Minnesota · DNR survey data
Winter Lake
Winter Lake covers 117 acres in Becker County, 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
Northern pikeOne of the best around32per gill net16"Typical22"Biggest
Lengths measured · 40 fish
CrappieJust a few7per trap net11"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 51 fish
Yellow perchExcellent numbers18per gill net6"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 24 fish
Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 100,000 fry |
Recent reports
Winter Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Winter Lake 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
- Winter Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Waboose Lake · 232 ac · 2.9 mi
- Strawberry Lake · 1,498 ac · 4 mi
- Ice Cracking Lake · 345 ac · 5.1 mi
- Round Lake · 1,094 ac · 5.1 mi
- Little Bemidji Lake · 293 ac · 6.1 mi
- Little Sugar Bush Lake · 221 ac · 6.2 mi
- Many Point Lake · 1,701 ac · 6.4 mi
- Big Sugar Bush Lake · 522 ac · 6.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Winter Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Winter Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Winter Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2021) recorded largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Winter Lake have a public access?
Yes. Winter Lake has one public access site: Winter Lake (trailer launch).
Is Winter Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2022.
When was Winter Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Winter Lake in 2021.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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