March 18th Fishing Report

March 18, 2025

It has been a fun Ice Fishing season this year! As sad as we are for it to come to an end, we can't wait for fishing this summer - so pack away your ice houses and ice fishing gear, and start bringing out your favorite summer season fishing equiptment, it'll be here quicker than we think!

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March 4th Fishing Report

Perch are firing all across the north. Leech, Winnie, Cass are all producing good numbers of fish and quality. Shallow flats with deep water adjacent is the pattern. Looking for the largest shoreline flats is key right now. Photo courtesy of Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters, your Lake Winnie fishing guide. We have the perch!

February 24th Fishing Report

Perch are firing on Lake Winnie. Being mobile is key to staying on active schools. The sit and wait game hasn’t been all that beneficial. Big perch on Winnie require a mobile approach.

February 14th Fishing Report

Perch fishing on Lake Winnie in February is always a reliable choice. Fish are active and becoming more aggressive as they prepare for the spring spawn, which typically occurs from April to early May. Anglers can begin to target specific locations in February by focusing on on typical spawning grounds that the fish will start using in the spring. The migration is underway, so do not overlook shallow flats and I mean shallow, 5-8 ft. Spearing like locations. Generally, the perch. In shallower waters tend to be larger and more aggressive.

February 7th Fishing Report

Crappies and bluegills have been hitting the fishing cleaning tables all over the Lake Winnie region. Numbers are great, and it’s offering anglers some great daytime fishing opportunities. Lake conditions have changed across the area with the recent wind and snowfall. Drifts have made vehicle travel a little more challenging when trying to navigate off the beaten path. Photo courtesy Guided Ice Fishing MN. Captains Lyle Unger and Jeff Johnson.

January 24th Fishing Report

Walleyes, perch, and pike are all biting on Lake Winnie, offering a mixed bag for anglers willing to stay a bit shallower than usual for this time of year. Small rock structures off the north shore have been productive. Ice castle groups staying on the lake are taking advantage of prime walleye fishing during both morning and evening hours. Perch fishing, however, often requires anglers to get out and explore a bit more during the day. Best of luck to everyone this weekend! Be sure to check in with local resorts for the latest updates on current road conditions.

January 17th Fishing Report

Fishing in the lake Winnie region has been steady. Anglers are reporting good success on the big pond and other smaller area lakes.