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Lake Information for Winnibigoshish Lake


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Description: 

Lake Winnibigoshish is a body of water in north central Minnesota, in the Chippewa National Forest. Its name comes from the Ojibwe language Wiinibiigoozhish, meaning "putridly stagnant waters"; the name is related in structure to Lake Winnipeg and to the Algonquian name for Green Bay, to which the Ho-chunk (Winnebago) Nation was named after.

The former Winnibigoshish Township (now unorganized), located on the north shore of Lake Winnibigoshish, in Itasca County, Minnesota was named after this lake.

Fishing Description: 

Lake Winnibigoshish is one of the premier walleye, perch and musky lakes in the state.

It also contains some northern pike, brown bullhead, and white sucker.

Fish: 
Sucker
Fish: 
Walleye
Fish: 
Salmon Family
Optional Information
Maximum depth: 
70ft
Surface area: 
56470.00
Name: 
Winnibigoshish Lake
Lake type: 
lake
State: 
Minnesota

Businesses Located Nearby

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    Winnie One Stop
  • 38499 Mn-46 - Deer River, MN
  • (218) 246-9630

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