Lake Winneshiek
Lake Winneshiek is the Pool 9 stretch of the Mississippi River above Lock and Dam 9, near Ferryville in Crawford County. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Cold Springs LandingRampTown of Seneca. Single concrete lane, about 3 feet of water at the ramp, 11 to 15 trailer stalls. Run by US Fish & Wildlife Service, 507-452-4232. No restrooms.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Cold Springs LandingPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Winneshiek are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lake Winneshiek ↗Local tips
- Wind can build fast on the open water, so watch the forecast.
- Fish weedy backwaters and sloughs for pike, bass and panfish.
- Daily panfish limit is 25 on the river.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.