Winchell Lake
Cook County · Near Grand Marais
1.37 mi²
area
160 ft
max depth
15.7 mi
shoreline
12
campsites
Winchell is a 876-acre lake near Grand Marais with a maximum depth of 160 feet. The lake has 12 campsites and connects directly by open water to Wanihigan. Access is via portages ranging from 21 rods (easy) to 110 rods (hard), with routes to Gaskin, Omega, and Pup lakes as well. Winchell offers good paddling with moderate water character typical of the Boundary Waters.
Sources
DNR fisheries survey data available for Winchell Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.