Winchester
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69069000
78 Surveys
319.43
Acres
50 ft
Max Depth
28 ft
Mean Depth
9
Fish Species
33
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Winchester. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 2.1 | — | — | 34 |
| 2024-08-19 | Deep gill nets | 11.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 56 |
| 2014-08-25 | Deep gill nets | 36.4 | — | 0.11 lb | 182 |
| 2014-08-25 | Shallow gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 7 |
| 2019-08-22 | Deep gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.12 lb | 75 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 7.91 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 5.46 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.8 – 5.5 | 16.14 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-22 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 8.81 lb | 1 |
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 1.60 lb | 7 |
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 0.7 | — | 1.91 lb | 11 |
| 2024-08-19 | Deep gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.66 lb | 16 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Deep gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.24 lb | 3 |
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 1.7 | — | — | 27 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 2009-08-24 | Deep gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.31 lb | 7 |
| 2014-08-25 | Shallow gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 6 |
| 2014-08-25 | Deep gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.10 lb | 3 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 2019-08-22 | Deep gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.13 lb | 2 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.7 – 14.1 | 0.32 lb | 2 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 0.3 | — | 3.56 lb | 5 |
| 2024-08-19 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 12.10 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Deep gill nets | 13.0 | — | 1.07 lb | 39 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.98 lb | 1 |
| 2014-08-25 | Deep gill nets | 6.2 | — | 1.79 lb | 31 |
| 2014-08-25 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 5.96 lb | 9 |
| 2019-08-22 | Deep gill nets | 2.2 | — | 2.81 lb | 11 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 7.24 lb | 1 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.23 lb | 20 |
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2024-08-19 | Deep gill nets | 0.6 | — | 0.35 lb | 3 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.20 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.19 lb | 8 |
| 2014-08-25 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.37 lb | 3 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 0.22 lb | 36 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.29 lb | 4 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.01 lb | 1 |
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.76 lb | 2 |
| 2014-08-25 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.53 lb | 2 |
| 2001-06-11 | Open-water angling | 3.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 3 |
| 2019-08-22 | Deep gill nets | 0.2 | — | 3.23 lb | 1 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.1 | 1.31 lb | 4 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 1 |
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 7.4 (normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.20 lb | 67 |
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 14.8 (normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.26 lb | 133 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 12.4 (normal) | 3.2 – 21.2 | 0.24 lb | 112 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.42 lb | 5 |
| 2024-08-19 | Short-term gill nets | 0.1 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 1.34 lb | 9 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.78 lb | 14 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.39 lb | 5 |
| 2009-08-24 | Deep gill nets | 5.0 | — | 1.14 lb | 15 |
| 2014-08-25 | Shallow gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.57 lb | 17 |
| 2014-08-25 | Deep gill nets | 2.4 | — | 0.69 lb | 12 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 4.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.83 lb | 43 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.9 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 1.47 lb | 35 |
| 2019-08-22 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.3 – 8.7 | 0.43 lb | 14 |
| 2019-08-22 | Deep gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.44 lb | 15 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.11 lb | 31 |
| 2009-08-24 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
| 2009-08-24 | Deep gill nets | 55.0 | — | 0.07 lb | 165 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 51.6 (above normal) | 1.4 – 13.1 | 0.05 lb | 464 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 4.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.11 lb | 40 |
| 2001-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.2 | 0.15 lb | 51 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 9.7 | 3.31 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.5 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.