August 1st Fishing Report

August 1, 2025

Anglers can’t go wrong on Lake Winnie right now. Summer trolling patterns are in full swing making for some fun traditional fishing opportunities for anglers. Perch, walleyes, and pike have been firing on shoreline structures from 6-9 ft all across the lake. Photo courtesy of Lake Winnie fishing guide Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

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August 11th Fishing Report

The big lake has been producing lots of action. Trolling techniques both spinner and crankbaits have been producing solid action and a good percentage of keeper fish along with slot fish. Shallow weed edges in 7-9 ft along with rocky points from Little Stony, Sugar, Ravens, and Stony point in 7-9 ft as well. Photo courtesy Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

July 25th Fishing Report

The mix bag bite on Winnie is heating up. Shoreline edges in 8-11 ft along with rock structures as shallow as 5 ft. Jigging, bobbers, and spinners are all working. Spinners are working the best if you want to see more than just walleyes. Tamarack bay has also been producing some good panfishing results. Photo courtesy Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

July 18th Fishing Report

Mixed bag opportunities on the big lake are producing lots of action and great results. Spinners long lined both on shallow shorelines and on main lake structures are producing pike, perch, and walleyes. Photo courtesy Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

July 13th Fishing Report

Walleyes and jumbo perch can be targeted on Winnie in under 12 ft of water all year long.

June 27th Fishing Report

Walleye fishing has remained steady. It’s that time of year where multiple approaches are starting to work well consistently.

June 19th Fishing Report

Walleyes are being caught from 4ft-30ft all across the lake. Lots of big fish and eater size walleyes are showing up in good numbers.