Minnesota · DNR survey data
Lake Winona
Lake Winona covers 213 acres in Douglas County, running to 9 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2021. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
No recent survey rating.
BluegillJust a few16.8per trap net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 102 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 102 fish
2021Lengths measured · 87 fish
2015Lengths measured · 5 fish
2008Only 5 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 10 fish
1999CrappieOne of the best around118.5per trap net4"Typical11"Biggest
Lengths measured · 778 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 778 fish
2021Lengths measured · 319 fish
2015Lengths measured · 37 fish
2008Lengths measured · 120 fish
1999Yellow perchExcellent numbers28per gill net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 79 fish
Recent · 2021Lengths measured · 79 fish
2021Lengths measured · 58 fish
2015Lengths measured · 1 fish
2008Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 134 fish
1999Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 213,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 213,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 231,000 fry |
Recent reports
Lake Winona fishing reports
Recent reports on Lake Winona from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Winona Lake (carry-in)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Lake Agnes · 138 ac · 1.3 mi
- Lake Henry · 152 ac · 1.7 mi
- Lake Cowdrey · 243 ac · 1.7 mi
- Lake Latoka · 767 ac · 1.9 mi
- Lottie Lake · 46 ac · 2.1 mi
- Lake Stony · 87 ac · 2.4 mi
- Lake Darling · 1,050 ac · 2.6 mi
- North Union Lake · 118 ac · 2.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Lake Winona?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Lake Winona, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Lake Winona?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Lake Winona have a public access?
Yes. Lake Winona has one public access site: Winona Lake (carry-in).
Is Lake Winona stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2021.
When was Lake Winona last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Lake Winona in 2021, the most recent of 9 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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