Windigo Lake
About Windigo Lake
Windigo Lake is a 195-acre lake near Cass Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1984.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Windigo Lake
- 195 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Cass Lake
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 195 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 129 acres
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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 10
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1984
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
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 Windigo Lake?
Windigo Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Cass Lake. It covers 195 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Windigo Lake?
Windigo Lake covers 195 acres with about 2.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Windigo Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Windigo Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Windigo Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Windigo 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 Windigo Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Windigo Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Are there special fishing regulations on Windigo Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.