The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Winnibigoshish
Cass County, Minnesota · 56,500 acres (88.2 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Winnibigoshish
In Cass County, Minnesota, Lake Winnibigoshish covers 56,500 acres; it is a reservoir. Lake Winnibigoshish Dam holds it back on the Mississippi. Lake Winnibigoshish is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Headwaters Reservoir system.
It stretches about 16 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 95 miles. Its surface is about 1,300 ft above sea level. It reaches about 70 ft at its deepest. Cohasset is about 23 miles southeast.
- Size
- 56,500 acres (88.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 70 ft
- Shoreline
- About 95 miles
- End to end
- About 16 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,300 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Lake Winnibigoshish Dam, Mississippi
- County
- Cass County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:18 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Winnibigoshish
- Cohassetabout 23 mi southeast
- Walkerabout 24 mi southwest
- Bemidjiabout 26 mi west
- Grand Rapidsabout 27 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Winnibigoshish
What fish are in Lake Winnibigoshish?
Lakes like Lake Winnibigoshish usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Winnibigoshish?
About 70 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Winnibigoshish?
56,500 acres, with about 95 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Winnibigoshish?
Cohasset is about 23 miles southeast; Walker is about 24 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Winnibigoshish today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Winnibigoshish on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
