Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Lake Winona

Infested waters listPublic accessStocked 2024

Lake Winona is a 308-acre lake in Winona County, 38 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
85001100
County
Winona
Surface area
308 acres
Maximum depth
38 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
278 acres, 90% of the lake
Shoreline
5.2 miles
Average water clarity
3.2 feet (Secchi disk, 4 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
June 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
23, since 1953
Game fish caught in the 2025 survey
bluegill 193, largemouth bass 57, yellow perch 43, walleye 33, hybrid sunfish 10, green sunfish 6, northern pike 4, black crappie 2
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, sauger, smallmouth bass, walleye, warmouth, white bass, white crappie, yellow bass, yellow perch, and 18 other species
Stocked in 2024
walleye fingerlings (4,617)
Stocked in 2022
walleye fingerlings (5,780)
Stocked in 2018
walleye fingerlings (4,000)
Stocking years on record
4 of the last 10 (2016 to 2024)
Lake Winona Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 12 trailer spaces, run by City of Winona
Lake Winona Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 15 trailer spaces, run by City of Winona
Lake Winona - west Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 10 trailer spaces, run by City of Winona
Lake Winona, West Carry-In Public Water Access Site
carry-in, run by City of Winona
More public accesses
1
Infested waters list
Eurasian watermilfoil
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes
Stocked in the last 3 years
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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