Home / Lakes / Winnibigoshish Winnibigoshish Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11014700
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Special Regulations for Winnibigoshish
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
Daily limit five. (Including connected waters (Beltrami, Cass, Itasca counties): Mississippi River to Knutson Dam, Third River Flowage to Little Dixon Lake, Pigeon River to Pigeon Lake Dam, First River, Egg Lake through Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Raven Flowage to Raven Lake, and Sugar Lake.) All from 18-23" must be immediately released. One over 23" allowed in possession. (Including connected waters (Beltrami, Cass, Itasca counties): Mississippi River to Knutson Dam, Third River Flowage to Little Dixon Lake, Pigeon River to Pigeon Lake Dam, First River, Egg Lake through Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Raven Flowage to Raven Lake, and Sugar Lake.) Invasive Species Alert Winnibigoshish has confirmed populations of:
faucet snail starry stonewort zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Winnibigoshish.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Burbot Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.0 – 0.2 3.81 lb 1 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.0 — — 1 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.0 – 0.2 1.30 lb 2 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.0 (normal) 0.0 – 0.2 1.00 lb 1 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.5 — — 11 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.0 – 0.2 1.19 lb 3 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 0.0 (normal) 0.0 – 0.2 1.19 lb 1 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.3 — — 8
Shorthead Redhorse Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 4.13 lb 1 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 2.55 lb 6 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 2.18 lb 6 2012-06-25 Survey seining 1.1 — — 22 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 2.27 lb 3 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.9 3.00 lb 1 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.3 — — 6 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 1.79 lb 5 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 2.43 lb 12 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.9 3.73 lb 1 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.9 2.62 lb 4 2009-06-22 Survey seining 4.5 — — 107
Northern Pike Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.88 lb 36 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 8.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.42 lb 190 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 10.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.37 lb 236 2012-06-25 Survey seining 1.1 — — 23 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 1.6 — 1.87 lb 38 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 9.5 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.71 lb 76 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.24 lb 77 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.44 lb 168 2010-06-28 Survey seining 1.7 — — 38 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.8 — 1.84 lb 20 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.34 lb 48 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.29 lb 215 2016-06-27 Survey seining 1.0 — — 23 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 1.1 — 1.01 lb 13 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 3.3 (normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.55 lb 105 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 10.0 (above normal) 0.9 – 4.3 2.03 lb 241 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.7 — — 16 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.2 — 1.77 lb 4
Black Crappie Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.05 lb 3 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.24 lb 1 2012-06-25 Survey seining 4.2 — — 84 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 25.9 — — 622 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.90 lb 1 2024-05-16 Special electrofishing 3.8 — 0.77 lb 22 2010-06-28 Survey seining 4.9 — — 108 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 23.0 — — 553 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.7 0.92 lb 8 2016-06-27 Survey seining 1.1 — — 26 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 16.9 — — 203 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1
Walleye Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 6.9 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.66 lb 55 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 5.7 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.42 lb 132 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 9.6 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.39 lb 221 2012-06-25 Survey seining 1.9 — — 39 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 4.4 — 0.25 lb 106 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 4.4 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 2.33 lb 35 2024-05-16 Fall electrofishing 26.7 — — 60 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.52 lb 121 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 5.9 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.30 lb 135 2010-06-28 Survey seining 2.7 — — 60 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 8.3 — 0.25 lb 198 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.88 lb 37 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 2.01 lb 143 2016-06-27 Survey seining 1.5 — — 37 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 0.4 — 0.59 lb 5 2020-09-08 Fall electrofishing 71.4 — 0.15 lb 354 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 12.1 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.04 lb 388 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 3.3 – 14.8 1.30 lb 118 2009-06-22 Survey seining 5.0 — — 120 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 12.6 — 0.10 lb 302
