Windy Lake
Cass County, Minnesota, near Shovel Lake. DNR lake ID 11001000.
Windy Lake is a 95.1-acre lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Shovel Lake. Its deepest point reaches 29 ft, and about 75% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.5 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 | 11001000 |
|---|---|
| County | Cass County, near Shovel Lake |
| Surface area | 95.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 29 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 75% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.5 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 10.5 ft.
Fishing on Windy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 7.0 | 2.5 to 7.8 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 6.5 | 1.5 to 20.5 |
| Black crappie | gill | 15.0 | 1.0 to 9.1 |
| Black crappie | trap | 16.0 | 1.1 to 10.6 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 21.25 | 4.3 to 32.8 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.75 | 0.5 to 1.4 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 9.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 55.75 | 1.3 to 9.8 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
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
- Egg Lake 1.8 mi, Cass County
- Little Thunder Lake 3.4 mi, Cass County
- Michaud Lake 4.7 mi, Cass County
- Thiebault Lake 5.1 mi, Cass County
- Little McKinney Lake 5.5 mi, Aitkin County
- Holy Water Lake 5.6 mi, Aitkin County
- McKinney Lake 5.9 mi, Aitkin County
- Otter Lake 6.6 mi, Aitkin County
Questions about Windy Lake
How deep is Windy Lake?
Windy Lake reaches a maximum depth of 29 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 75% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Windy Lake?
Windy Lake covers about 95.1 acres in Cass County, Minnesota.
How clear is Windy Lake?
Summer water clarity on Windy Lake averages 10.5 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Windy Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Windy 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 Windy Lake?
Homes on Windy 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 Windy Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Windy Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 75% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.5 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Windy Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Windy Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Windy Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Cass 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.