Lake Winnibigoshish “Winnie” is located in North Central Minnesota, just a short drive west of Grand Rapids and a short drive east of Cass Lake along Hwy 2. Lake Winnie is the 4th largest lake in Minnesota, encompassing over 67,000 acres in size and reaching a max depth of 70 feet with over 140 miles of shoreline. Other lakes in the Winnie watershed includes Cut Foot Sioux, Little Cut Foot & Little Winnie. The Mississippi River flows into the lake along its western shore and exits the lake on its eastern side as it flows towards Grand Rapids, MN. Surrounded by the Chippewa National Forest, visitors to the area will find plenty of outdoor activities to keep them busy on and off the water. Many resorts & campgrounds along the shores of Lake Winnie offer great lodging accommodation for your next family vacation or up north fishing trip.
Long known as a fishing hot spot among Minnesota anglers, Winnie hosts a variety of fish species including walleye, northern pike, jumbo perch, slab crappies, panfish, musky and more. Like many other Minnesota fishing destinations Lake Winnie is a well known ice fishing mecca and famous for walleye & jumbo perch through the winter months. Numerous guides and resorts offer ice house rentals for their guests. Be sure to give Lake Winnibigoshish a try when selecting your next Minnesota resort vacation or ice fishing excursion.
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McArdle’s Resort
218-665-2212 | Visit Website | Email
McArdle’s Resort has long been a fixture on the shores of Lake Winnibigoshish. Located near Bena, MN in the heart of the Northwoods our resort has been catering to fishermen and their families since the 1920s. Here you will find everything you need for a great Minnesota vacation no matter what the season. From early spring through late fall our guests can choose to stay in one of our 23 comfortable cabins which are fully furnished with all the amenities necessary to enjoy your stay up north.
Becker’s Resort
218-665-2268 | Visit Website | Email
Where the Mississippi meets Lake Winnibigoshish. Premier family vacation destination with world-class fishing in one of Minnesota’s most famous walleye fisheries. Big Winnie is well known for it superb walleye, northern pike, muskie and jumbo perch fishing. If you are looking for that perfect fishing or family vacation, look no further than Becker’s Resort on Big Winnie. Becker’s exceptional accommodations range from 2 to 6 bedroom ultra modern cabins, full RV hookup sites, tent camping and seasonal RV sites all located on Lake Winnie.
Tamarack Lodge
218-246-8515 | Visit Website | Email
Tamarack Lodge on Lake Winnie is your gateway to some of Minnesota’s best trophy walleye and jumbo perch fishing! Lake Winnie is home to the state Musky record and also produces many trophy size Northern Pike. In addition to these widely sought after fish, Lake Winnie also has excellent populations of Crappies, Sunfish, and a virtually untouched population of huge Largemouth Bass. Unlike some other lakes, Lake Winnie not only produces limits of fish in the spring, but throughout the summer, fall and winter.
Little Winnie Resort
218-246-8501 | Visit Website | Email
Plan your Minnesota Family Vacation With Us! Little Winnie Resort provides great vacation opportunities year round. Look to us for great family-friendly summer vacations or the excitement of spring fishing opener. There’s no better place to experience Minnesota’s awesome fall fishing and hunting opportunities. Experience first-hand why our winter guests return year after year for the area’s best snowmobiling, ice fishing and darkhouse spearing.
Northland Lodge Resort & Campgrounds
218-246-8531 | Visit Website | Email
Nestled in the trees on the shores of Big Winnie in northern Minnesota, Northland Lodge is a great place to take a break from the busy city life. We will quickly become a family favorite. Whether you’re from Iowa, Chicago, or the heart of Minneapolis, we have a vacation spot for you to enjoy. This relaxing Lake Winnie Resort offers 12 modern housekeeping cabins, a large campground with RV hookups, a private dock to some of the best walleye fishing in Minnesota, and a heated swimming pool with a waterslide – Northland Lodge has something for everyone.
