The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Winchell Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Winchell Lake
In Cook County, Minnesota, Winchell Lake covers about 770 acres.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.7 miles. The water sits about 1,900 ft above sea level. Grand Marais is about 19 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.7 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,900 ft
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 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, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Winchell Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 19 mi southeast
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Questions about Winchell Lake
What fish are in Winchell Lake?
Lakes like Winchell Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Winchell 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 Winchell Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 12.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Winchell Lake?
Grand Marais is about 19 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Winchell Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Winchell Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
