​The fall fishing is in full swing and the fish are hungry and eager to bite.  Multi-species has been great this past week.  Walleyes, Northerns, and Perch, have all been good to very good.

Walleyes are being found in the shallow water 6-8' along the shoreline points.  The wind side of the point seems to be the best.  Jigs and minnows are the preferred method of catching them right now.

Northern fishing is very good.  Trolling larger spoons is a sure bet.  Fish the deepest weeds just inside the shoreline break in 13-15'.  Look for areas that have a lot of life on your electronics and you will catch pike.  Some fish are also in 7-10', as well.  Fish are being caught while pursuing  walleyes on jigs and minnows.  We also have had some success on big sucker minnows under bobbers.  Using this method, you need to find the thickest weeds possible.

Perch have been scattered, but the size has been real good.  You probably won't sit in one spot and catch a limit of perch, but if you move around you will be able to find the fish.  The depth we are finding them ranges from 4'  all the way to 25', so you need to be willing to look around and try different structures.

We have decided to close the resort on October 4 this year.  We thank all of our guests for coming during this season of uncertainty.  Thank you for trusting us to keep you safe.  Oh, by the way, the fishing should be good from now to October 4, so if you want to come up, we have space for you.  Still offering our fall 20% discount on cabin rental.  The future of walleye fishing is very bright on Lake Winnie, so if you want to make plans for next season, give us a call, prime dates are filling up fast for 2021.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​Just as I predicted, the fall fishing season has gotten off to a roaring start!  All species of fish are in the biting mood right now.  The nice thing about the bite is that your favorite method of fishing will probably catch fish.

The walleyes have moved shallow and they are catching them in 5-8' of water.  Anything with bait attached to it will catch them.  I have been using an 1/8 oz. jig but some are using spinners and doing just as well.

Northern fishing has been nothing short of fantastic.  Trolling spoons seems to be working the best, but we are catching pike on jigs and minnows as well as casting, too.  Keep in mind, whatever you prefer will work.

Perch fishing has been good.  It is hard to go out and get a limit of 10" plus fish, but if you are patient, you will get the nicer perch.  By the end of your stay, you should have a nice limit of perch.   Eight to ten feet of water with minnows has been the best perch depth.  It seems like when you catch a few nice ones, you will have to move a little to catch some more nice ones.  That may change as the water cools down even more.

The word is definitely out about the good bite on Lake Winnie.  Boat traffic is up from the past couple of years.  We still have openings for guests who want to take advantage of the fishing and our 20% fall discount.  Look forward to seeing you this fall.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​As predicted, the walleye fishing is really heating up.  The fish have moved shallow and are eager to bite.  This program should last the rest of the fall.  It hearkens back to the old days where we could catch walleyes in the shallow water.  The algae bloom has made the water clarity down to four feet.  Quite the contrast to the 12-14' of clarity just a few months ago.  Jigs and minnows, trolling crankbaits or spinners with live bait are all working great.  The walleyes are mainly on the small side, but with sorting, you can catch plenty of  fish over 14" for the pan.

Perch fishing has been o.k.  When you find them, you can get a nice batch of perch.

Northern fishing remains very good.  Trolling seems to be the best method for pike, but you can get some while fishing for walleyes or casting big baits.  Spoons and large stick baits are working great trolling for northerns.  Vary your depth and speed until you get the location for the day.

Our fall discount starts on Labor Day and we are going to have a great month of fishing.  If you want to get away, now would be an awesome time to do it.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​The walleyes are biting.  All methods are working.  Trolling, jigging, live bait rigging, jigging raps, and bobber fishing are all catching fish.  The key is finding the fish and then they will bite.  We are catching a lot of small fish right now.   Some are keepers and some are just a tad small to keep.  If the growth continues as it has this summer, Most of the 2018 year class will be in the keeper category by Labor Day.

Northern fishing is steady.  All methods are working.  The largest fish seem to be caught on sucker minnows.  Trolling, casting, and jigging larger minnows are also catching nice pike.

Perch fishing is kind of spotty.  You can get perch, though, if you are persistent.  Worms or minnows under bobbers are working, as well as spinners and minnows, jigs and minnnows, and a bare hook with a minnow or worm.  Look for them in the weeds, on the flats, or off the main breaklines.  

I am still very optimistic for the fall fishing.  Those small walleyes are hungry and eager to bite.  They are showing up in the shallows when there is a chop on the water.  Multi-species fishing will be great.  Take advantage of our fall discount.  Give us a call and we can get you in on some quality fishing.

 

Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231