October 16th Fishing Report

October 16, 2025

Walleyes on Winnie continue to bite. The cold weather has triggered a feeding frenzy. The time is now if your a jig fishermen. The north shore all the way into third River flowage has been great weather and wind dependent.

Photo courtesy Lake Winnie fishing guide Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

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October 6th Fishing Report

Walleyes and crappies continue to bite in the northland regardless of unseasonably warm weather for this time of year. Walleyes continue to remain shallow on the big lake mostly 11 ft and under. If you are noticing too much bait but marking lots of fish move on. Jigging has started to take precedence over trolling techniques. Tight lines and enjoy this beautiful fall weather. Photo courtesy of Lake Winnie fishing guide, Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

September 29th Fishing Report

Fall fishing is in swing. Walleyes are hitting both spinner and jigs along Winnie’s prominent shorelines. The big lake does require playing the wind and some good electronics to find the spot on the spot. Enjoy the beautiful weather and setting the hook. Photo courtesy Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

Lake Winnie - A Year-Round Destination

Everyone knows that summer up here at Lake Winnie is a blast. Sun's out, water's warm enough to jump in, and there's a real buzz with everyone having fun. But honestly? Fall around here has its own kind of awesome.Yeah, the days get a little shorter, and you might need a sweater in the morning, but don't think that's the end of the good times. September just kind of rolls in easy, bringing this calm and beauty that's hard to beat. If you're looking to really get away, take a deep breath, and just enjoy the quiet of nature, then listen up. Fall on Lake Winnie could be just what you need.

September 12th Fishing Report

Walleyes continue to be prominent on main shoreline pieces of structure all across the big lake. 6-8 ft of water when there is wind and clouds and 9-11 ft when things get calm and sunny. Spinners along with other trolling techniques have still been working. Photo courtesy Lake Winnie fishing guide Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

September 8th Fishing Report

Crappies in Cutfoot are showing life. Fish are being caught in 13-17ft of water. 1/16 ounce jigs fished vertical or on bobbers have been the ticket. It definitely feels like fall and fish across the lake are setting up on primary fall areas. Photo courtesy Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters. Your Lake Winnie fishing guide.

August 23rd Fishing Report

Walleyes on Winnie are trending towards shoreline structures.