Wynne Lake
About Wynne Lake
Wynne Lake is a 279-acre lake near Aurora in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 52 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 23, based on 7 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Wynne Lake
- 279 acres, up to 52 feet deep, near Aurora
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass
- Average water clarity around 4.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 279 acres
- Max depth
- 52 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 70 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
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
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 23
- Years of record
- 7
- Earliest
- April 14, 2005
- Latest
- May 4, 2008
- Most recent
- April 17, 2015
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wynne Lake?
Wynne Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Aurora. It covers 279 acres and reaches 52 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Wynne Lake?
Wynne Lake covers 279 acres with about 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 52 feet.
What fish can you catch at Wynne Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Wynne Lake?
Yes. Wynne Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Wynne Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Wynne 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 Wynne Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Wynne Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Wynne Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 23, from 7 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 14, 2005 and the latest is May 4, 2008.