May 21st Fishing Report

May 21, 2024

Anglers are experiencing excellent success employing jig and minnow techniques. If you're headed to Lake Winnie, ensure you have an ample supply of ⅛-ounce and ¼-ounce jigs. Hot colors such as parrot, firetiger, glo watermelon, and parakeet have been particularly effective. Pair these with a Spottail Shiner, fathead, or rainbow chub for optimal results. When the wind picks up, fish are being caught in shallow waters as shallow as 4-5 feet. Conversely, when the wind subsides, targeting the 10-13 foot flats has proven fruitful.

Key locations yielding good numbers of fish include the Third River area, the north shore's secondary rock piles, the flats off Mallard and Raven’s Point, and Sugar Point. Anglers are also finding success south of Sugar Point, extending into the River Bar area.

For those seeking species other than walleye, the Tamarack Bay area is worth exploring. Large numbers of Northern Pike, along with some decent perch, are being caught in the Three Sisters area extending back into Plughat Bay. Pike provide exciting action, especially for younger anglers onboard.

Photos courtesy of Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters

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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.