High Banks Resort
218-246-2560 | Visit Website | Email
High Banks is centrally located on the Northeast side of Lake Winnibigoshish where we offer our guests great fishing and an excellent place to relax in the secluded Chippewa National Forest with family & friends. Rick, Kim, Carson & Cade Leonhardt would like to welcome you and your family to High Banks Resort, on Lake Winnibigoshish, for your next vacation!
The Four Seasons Resort and Condos
218-665-2231 | Visit Website | Email
We offer the best of the river, the best of the lake, and the best vacation you can take! Join us at The Four Seasons Resort to fish, play, or just plain relax! Lake Winnibigoshish (Big Winnie) is world famous for its outdoor opportunities. Our accommodations include modern, fully furnished housekeeping units plus a campground with complete hookups designed for your convenience.
Cut Foot Sioux Resort
218-246-8706 | Visit Website | Email
Cut Foot Sioux Resort known as “Fisherman’s Paradise” is over 100 years old making it a favorite destination for fishermen. Our resort is nestled in the heart of Chippewa National Forest located on Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake with direct access to Big Cut Foot Sioux and Lake Winnibigoshish which are recognized as some of Minnesota’s top fishing lakes. With a combined 70,000 acres of water, there are tremendous multi-species fishing opportunities. Walleye, Northern, Muskie, Bass, Jumbo Perch, Crappie, Bluegills and Sunfish can all be readily caught here.
Nodak Lodge
218-665-2226 | Visit Website | Email
Amid wetlands, gently rolling hills and 1.6 million acres of national forest, Nodak Lodge is the premier family, fishing and hunting destination for families looking to enjoy the wilderness of northern Minnesota. The undeveloped shores of Lake Winnibigoshish offer a pristine, peaceful experience in one of the area’s best walleye fisheries. Our private, sandy beach is a perfect place to enjoy the summer sun without big crowds, and kids love our playground, heated swimming pool and game room.
Eagle Nest Lodge
218-246-8701 | Visit Website | Email
A Minnesota Family Resort Vacation — the tradition of going “Up North” to a cozy cabin on a scenic lake in the Northwoods, relaxing and enjoying time with family and new friends, and making memories that will last a lifetime — this is what a resort vacation at Eagle Nest Lodge is all about. Come visit us in Northern Minnesota! Choosing the perfect Minnesota family resort for your family’s next vacation can be a daunting task, but we believe we make it easy to choose Eagle Nest Lodge because of our perfect mix of resort amenities, unmatched natural beauty and personalized customer service.
Bowen Lodge
218-246-8707 | Visit Website | Email
For fishing pros and casual anglers alike, Bowen Lodge is a key point of entry for Lake Winnibigoshish and Cutfoot Sioux. Thanks to its location at the heart of world famous “Walleye Alley”, Bowens is the hub for walleye fishermen visiting Northern Minnesota. Fishing success rates are among the highest in Minnesota and besides fishing for delicious walleye, you can hunt for trophy muskies, crappie, bluegill, perch and fighting northern pike.Family owned since 1982, the atmosphere is friendly, sincere and accomodating, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction and family traditions.
The Pines Resort & Campground
218-246-8546 | Visit Website | Email
Give your family a new vacation experience this year at one of the top walleye fishing resorts in Minnesota. The Pines Resort offers 13 housekeeping cabins, nine seasonal RV campsites, and three RV campsites set amidst a wooded shoreline of oak, maple, birch and pine on Lake Winnibigoshish. Come enjoy the great outdoors at Lake Winnie, where 95 percent of the shoreline is uninhabited and the fish and wildlife are abundant.
Denny’s Resort
218-665-2222 | Visit Website | Email
Denny’s Resort is located at the Southern end of Lake Winnibigoshish, also known as Lake Winnie, nearest to the town of Bena, Minnesota. It is conveniently located on State Highway 2, about 35 miles West of Grand Rapids and 20 miles East of Cass Lake. Established in 1932, Denny’s Resort is one of the oldest fishing resorts on Lake Winnie and is located nearest to some of the best walleye and perch structure on the lake. We also have great pike fishing and some excellent muskie fishing.