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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 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."

Dive into Summer on Lake Winnie!

We're gearing up for another incredible summer on the legendary Lake Winnibigoshish. This isn't just any lake; it's a walleye wonderland, a place where dreams are reeled in and fishing stories are born!

Walleye Stripping

Since the early 1920’s the DNR has collected walleye eggs at the narrows between Little Cut Foot Sioux and Cut Foot Sioux lakes. The process involves placing a net across the channel and capturing fish as they move upstream to find spawning areas. Although many species are caught in the net, walleye are of primary importance.