Winchell
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16035400
26 Surveys
876.29
Acres
160 ft
Max Depth
11
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Winchell. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.08 lb | 30 |
| 1997-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.68 lb | 29 |
| 1981-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.04 lb | 11 |
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.60 lb | 20 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 11.20 lb | 4 |
| 1997-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.51 lb | 7 |
| 1981-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.06 lb | 2 |
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 0.29 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.09 lb | 42 |
| 1997-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.26 lb | 31 |
| 1981-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.17 lb | 39 |
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.95 lb | 25 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-14 | Standard gill nets | 16.6 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.33 lb | 199 |
| 1997-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 17.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.40 lb | 208 |
| 1981-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.03 lb | 56 |
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 1.74 lb | 1 |
| 1981-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 2.25 lb | 1 |
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.1 – 9.3 | 0.79 lb | 1 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-10 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.73 lb | 1 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-10 | 15-ft beach seine | 53.6 | — | — | 536 |
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 2.5 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-10 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.7 | — | 37 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 12.2 | — | 0.29 lb | 146 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-10 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Winchell. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Winchell
- Weather forecast for Winchell — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.9920°N, 90.6040°W — Get Directions
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- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.