September 8th Fishing Report

September 8, 2025

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.

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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.

August 23rd Fishing Report

Walleyes on Winnie are trending towards shoreline structures.

August 18th Fishing Report

Walleyes are pushing back to the shoreline. Find bait and you will find the walleyes. 5-9 ft across the big lakes primary shorelines. Covering water with trolling techniques will help you locate fish quickly. Photo courtesy Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Ouffitters.

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.

August 1st Fishing Report

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.

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.