Lake Windigo is a small lake on Star Island in northern Minnesota, United States. The lake covers a total of 199 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet. The littoral zone is 129 acres. Due to its shallow depth and subsequent abundant plant and algae growth, water clarity extends 6 feet. The lake hosts small populations of northern pike and walleye a…Lake Windigo is a small lake on Star Island in northern Minnesota, United States. The lake covers a total of 199 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet. The littoral zone is 129 acres. Due to its shallow depth and subsequent abundant plant and algae growth, water clarity extends 6 feet. The lake hosts small populations of northern pike and walleye and large communities of panfish. Access to Lake Windigo is by a short portage from Cass Lake on the north side of the island. The lake is best navigated by canoe, rowboat, or other small watercraft.