoreline
- 4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 140 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2003
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 24
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 15, 2024
- Latest
- May 6, 2022
- Most recent
- April 22, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Schubert Lake?
Schubert Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Cotton. It covers 212 acres and reaches 24 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Schubert Lake?
Schubert Lake covers 212 acres with about 4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 24 feet.
What fish can you catch at Schubert Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Schubert Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Schubert Lake.
Can you swim at Schubert Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Schubert Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Schubert Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Schubert Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Schubert Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 24, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 15, 2024 and the latest is May 6, 2022.