Yellow Perch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 70.9 (above normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.20 lb 567 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 54.7 (normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.25 lb 1258 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 57.5 (above normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.18 lb 1323 2012-06-25 Survey seining 907.0 — — 18139 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 982.8 — — 23587 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 63.3 (above normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.18 lb 506 2024-05-16 Fall electrofishing 52.9 — 0.01 lb 119 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 16.2 (normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.21 lb 517 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 54.9 (normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.21 lb 1263 2010-06-28 Survey seining 296.2 — — 6517 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 795.7 — — 19096 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 59.4 (above normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.19 lb 475 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 54.4 (normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.16 lb 1305 2016-06-27 Survey seining 376.2 — — 9029 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 1078.1 — — 12937 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 16.2 (normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.21 lb 519 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 52.9 (normal) 9.9 – 57.1 0.20 lb 1269 2009-06-22 Survey seining 332.3 — — 7974 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 994.9 — — 23877
White Sucker Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 2.4 2.18 lb 34 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 2.4 (normal) 0.8 – 2.4 2.24 lb 54 2012-06-25 Survey seining 71.9 — — 1438 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 41.3 — — 990 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.8 – 2.4 1.95 lb 90 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.8 – 2.4 2.10 lb 21 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.8 – 2.4 1.38 lb 29 2010-06-28 Survey seining 13.0 — — 286 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 2.0 — — 47 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 2.6 (above normal) 0.8 – 2.4 2.07 lb 59 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.8 – 2.4 1.87 lb 26 2016-06-27 Survey seining 88.0 — — 2113 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 24.4 — — 293 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 3.7 (above normal) 0.8 – 2.4 1.80 lb 88 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 2.2 (normal) 0.8 – 2.4 1.34 lb 70 2009-06-22 Survey seining 55.0 — — 1319 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 5.0 — — 120 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 0.8 – 2.4 1.99 lb 18
Tullibee (Cisco) Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2006-06-27 Standard gill nets 38.3 (above normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.41 lb 306 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 18.0 (above normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.29 lb 415 2012-06-25 Survey seining 0.1 — — 1 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 7.2 — — 172 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 16.0 (normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.58 lb 369 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 9.8 (normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.45 lb 78 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.96 lb 13 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.1 — — 1 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 21.6 (above normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.55 lb 498 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 7.4 (normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.72 lb 59 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.58 lb 62 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.80 lb 63 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.1 — — 3 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 11.9 (normal) 4.9 – 17.6 0.43 lb 286
Brown Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 1.32 lb 8 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 1.49 lb 3 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 1.13 lb 4 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.1 — — 2 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.1 – 0.6 1.39 lb 20 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.6 1.38 lb 3 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.0 — — 1
Yellow Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2003-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.1 1.01 lb 1 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.97 lb 1
Muskellunge Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 0.1 — 1 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.1 — 2
BCS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 10.9 — 219 2016-06-27 Survey seining 10.5 — 253 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.3 — 7
LKW Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.0 (normal) 0.0 – 0.2 2.09 lb 1
SFS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 12.8 — 257 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.0 — 1 2010-06-28 Survey seining 1.2 — 27 2016-06-27 Survey seining 1.1 — 27 2009-06-22 Survey seining 10.0 — 241
Trout-Perch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 0.1 — 3 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.3 — 7 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.1 — 3 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.0 — 1
BRM Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 0.1 — 1 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.1 — 1 2016-06-27 Survey seining 1.7 — 40
Bluegill Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 2.0 — — 41 2024-05-16 Special electrofishing 2.9 — 0.56 lb 17 2016-06-27 Survey seining 1.1 — — 27 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 0.4 — — 5
Pumpkinseed Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 4.5 — — 90 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.8 — — 19 2024-05-16 Special electrofishing 4.8 — 0.37 lb 28 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.2 — — 5 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.6 — — 14 2016-06-27 Survey seining 2.5 — — 59 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 3.8 — — 45 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.0 — — 1
Black Bullhead Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 2.3 — — 45 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.0 — — 1 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.0 (normal) 0.0 – 4.7 1.01 lb 1 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.0 – 4.7 0.85 lb 2
Sunfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 25.9 — 621 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 0.4 — 5
