Schultz Lake
About Schultz Lake
Schultz Lake is a 210-acre lake near Fredenberg in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 48 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 20 feet, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2012.
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 16 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Schultz Lake
- 210 acres, up to 48 feet deep, near Fredenberg
- 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, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 210 acres
- Max depth
- 48 ft
- Average depth
- 20 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 87 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
- 11
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2012
- 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
- 16
- Earliest
- April 8, 2024
- Latest
- May 10, 2014
- Most recent
- April 8, 2024
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 Schultz Lake?
Schultz Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Fredenberg. It covers 210 acres and reaches 48 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Schultz Lake?
Schultz Lake covers 210 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 48 feet and its average depth is about 20 feet.
What fish can you catch at Schultz Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Schultz Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Schultz Lake.
Can you swim at Schultz Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Schultz 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 Schultz Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Schultz Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Schultz Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 24, from 16 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 8, 2024 and the latest is May 10, 2014.