Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys · latest August 8, 2016
Wynne Lake FishingAWater-quality grade A
Minnesota DNR surveys at Wynne Lake average 1.90 walleye per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 8 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated August 8, 2016. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 6–27 inches. In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Wynne Lake carries an overall water-quality grade of A. Water clarity averages 7.3 feet of visibility, and the lake has public access. The survey figures on this page are Minnesota DNR's own; the water-quality grade comes from EPA Water Quality Portal samples. Neither is a forecast of today's bite.
Species recorded at Wynne Lake
10 species on the Minnesota DNR list for this lake. A species on the list has been recorded here; it does not mean it is catchable today or in every part of the lake.
Stocking at Wynne Lake
No stocking record for Wynne Lake appears in the Minnesota DNR material on file. That is an absence in the published record, not a confirmation that the lake is unstocked — some waters are managed as naturally reproducing and never appear in a stocking list at all.
Getting on the water
Minnesota DNR lists the public access sites, including ramp type and parking, in the documents below.
Survey results in full
Minnesota DNR surveys at Wynne Lake average 1.90 walleye per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 8 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated August 8, 2016. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 6–27 inches.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Wynne Lake A from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
8 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2016-08-08 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg catch rate (CPUE) | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Tullibee (Cisco) | 6.22 | 0.11 lb |
| Black Crappie | 2.34 | 0.3 lb |
| Bluegill | 2.09 | 0.37 lb |
| Walleye | 1.90 | 0.72 lb |
| White Sucker | 1.84 | 2.3 lb |
| Northern Pike | 1.56 | 1.56 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE means more abundant in standardized sampling. This is not a weekly bite report.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Tullibee (Cisco)
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Walleye
From the 2016-08-08 survey
Wynne Lake is a 278 acre lake located just northwest of the city of Biwabik. It is accessed by a ramp on the north end of the lake. It has a maximum depth of 52 feet and dark brown water. in August 2016, oxygen levels were adequate for fish to a depth of 27 feet. Wynne Lake is relatively developed with year round and…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Wynne Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — WynneFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — WynnePublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Common questions
What fish are in Wynne Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys at Wynne Lake average 1.90 walleye per unit of sampling effort (CPUE) across 8 surveys. The most recent is a Standard Survey dated August 8, 2016. Length samples in the latest survey that recorded them ran 6–27 inches. Minnesota DNR lists 10 species for the lake in total. Those are survey results, not a catch report: a net set on one date measures what was in that net.
When was Wynne Lake last surveyed?
The most recent fisheries survey on file for Wynne Lake is dated August 8, 2016. Survey intervals vary by lake and by species; a gap of several years between surveys is normal and does not mean the record is missing.
Is Wynne Lake stocked?
No stocking record for Wynne Lake appears in the Minnesota DNR material on file. That is not the same as a confirmed unstocked lake: it means no stocking document was published for it in the records this page draws on.
Does the water-quality grade tell me how Wynne Lake fishes?
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not a water-quality grade. LakeQuality grades Wynne Lake A from EPA Water Quality Portal chemistry, and the water-quality trend over 6 years of monitoring is improving. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Before you eat what you catch
A water-quality grade is not a consumption advisory. Mercury and PCB advice for Minnesota waters comes from MDH, and it is issued per species and per size class — a lake can grade well and still carry a meal limit on larger predator fish.
Where to stay near Wynne Lake
Top-rated places to stay near Wynne Lake
Planning a trip to Wynne Lake?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Wynne Lake — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.