Sinneeg

St. Louis County

Near Winton

DOW: 69009000

WalleyeExcellent · 80Northern PikeGood · 62Yellow PerchAverage · 35

A 160-acre lake near Winton in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and pike. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (5)

Walleye

Excellent · 80

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.44 lbs

Catch rate: 15.3 per gill net · typical 0.8–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1973	15.25	-	1.44 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 62

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.96 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per gill net · typical 1.3–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1973	1.75	-	2.96 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 35

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.06 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net · typical 0.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1973	1.25	-	0.06 lbs	Standard gill nets

Green Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1973	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 22, 1973	8.00	-	1.48 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 22, 1973(portage, not rough. The principal fish present are walleye, sucker, yellow perch, and northern pike. The northern pike and yellow perch population ar…

(portage, not rough. The principal fish present are walleye, sucker, yellow perch, and northern pike. The northern pike and yellow perch population are low in abundance. The sucker population is about average for the area. Walleye are abundante, especially over 12 younger age classes seem to be lacking, as are walleye in the 14 classes, but spawing in good years makes up for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Sinneeg?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in Sinneeg. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Sinneeg?

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

How deep is Sinneeg?

Sinneeg has a maximum depth of 32 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Sinneeg last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Sinneeg is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Sinneeg have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Sinneeg?

No — Sinneeg has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.