EMS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 0.2 — 4 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.1 — 1 2016-06-27 Survey seining 10.0 — 239 2009-06-22 Survey seining 23.7 — 568
BNS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 13.1 — 262 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.8 — 19 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.6 — 14 2016-06-27 Survey seining 20.1 — 483 2009-06-22 Survey seining 25.1 — 602
Mimic Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 538.5 — 10770 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 134.8 — 3236 2010-06-28 Survey seining 503.8 — 11084 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 19.1 — 458 2016-06-27 Survey seining 190.9 — 4581 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 3.6 — 43 2009-06-22 Survey seining 104.3 — 2503 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 31.7 — 761
Iowa Darter Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.3 — 7 2010-06-28 Survey seining 0.1 — 2 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.2 — 4 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 2.4 — 29 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.3 — 6
Bluntnose Minnow Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 96.2 — 1923 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 55.0 — 1319 2010-06-28 Survey seining 80.7 — 1776 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 4.5 — 107 2016-06-27 Survey seining 92.4 — 2217 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 15.5 — 186 2009-06-22 Survey seining 119.2 — 2860 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 4.3 — 103
Golden Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 12.1 — 241 2010-06-28 Survey seining 19.1 — 420 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.0 — 1 2016-06-27 Survey seining 9.8 — 234 2009-06-22 Survey seining 24.3 — 582
BKF Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 8.2 — 164 2010-06-28 Survey seining 11.9 — 262 2016-06-27 Survey seining 29.0 — 697 2009-06-22 Survey seining 4.5 — 109
Rock Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2012-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.83 lb 2 2012-06-25 Survey seining 1.9 — — 37 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.1 — — 3 2017-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.1 1.01 lb 1 2024-05-16 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.50 lb 4 2010-06-28 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.72 lb 1 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.2 — — 5 2014-06-23 Standard gill nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 1.1 1.16 lb 1 2016-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.86 lb 31 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.4 — — 9 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 0.3 — — 4 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 0.0 (below normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.28 lb 1 2009-06-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.1 – 1.1 0.65 lb 4 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.2 — — 4 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.1 — — 2
Logperch Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 4.2 — 83 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.8 — 18 2010-06-28 Survey seining 8.0 — 175 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.4 — 9 2016-06-27 Survey seining 4.0 — 97 2009-06-22 Survey seining 21.9 — 526 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.3 — 7
Johnny Darter Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 4.3 — 85 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 2.3 — 56 2010-06-28 Survey seining 19.6 — 432 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 7.7 — 184 2016-06-27 Survey seining 2.5 — 61 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 3.4 — 41 2009-06-22 Survey seining 27.1 — 650 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 20.8 — 499
SDS Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 89.2 — 1784 2010-06-28 Survey seining 66.0 — 1451 2016-06-27 Survey seining 33.9 — 813 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 0.1 — 1 2009-06-22 Survey seining 20.9 — 502
Largemouth Bass Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 24.9 — — 499 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 12.1 — — 291 2024-05-16 Special electrofishing 3.8 — 1.83 lb 22 2010-06-28 Survey seining 34.9 — — 768 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 7.5 — — 179 2016-06-27 Survey seining 4.2 — — 101 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 1.0 — — 12 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 (above normal) 0.0 – 0.1 0.10 lb 4 2009-06-22 Survey seining 9.2 — — 220 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 1.0 — — 25
Tadpole Madtom Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 0.1 — 3 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.4 — 10 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 5.4 — 65 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.1 — 2
Common Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 20.2 — 404 2010-06-28 Survey seining 2.3 — 50 2016-06-27 Survey seining 34.8 — 834 2009-06-22 Survey seining 47.8 — 1148
Spottail Shiner Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 2.1 — 43 2012-06-25 Standard trawling 123.9 — 2974 2010-06-28 Survey seining 13.7 — 302 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 202.3 — 4856 2016-06-27 Survey seining 6.8 — 162 2016-06-27 Standard trawling 34.2 — 410 2009-06-22 Survey seining 49.8 — 1194 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 34.2 — 821
Fathead Minnow Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2012-06-25 Survey seining 0.1 — 1 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.3 — 8 2009-06-22 Survey seining 0.8 — 18
Hybrid Sunfish Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2024-05-16 Special electrofishing 0.7 — 0.71 lb 4
Mottled Sculpin Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2010-06-28 Standard trawling 0.2 — 4 2009-06-22 Standard trawling 0.0 — 1
PRD Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.0 — 1
NRD Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch 2016-06-27 Survey seining 0.1 — 2
SLR Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch 2020-09-08 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 4.54 lb 3
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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