​The walleye fishing took a small hit this week.  The cold front early in the week affected the bite and the mayfly hatch that followed did, as well.  Fish were still being caught if you were persistent.  Using your electronics to locate the fish and having an arsenal of baits to entice them would eventually pay off.  Most of the fish were coming from the deeper structure.  Look for holes on top of flats or normal drop-offs focusing on turns in the structure.

Perch fishing was very good this week.  Most of the fish were caught in the backwater areas in new weed growth.  Some perch were caught on the main lake in deeper water using jigs and minnows.

Northerns have been very steady.  Trolling, casting, or fishing for perch and walleyes on jigs and minnows have all worked for pike.  I even heard a good report of a good northern bite up river.  Will be a good thing to have in your back pocket on a windy day.

We are entering our vacation time where fishing sort of takes a back seat to family fun.  But there are still great fishing opportunities in the coming weeks.  The walleyes should get back on track after the mayflies are done.  Perch are biting, and of course it is a couple weeks away from prime time for pike.  We have very few openings the next month.  If you have a family or small group we may have space for you.  Make your fall plans now as September dates are filling up fast.  It should be a great fall bite on Lake Winnie.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​Walleye fishing has dominated the fishing scene at the resort this past week.  Guests have found fish along the shoreline breaklines in 20-30' of water.  Jigs and minnows, rigs with leeches and worms have been the most productive presentation.  Fishing with the jigs and minnows increases the chances of catching pike and perch.  

Northern fishing has picked up on artificial baits.  You can troll, cast, or fish jigs and minnows.  Look for the breaklines or fish the backwater areas that have new weed growth.  

Perch have been biting on fathead minnows.  Look for transition areas between hard and soft bottom locations.  They are feeding on bug larvae and crayfish.  

Fishing has been very reliable this whole month.  We have some openings for the next few weeks.   If you want to make a trip to Winnie to get in on the action, give us a call.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​The walleye fishing has been very good despite the hot calm conditions.  The fish are starting to migrate toward the summer haunts, with most of the fish being caught deeper than 20' of water.  Jigs and shiners continue to be the bait of choice.  Other minnows are doing well, too.  Fatheads and small suckers are starting to do the job as the shiners become more scarce.    Leeches and crawlers are starting to do the job on jigs, live bait rigs, and spinners.  Some low level light conditions are seeing crankbaits catch some fish, as well.  All in all, the 2018 year class is a welcome sight to the fishermen who toiled in the years where most of the fish had to be thrown back.  Some of the fish in the 20-24" range are still biting our guests hooks, though.

Perch fishing has really picked up with the warmer temperatures.  Lots of perch in the 9-12" range are coming in.  Fathead minnows any way you fish them are the best for the perch.  Look for emergent weeds or areas that transition from hard bottom to softer bottom.  They are on the prowl for crayfish.

Northern fishermen have been pleased with the number and size of the pike they are catching this spring.  Along with the normal fish taken while walleye fishing, assorted plugs and spoons can bag some pike right now.

All in all, we are surviving the heat quite nicely.  The fish are eager to bite, and the guests are all happy.  If you would like to get in on the action, check our website for availability and give us a call.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​​Fishing has remained in a sort of holding pattern.  The cold weather this week has kept the fish in the same areas as last week.  Shoreline breaklines continue to hold the majority of the fish on Lake Winnie.  Walleye fishing remains steady although yesterday morning when it was 29 degrees did have an adverse affect on the walleye bite.  But as the day wore on a fairly reliable bite took over.  Jigs and shiner minnows remains the bait of choice for the walleyes.

Northern fishing has been very good.  Most of the fish are caught while jigging for walleyes.  Those using artificial lures are having success catching pike, as well.

The perch have been harder to pin down than the other species.  They seem to be "on the move" more than the other fish.  You find a school and catch some and then they are gone.  As the forage for the perch stabilize, the pattern for perch will become clearer.  

All in all, the fishing remains good to very good.  No one is going hungry in camp.  Most are going home with a nice bunch of fish, too.

We have some opening the next few weeks.  Check our availability on www.fishingwinnie.com.  If we have an opening and you want to get in on the action, give us a call.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231