Northland Lodge on fishing Lake Winnie in the summer months

Minnesota Fishing on Lake Winnie

Minnesota fishing and family fun to hand in hand

Fishing during the warmest months of summer can be a challenge. However, the "fruits" of your labor can be mighty tastey! Lake Winnibigoshish is well-known for its great Minnesota walleye fishing. But fishing for northern pike, small mouth bass, jumbo perch and bluegill in Big Winnie is well worth your time as well. Early summer fishing is often challenged by the mayfly hatch which usually occurs in the late-June or early-July timeframe. If you're out on the lake during the hatch just keep moving around until you find some hungry ones!

Walleye fishing in the summer is fabulous. What could be better than hitting the water on a beautiful summer day? The humps are usually a good bet this time of year but so are bars like Long, Third River, Moses, and Sugar. Points like Sugar, Mallard and Stoney are also good producers. As the water temperature warms you'll often find walleye in 17' to 20' of water early and late in the day and in 24' to 25' during the warmest part of the afternoon.

Another great day of Minnesota fishing

The great thing about summer is that even during the warmest weather you'll still find great northern pike fishing. Try spinner baits, spoons and even a bobber with a sucker minnow in the shallows (from 6' to 10') off of Ravens Point, Sugar Point, Mallard Point and Sugar Island.

Looking for Jumbo Perch? Lake Winnie is the spot for you. The points in 8' to 10' feet of water are usually a good bet when using jig and a minnow. Try a chartreuse or lime fireball jig tipped with a fathead minnow - then get ready for some great Minnesota fishing. Keep moving until you find 'em.

The bluegill in Big Winnie are often overshadowed by the walleye and northern pike fishing. However, big bluegill and sunfish are not uncommon especially in Cut Foot Sioux along the shoreline in the weeds. Fish 6' to 8' of water with a bobber and a small hook tipped with half a night crawler. Don't be afraid to try wax worms either.

Call Northland Lodge at 1-800-272-2338 or contact us for more information or to check availability for your next Minnesota resort vacation.