Windigo Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Cass Lake. DNR lake ID 04004800.
Windigo Lake is a 195.1-acre lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Cass Lake. Its deepest point reaches 25 ft, and about 66% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 8.8 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 04004800 |
|---|---|
| County | Beltrami County, near Cass Lake |
| Surface area | 195.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 25 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 66% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.8 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 8.8 ft.
Fishing on Windigo Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1984 (42 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 1.0 | 0.5 to 3.0 |
| Northern pike | gill | 6.0 | 4.8 to 12.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 6.5 | 2.0 to 21.5 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 2.8 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.0 | 1.0 to 4.8 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.5 | 0.8 to 4.3 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 77.25 | 8.3 to 50.1 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 1.0 | 0.3 to 1.4 |
| Smallmouth bass | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 6.0 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 64.0 | 2.8 to 10.3 |
| Rock bass | trap | 1.0 | 0.5 to 1.5 |
Walleye catch was within the typical range for similar lakes in that survey.
Fishing regulations
- Sunfish daily limit 5. (DNR Quality Sunfish Initiative)
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Cass Lake 0.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Lost Lake 2.6 mi, Beltrami County
- Buck Lake 3.1 mi, Beltrami County
- Mission Lake 3.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Schram Lake 3.5 mi, Beltrami County
- Silver Lake 4.3 mi, Beltrami County
- Ten Lake 4.4 mi, Beltrami County
- Pug Hole Lake 4.4 mi, Beltrami County
Questions about Windigo Lake
How deep is Windigo Lake?
Windigo Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 66% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Windigo Lake?
Windigo Lake covers about 195.1 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
How clear is Windigo Lake?
Summer water clarity on Windigo Lake averages 8.8 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Windigo Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Windigo Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Windigo Lake?
Homes on Windigo Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Windigo Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Windigo Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 66% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 8.8 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Windigo Lake?
Yes. Sunfish daily limit 5.
Ask us about Windigo Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Beltrami County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1984), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.