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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Little Winnibigoshish Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota · about 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Little Winnibigoshish Lake
Little Winnibigoshish Lake is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, covering about 990 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end with roughly 5.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,280 ft above sea level. Cohasset is about 21 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,280 ft
- County
- Itasca County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 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 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 5
4 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 Little Winnibigoshish Lake
- Cohassetabout 21 mi southeast
- Grand Rapidsabout 25 mi southeast
- Coleraineabout 29 mi east
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Questions about Little Winnibigoshish Lake
What fish are in Little Winnibigoshish Lake?
Lakes like Little Winnibigoshish Lake 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 Little Winnibigoshish Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Little Winnibigoshish Lake?
About 990 acres, with about 5.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Winnibigoshish Lake?
Cohasset is about 21 miles southeast; Grand Rapids is about 25 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Little Winnibigoshish Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Little Winnibigoshish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
