Winterhalter

Hennepin County

Near Loretto

DOW: 27014800

Black CrappieGood · 51BluegillAverage · 45PumpkinseedAverage · 33

A 16-acre lake near Loretto in Hennepin County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (6)

Black Crappie

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 5.5 per trap net · typical 1.8–18.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1981	5.50	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 45

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 4.3 per trap net · typical 6.5–59.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1981	4.25	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.8–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1981	0.75	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.67 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1981	0.75	-	1.67 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 60

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 36.8 per trap net · typical 1.3–26 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1981	36.75	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Common Carp

Average · 32

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.58 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 8, 1981	0.75	-	1.58 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 8, 1981Winterhalter Lake has a hgh pop. of BLB, a low pop of BG and avg. sized pops. of Carp, PS, and BLC. A NP pop. is also present but its size cannot be g…

Winterhalter Lake has a hgh pop. of BLB, a low pop of BG and avg. sized pops. of Carp, PS, and BLC. A NP pop. is also present but its size cannot be gauged. GSH, GS and HS were also found in 1/4 trapnets. The major portion of the Bluegill pop. consists of I and II annulus fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Winterhalter?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed in Winterhalter. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Winterhalter?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Winterhalter. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Winterhalter?

Winterhalter has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Winterhalter last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Winterhalter is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Winterhalter have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Winterhalter in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Winterhalter?

No — Winterhalter has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.