July 26th Fishing Report

July 26, 2024

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. Shallow weeds in the 5-7 ft range are producing the best results. Water temperatures on Lake Winnie remain in the mid-70s. Walleyes are relating to mid-lake bars and humps. To find larger concentrations of fish, look for rocky areas on top of these bars and humps, as well as steeper breaks. Pitching jigs with a nightcrawler or leech has been effective, along with bobber fishing. Pulling spinners is also proving effective, with the spinner bite expected to improve later in the evening. Photo courtesy of Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters.

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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.