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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.7
BluegillPanfish, present4.1
PerchPanfish, present4.1
CrappiePanfish, present4.1
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1
Northern pikePresent4.1How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at Public Launch - Off Highline RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2014 | 320,000 white sucker fry, 0.75" |
| 2013 | 640,000 white sucker fry, 0.25" |
| 2012 | 320,000 white sucker fry, 0.5" |
The DNR has 30 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Catfish
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies, Northern Pike (Larger Than 19"), Walleye (Larger Than 15")
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Windigo
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Catches & reportsLakes near Windigo
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Twenty-sevenSawyer | 0.7 | 56 | 21 ft |
| Schoolhouse LakeSawyer | 1.5 | 58 | 12 ft |
| Durphee LakeSawyer | 1.9 | 193 | 16 ft |
| Johnson LakeSawyer | 2.4 | 62 | 28 ft |
| Grindstone LakeSawyer | 2.7 | 3,111 | 60 ft |
| Lac Courte OreillesSawyer | 3 | 5,039 | 90 ft |
| Spring LakeSawyer | 3.6 | 220 | 18 ft |
| Tripp LakeSawyer | 3.8 | 57 | 5 ft |
Windigo questions
How deep is Windigo Lake?
Windigo Lake is 51 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 503 acres.
What fish are in Windigo Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Windigo Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Public Launch - Off Highline Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Windigo Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Windigo Lake?
No size limit · 1 over 14" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Windigo Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2014 the DNR and partners stocked 320,000 white sucker (fry).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.