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Lake Winnibigoshish, Plughat Point Public Water Access Site

Winnibigoshish Lake · Cohasset, Itasca County

Lake Winnibigoshish, Plughat Point Public Water Access Site is a 2-lane trailer boat ramp on Winnibigoshish Lake in Cohasset, Minnesota, with 30 trailer parking spaces and restrooms. It is managed by U.S. Forest Service.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
30 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
69,821 acres
Nearest town
28 mi from Grand Rapids

Managed by U.S. Forest Service

Directions: 11 miles northwest of the city of Deer River, Great River Road and Plughat Point Road, on the Mississippi River.

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Fish in Winnibigoshish Lake

Also recorded:

Minnesota state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Northern Pike45 lb 12 oz1929Basswood Lake
Burbot19 lb 10 oz2016Lake of the Woods; near Baudette
Walleye17 lb 8 oz1979Seagull River at Saganaga Lake
Brown Bullhead7 lb 1 oz1974Shallow Lake
Black Crappie5 lb1940Vermillion River
Black Bullhead3 lb 13 oz1997Reno Lake
Yellow Perch3 lb 4 oz1945Lake Plantagenet
Bluegill2 lb 13 oz1948Alice Lake
Rock Bass2 lb 4 oz2024Mille Lacs Lake
Pumpkinseed1 lb 5 oz1999Leech Lake

From official Minnesota record lists: source source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All 9 ramps on Winnibigoshish Lake · All ramps in Itasca County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.