Fishing Reports

December 20th Fishing Report

Anglers are finding a decent walleye bite during early mornings and evenings, particularly around primary structures. Focus on breaklines in the 12-16 ft range and humps adjacent to deeper water.

December 16th Fishing Report

Today’s report comes from the Tamarack Bay area, where large schools of perch are being found in depths of 8-12 feet. There’s plenty of action, with a good number of larger perch in the 10-12 inch range.

October 25th Fishing Report

Temperatures in the north country are definitely dropping. Fishing on Lake Winnie has remained steady, with anglers reporting great days still.

October 18th Fishing Report

Fall crappies and walleyes are really firing. The big lake has been producing along with Cutfoot Sioux.

October 11th Fishing Report

Walleye fishing on the big pond is still producing well, as water temperatures drop and fish start to feed heavily. Many bites are happening across the lake, with most activity concentrated on typical fall shoreline structures.

October 4th Fishing Report

The Lake Winnie region has been battered by wind for about a week now. Shoreline fish should be set up and ready to feed for the upcoming weekend; however, it doesn't look like we'll catch a break this weekend either. With strong winds on the horizon, anglers should remember that the south shore of Winnie often fishes better in a heavy south wind, which may be counterintuitive. In contrast, the north shore seems to perform better when the wind is pushing in.

September 20th Fishing Report

Water temperatures on Lake Winnie are ranging from 65 to 70 degrees. Most of the walleye, perch, and pike fishing has been taking place along shoreline structures in 7 to 10 feet of water. Key areas to focus on include the south shoreline, stretching from Richards Townsite to the west. The east shore, from Highbanks down into Musky Bay, is also holding good numbers of fish.

September 20th Fishing Report

Prime fall fishing is still a couple of weeks away, but Little Cutfoot has been producing good numbers of panfish, with crappies getting significantly larger over the past week. As for the big lake, anglers should be prepared to adapt. Reports indicate a solid spinner bite, while others are having success with jigging techniques, whether trolling or casting.

September 13 Fishing Report

Anglers seeking multi species action are targeting depths of 9-11 feet with spinner rigs. Jig and minnow techniques are also effective for these fish.

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.