Winslow Lake
Winslow Lake is in the Paint River watershed in Iron County, about 21 miles northwest of Iron River. It is known for a self-sustaining walleye population.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
The 2016 DNR report called walleye abundant. It listed a no-kill rule that may have changed.
Northern Pike
Fish averaged about 21 inches in the DNR survey.
Crappie
Black crappie averaged about 9 inches.
Bluegill
Mostly small, average about 6 inches.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Winslow Lake Boat RampRampPublic boat ramp in Iron County, listed by the Michigan DNR. About 1/3 of the shoreline is national forest.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Winslow Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Winslow Lake ↗Local tips
- Walleye regulations here have been special. Read the current rules before keeping any fish.
- Pike have no minimum size in the 2016 report. Confirm the current rule.
- A privately owned dam sits at the outlet, so watch for current near it.
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