Fishing Reports

September 6 Fishing Report

Fall fishing has arrived, and for those who anticipate fall jig fishing, it's also underway.

August 30th Fishing Report

Walleyes, perch, and pike are transitioning back to shoreline structures across Lake Winnibigoshish.

August 23rd Fishing Report

Trolling has been crucial for anglers this week, as fish are scattered in smaller pods and on the move. Walleyes are starting to appear along shoreline transitions on the west shore and the south shore, extending from Richards Townsite Landing towards the river.

August 16 Fishing Report

Good numbers of walleyes are also being found on Winnie’s major bar systems in 13-16 feet of water.

August 9th Fishing Report

Walleye and pike action across Lake Winnie’s major bar systems has been decent!

August 2nd Fishing Report

When visiting the Lake Winnie region, stocking up on 1/8 ounce tungsten jigs is highly recommended. Northland's 1/8 ounce tungsten jigs mimic the profile of a 1/16 ounce lead jig, offering exceptional versatility.

July 26th Fishing Report

NDO 7:35 AM (45 minutes ago) to me Panfish opportunities on Lake Winnie and Cutfoot Sioux continue to expand. Small spinner rigs with chunks of nightcrawler work well for targeting bluegills, while the same rig tipped with a minnow can increase your chances for crappies.

July 19th Fishing Report

Water temperatures on Lake Winnie are currently in the mid-70s. Fishing conditions have been steadily improving following a brief downturn due to a mayfly hatch.

July 10th Fishing Report

Currently, two primary fishing techniques dominate on Lake Winnie: trolling spinners and bobber fishing. Walleyes are spread throughout the system, although the lake is beginning to recover from recent bug hatches. Captain Jeff of Northern Drift Outfitters with a shallow biting Lake Winnie walleye.

June 28th Fishing Report

Recent weeks in the Lake Winnie region have seen challenges from bug hatches, wind, and severe weather. Despite these conditions, fishing has remained steady for dedicated anglers who manage to reach the fish. Walleyes are abundant on main lake bars and humps. Successful anglers are primarily finding their catch offshore.

June 22nd Fishing Report

Large populations of walleye have been consistently found on Winnie’s main lake bars and humps. On calmer days, anglers are catching fish off the edges at depths of up to 35 feet.

June 11th Fishing Report

Fish are beginning to show up on mid lake structures along with keys areas along Moxeys Hole and Ace in the Hole along the east side. Areas such as these provide endless supplies of forage this time of year for hungry walleyes. As walleyes continue to transition to mid lake structures presentations will begin to change as well. Crankbaits have played a huge factor especially for those that are targeting late afternoon and into the evening.

June 4th Fishing Report

Anglers on Lake Winnie should bear in mind that we're roughly three weeks ahead of last year's timeline. Sometimes, fishing memories can leave anglers feeling stuck, repeating phrases like "they should be here" or "I've caught them here before."

May 28th Fishing Report

This week, many fish have been successfully caught using bobber techniques with leeches and minnows, while long-lining lighter weight spinner rigs is also becoming increasingly effective. Remember, if you're in the vicinity of fish but they're not biting, don't hesitate to switch up your approach. Anglers who remain flexible in their techniques are more likely to capitalize on opportunities, especially when they know the fish are present but reluctant to bite.

May 21st Fishing Report

The 2024 open water fishing season is underway! Walleye fishing on Lake Winnie has kicked off to a fantastic start. The early ice-out this spring left many anglers wondering about the stage of the fish and their whereabouts. However, the traditional early-season spots on Lake Winnie have proven reliable once again, with walleyes found exactly where expected.

January 24th Fishing Report

Walleye action has been on and off, and it depends on the day, but when it’s on, anglers are catching big numbers of fish.

January 18th Fishing Report

Walleye action has slowed since the cold front, but some fish continue to be caught during the evening hours and after dark in 18 to 30 feet.

January 11th Fishing Report

There are some ice cracks that you need to be aware of, but 9 to 11 inches of ice is pretty consistent throughout the main lake, and ATVs are being used.

January 4th Fishing Report

Main lake ice has improved after last week’s rain and despite a few active cracks, you’ll find 8 to 10 inches of ice throughout the majority of the lake.