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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Winona, MN
- How big is Lake Winona?
- How deep is Lake Winona?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Winona?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Winona area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Winona?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Winona?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Winona?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Winona?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Winona?
How big is Lake Winona?
How deep is Lake Winona?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Winona?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Silverside, Freshwater Drum, Gizzard Shad, Golden Shiner, Goldeye, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Shorthead Redhorse, Smallmouth Buffalo, Spotted Sucker, Warmouth and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Lake Winona area?
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Are there boat launches on Lake Winona?
Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Winona?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Winona?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
The 318 acre Lake Winona is located in the City of Winona and is surrounded by city park and biking path. There are two distinct basins to the lake. The upper (West) basin is generally shallow with little depth diversity, while the lower (East) basin has more depth and habitat diversity. A dredging project completed in 2001 on the lower basin created a larger area of deeper water with less vegetation to hinder recreation. Fish communities are similar in the two basins, but most fishing pressure occurs in the lower basin.
There are three public boat accesses and three fishing piers on the lake. There is also ample opportunity for shore angling. Many fish houses can be seen utilizing the lake in winter months. There is an outlet from the lake that eventually connects to the Mississippi River. The outlet is controlled by a city owned concrete dam with 0.8 foot head. There is an electrical barrier operated by the city above the dam to impede influx of Common Carp and other fish species from the Mississippi River.
Sand is the most common substrate in Lake Winona. The upper basin is dominated by muck near the inlet. Gravel, silt, clay, rock, muck and rubble are rare throughout both basins. Burreed, bushy pondweed, cattail, curly-leaf pondweed, duckweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, coontail, purple loosestrife, sago pondweed, and water meal can all be found. Curly-leaf pondweed dominates much of Lake Winona in May and June. There are a few areas in the lower basin that reach 38 feet in depth. Much of the shoreline is sandy with a gradual drop off.
Lake Winona provides good fishing for quality size Largemouth Bass and in recent years has provided quality fishing for Bluegill. The average size of Bluegill has shown improvement since the 2001 dredging project. Other gamefish species include Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Walleye and Yellow Perch
Walleye fingerlings were stocked annually (100 pounds) until 2012, but now stocking is done in alternate (even number) years at a rate of 200 pounds per year. Walleye stocking has provided a relatively consistent population and opportunity for anglers to catch this species.
What is the average air temp for Lake Winona?
Are there any state parks near Lake Winona?
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Winona...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lake Goodview | 4.5 mi | 77 | 26 ft |
| Trempealeau River -Un Slough | 6.0 mi | 40 | 3 ft |
| Trempealeau River -Un Slough | 6.6 mi | 20 | |
| Kieselhorse Bay | 10.6 mi | 202 | |
| First Lake | 11.4 mi | 17 | 3 ft |
| Second Lake | 11.4 mi | 24 | 7 ft |
| Third Lake | 12.0 mi | 35 | 8 ft |
| Round Lake | 12.2 mi | 40 | 7 ft |
| Long Lake | 12.3 mi | 54 | 11 ft |
| Bensel Pond | 12.4 mi | 45 | 5 ft |
