Windigo
A 195-acre lake near Cass Lake in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.
Fish Species (11)
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 64.0 per trap net · typical 2.8–10.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 6.00 | - | 0.26 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1984 | 64.00 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 4.8–12.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 6.00 | - | 2.91 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1984 | 0.50 | - | 3.15 lbs |
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 77.3 per trap net · typical 8.3–50.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 77.25 | - | 0.13 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1984 | 1.50 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Typical numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 4.95 lbs |
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 6.5 per gill net · typical 2–21.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1984 | 6.50 | - | 0.17 lbs |
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–1.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 0.28 lbs |
Typical numbers · small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–4.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 0.62 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1984 | 1.50 | - | 0.08 lbs |
Small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 0.25 | - | 0.30 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 3.00 | - | 1.42 lbs |
| Jul 30, 1984 | 2.00 | - | 1.31 lbs |
Large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–0.8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 1984 | 0.25 | - | 5.00 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 30, 1984BLUEGILL, PUMPKINSEED, LARGEMOUTH BASS, SMALLMOUTH BASS, ROCK BASS, NORTHERN PIKE AND BROWN BULLHEAD ARE ABOVE STATE & LOCAL MEDIANS FOR NET CATCHES.…
BLUEGILL, PUMPKINSEED, LARGEMOUTH BASS, SMALLMOUTH BASS, ROCK BASS, NORTHERN PIKE AND BROWN BULLHEAD ARE ABOVE STATE & LOCAL MEDIANS FOR NET CATCHES. YELLOW PERCH, WALLEYE AND BLACK CRAPPIE ARE BELOW LOCAL MEDIANS. PANFISH APPEAR TO BE STUNTED.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Windigo?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Walleye, and Yellow Perch in Windigo. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Windigo?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Windigo. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Windigo?
Windigo has a maximum depth of 25 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Windigo last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Windigo is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Windigo have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Windigo in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 195.05 acres
- Max Depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.33 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed
Location
47.4182°N, 94.5681°W
Depth contours: Minnesota DNR, digitized from lake surveys of varying vintage. Water levels change — verify on the water.
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