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type: compare
title: "Washburn Lake vs Lake Winnibigoshish"
county: "Cass"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/washburn-lake-vs-lake-winnibigoshish
---

# Washburn Lake vs Lake Winnibigoshish

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Cass County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Washburn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/washburn-lake) | [Lake Winnibigoshish](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/lake-winnibigoshish) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 83/100 | 79/100 |
| Nearest town | Outing | Bena |
| Surface area | 1,590 acres | 56,471 acres |
| Max depth | 111 ft | 70 ft |
| Shoreline | 19.8 mi | 69.8 mi |
| Water clarity | 13.2 ft | 12.6 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 8 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 20 | 19 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | Eurasian watermilfoil | faucet snail, starry stonewort, zebra mussel |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/washburn-lake-vs-lake-winnibigoshish)*