Winter Lake
About Winter Lake
Winter Lake is an 117-acre lake near Richwood in Becker County, Minnesota. It has roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch. 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 2021.
There is one public boat launch.
Plan Your Visit to Winter Lake
- 117 acres, near Richwood
- 1 public boat launch
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 117 acres
- Shoreline
- 1.8 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
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
- 1 public boat launch
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Winter Lake?
Winter Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Richwood. It covers 117 acres.
How big and how deep is Winter Lake?
Winter Lake covers 117 acres with about 1.8 miles of shoreline. The DNR has no depth on record.
What fish can you catch at Winter Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Winter Lake?
Yes. Winter Lake has 1 public boat launch. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Winter Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Winter 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 Winter Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Winter Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.