Winnibigoshish Lake Homes for Sale Near Sugar Lake WMA | 2 Listings
Discover Winnibigoshish Lake
Winnibigoshish Lake, spanning Itasca and Cass Counties near Sugar Lake Wildlife Management Area, covers an impressive 56,471.63 acres, offering a vibrant setting for lakefront living. With a littoral area of 18,904 acres, a shore length of 69.78 miles, a mean depth of 15.1 feet, and a maximum depth of 69.8 feet, this lake is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Winnibigoshish Lake is not a border water or a sentinel lake, ensuring a dynamic yet serene retreat in Northern Minnesota.
Fishing and Recreation
Winnibigoshish Lake is renowned for its premier fishing opportunities, as detailed by the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder (11014700). Fish species include:
- Black bullhead
- Black crappie
- Bluegill
- Brown bullhead
- Burbot
- Hybrid sunfish
- Lake whitefish
- Largemouth bass
- Muskellunge
- Northern pike
- Pumpkinseed
- Rock bass
- Sunfish
- Tullibee (cisco)
- Walleye
- Yellow bullhead
- Yellow perch
- Bowfin (dogfish)
- Shorthead redhorse
- Silver redhorse
- White sucker
- Banded killifish
- Blackchin shiner
- Blacknose shiner
- Bluntnose minnow
- Brassy minnow
- Common shiner
- Creek chub
- Emerald shiner
- Fathead minnow
- Finescale dace
- Golden shiner
- Hornyhead chub
- Iowa darter
- Johnny darter
- Logperch
- Mimic shiner
- Mottled sculpin
- Northern pearl dace
- Northern redbelly dace
- Sand shiner
- Spotfin shiner
- Spottail shiner
- Tadpole madtom
- Trout-perch
The lake's vast size and multiple public access points support boating, water skiing, and kayaking, while winter offers ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Surrounding Area and Homes
Situated near the Sugar Lake Wildlife Management Area and Chippewa National Forest, Winnibigoshish Lake provides hiking, camping, and birdwatching opportunities. Nearby towns like Deer River offer local amenities, including dining and shops, while the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway, a short drive away, showcases stunning Minnesota landscapes. Lakefront homes on Winnibigoshish Lake range from cozy cabins to spacious modern residences, featuring private docks, screened porches, and expansive lakefront lots, perfect for families, anglers, or vacation home buyers. As one of Minnesota's most sought-after lakes, listings move quickly, so act fast to secure your dream home.
Discover your dream waterfront property by browsing our Winnibigoshish Lake listings below, where premier fishing and vibrant living await.
