​The walleye fishing continues to improve daily.  The small fish from this spring are mostly in the keepable size right now.  Trolling, rigging, bobber fishing, jigging raps, jig and live bait, it doesn't matter.  If you find a school of these fish, they will bite.  It requires some sorting, but you can get several 14" fish each time you go out.  Work the flats adjacent to deep water.  When the lake is calmer, work the top of the main bars.

Northern fishing is in full swing.  All methods of northern fishing is working right now.  Trolling seems to be the preferred method for numbers of fish, but I think casting may be producing larger average fish.

Perch are readily available.  The trick is to find the larger fish in the school.  Deeper water off the breaklines are producing nice perch.  

As I stated in previous reports, the walleye fishing has a very bright future, starting now.  If you like to catch walleyes, even smaller ones, Winnie is the place to be this fall.  Come and take advantage of our upcoming specials.  Starting August 22 stay the week and enjoy a 20% discount.  Look forward to seeing you on the water.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​First, I would like to apologize for the lack of fishing reports the past two weeks.  The problem is that not much had changed.

Now we are seeing the normal migration out to the flats for walleyes.  Probably in pursuit of the young of the year perch.  Trolling with spinners tipped with live bait or crankbaits are catching walleyes right now.  A key to this fishing is getting away from the boat as the fish are rather spooky.

Northern fishing is in full swing.   All methods are catching pike right now.  Look for some weed growth on the bottom in 13-15' of water.  Some of the backwater areas are also producing pike.

Perch fishing has been pretty good.  Some searching is required to find the bigger fish.  Once you locate them, you may have to move to stay on them.  Minnows and worms are working on the perch.

We have limited openings for the next few weeks.  Our specials are scheduled to kick in on August 22.  We are looking forward to a great fall bite.  As always, we offer 20% discount on all cabin rentals after Labor Day.  Pick out a date and give us a call.


Joe Thompson

Four Seasons Resort

218-665-2231

​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

​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