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Fishing Report July 4th, 2020

7/5/2020

The fishing this past week can be summed up in one word "hot". We saw temperatures that were way above normal and calm winds. That made for some hot fishing. Catching had its moments, as well.

Walleyes are finally showing up on the mid lake structure. The bugs are hatching and the fish are eating. Look for a sunken island that has less fishing pressure for best results. Rigs and leeches or crawlers is working the best. Some walleyes are being caught on jigging Raps, too.

Northern fishing is still very good. Find the best weed growth and use your favorite method to catch pike. You will not be disappointed.

Some muskies were reported on the prowl. Jake had one eat one of the perch he was reeling in. There were also four others that were hooked and got away. So these fish are starting to get active.
Perch fishing is still very solid. Backwater areas in dense weeds are still the best bet for perch. Jigs and fathead minnows or even artificial baits are catching perch. All in all, it was a pretty good week of fishing despite the calm, hot weather. We have some openings coming up, but they are filling up fast. With the Canadian Border closed, we are getting calls from folks who normally go north of the border to fish. We welcome the opportunity to show them that they don't necessarily have to travel to Canada to have some good fishing.

Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

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Fishing Report June 27, 2020

6/27/2020

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Walleye fishing this season is kind of like the rest of the year has gone, kind of out of sorts! There are no signs of life out on the midlake structure. That is totally out of whack! A normal year would see bugs hatching on the mid lake structure of Lake Winnie. That hasn't happened so far. We are catching some fish along the shoreline drops in low light conditions, morning and evening. Rigs with leeches seem to be the best presentation. Look a little deeper than normal in 20-30' of water.

Perch fishing has been pretty reliable. If you are looking for a meal of fish, this has been the go to program. Minnows in the backwater areas in the cabbage weeds are holding the most perch. Some perch are being caught off the shoreline drops, and most of the fish are being caught on minnows.

Northerns are starting to be caught. Finding new weed growth is the key to finding pike. Jigs and small sucker minnows, and your favorite trolling baits are good bets for these fish.

We are entering our family fishing time. The pool is open and the ice-cream is refreshing. If you are looking for a family resort on a serious fishing lake, we fit the bill. We have some openings for the rest of the summer. Check your schedule and give us a call.

Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

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Fishing Report June 20, 2020

6/21/2020

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Fishing this week seemed like an episode of "Deadliest Catch"! The south and southeast wind howled most of the week 20-30 mph making fishing a real challenge. Most of the success focused on the perch. Fishermen were finding perch in the weeds in 5-6' of water. Backwater areas were the main focus to find these fish. A myriad of methods were used including: jigs and minnows, bobbers and minnows, bobbers and a piece of worm, jig and a piece of worm, jig and leech, spinners and minnows, shad raps, etc. Basically, they bit on whatever you put down there.

Was an extremely tough week for the walleye fishermen. Unable to fish anything but the southern part of the lake, they struggled. Many reported catching numerous small walleyes and a few in the slot.

Northerns are coming in, as well. Most of them are caught while chasing perch, using whatever they are fishing with for the perch.

The weather has straightened out the past couple of days. With some westerly winds, the fishermen will be able to get out and establish some kind of pattern to catch walleyes. But the perch continue to provide great action and good eating. We have some openings for the remainder of the summer. If you are thinking about a summer fishing vacation for you and the family, we fit the bill. Look forward to hearing from you.

Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

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May 18th, 2020

5/18/2020

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What a beautiful weekend to be in Northern Minnesota! It was nice because the Orioles were not here....

The fishing was great this weekend but the catching was kind of spotty. Walleyes continue to relate to the shoreline drops with the points on the west and north side seeing the most action. The evening offers some opportunities to do a little casting into the very shallow water where the shiners are moving toward the shoreline. The great year-classes that we have heard about for the last two years can be experienced. It is quite a challenge to hook a 6 inch or 11 inch walleye! But you can get a bite every cast, you just can't expect to hook them.

Perch fishing is still the way to deliver a fish fry. Most of the primary breaklines are holding schools of nice size perch. As you can see from my youngest grandson Jack's first fish, they are really nice. Jigs and fathead minnows fished slow is still the best way to catch 'em.

Northerns are spotty, but are being caught when fishing for perch or walleyes. The size varies, but they seem to be pretty chunky for this time of year. Most of the fish coming in are under the 22-26" slot. Our dockboys are experts at removing the y bones and deliver a boneless filet to your cabin. We still have openings for the Holiday Weekend. If you are looking for a place to come and do some fishing, give us a call.

Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

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