Fairy

St. Louis County

Near Winton

DOW: 69009400

WalleyeGood · 64Yellow PerchGood · 59Northern PikeGood · 51

A 109-acre lake near Winton in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (6)

Walleye

Good · 64

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.55 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 3.2–13.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 25, 1973	6.00	-	1.55 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 59

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per gill net · typical 4.7–15.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 25, 1973	5.25	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.70 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 2–6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 25, 1973	3.00	-	1.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 49

Average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 0.2–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 25, 1973	1.50	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 25, 1973	0.25	-	0.40 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 25, 1973	2.25	-	2.67 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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 25, 1973The Gamefish present are walleye & northern pike. Walleye are fairly abundant and of good size. Younger age walleye seem to be lacking. Northern pike…

The Gamefish present are walleye & northern pike. Walleye are fairly abundant and of good size. Younger age walleye seem to be lacking. Northern pike are present in good numbers, but are small. The sucker population is relatively low and the perch population is relatively high for this area, in this type of lake. Bluegills and rock bass are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Fairy?

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

Is there public access at Fairy?

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

How deep is Fairy?

Fairy has a maximum depth of 19 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Fairy last surveyed?

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

Does Fairy have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Fairy?

No — Fairy 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.