September 20th Fishing Report

September 20, 2024

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. Each day seems to bring different conditions, so what worked yesterday may not work today or tomorrow.

Lake Winnie emphasizes the importance of having reliable electronics on board, as they can help turn a slow fishing day into a successful one. More fish are moving toward shoreline structures, and this fall transition allows anglers to find windward shorelines that offer good fishing without being stuck in the middle of strong winds. For those seeking more active bites, fishing structures exposed to the wind can be effective, but knowing your boat and how to control it is crucial.

Even if the temperatures don't feel like fall yet, the season is definitely in the air. Lake Winnibigoshish is setting up for memorable fall fishing adventures.

Photos courtesy of Captain Jeff Johnson of Northern Drift Outfitters, your Lake Winnie fishing guide.

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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 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.