Fish Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike and Muskies on Lake Winnie Fishing Cutfoot Sioux for Walleye, Crappie, Bluegill, Perch and Musky

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Lake Winnibigoshish also known as Big Winnie, located in North Central Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest has a character all its own. This 55,000 acre lake is Big enough to provide lots of fishing opportunity, yet small enough to be manageable for folks with smaller boats and for first time visitors. With miles of undeveloped shoreline and an abundance of wildlife, this easily accessible lake offers great fishing for Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike, Musky and Largemouth Bass. Read more about fishing Lake Winnie .

Cutfoot Sioux and Little Cutfoot Sioux Lakes are connected to Lake Winnibigoshish and are an integral part of the “Winnie Walleye Factory”. Walleye eggs taken each spring at the Cutfoot Sioux Stripping Station and hatched at the Grand Rapids Hatchery account for improved Walleye fishing in a host of Minnesota Fishing Lakes. The Cutfoot chain of lakes offers one of the areas most diverse fisheries. Anglers fishing on Cutfoot and Little Cutfoot Sioux can find Walleye, Perch, Northern Pike, Musky, Largemouth, Crappie and Bluegill. Read more about fishing on Cutfoot Sioux.

Walleye Lake Winnie and Cutfoot Sioux have long been famous for their Walleye fishery. Natural reproduction is excellent and the Walleye growth rate is above average.
A great spawning run of Walleyes moves from Lake Winnie into Cutfoot Sioux every fishing season. Although we think about spawning in the spring, the Walleye run actually begins in the fall and peaks with their spawning just a few days after ice-out.
Post spawn, the fish gradually disperse back into Lake Winnie. By summer they’re scattered amongst the deepwater bars and weed lines.
Bowen Lodge's lake cabins are strategically located on the point between these two great Walleye fisheries. We offer easy access to Walleyes regardless of where they are in their seasonal movements.

Northern Pike and Muskellunge Northern Pike populations are healthy, with abundant numbers of 5 to 10 pound fish. A few lunkers in the 10 to 15 pound range are not uncommon.
The large cabbage beds offer endless fishing opportunity. Lake Winnie still boasts the state record Muskie (caught in 1957) that weighed 54 lbs! Each year the Muskie fishery gets better, with more large fish being caught. Catch and release is popular for both species and will insure the future of these magnificent game fish.

Jumb Perch In Fisherman Magazine rates Lake Winnie as one of the premier Minnesota Perch destinations. No doubt about it, Winnibigosh is one of the midwest's most prolific Yellow Perch fisheries. Recent measures on reducing bag limits were implemented to protect the Jumbo Perch in Winnie and Cutfoot. There is almost never a day you cannot go out and catch a meal of this delicate table fare.

Largemouth Bass Widely overlooked, Cutfoot Sioux and Lake Winnibigosh offer an untapped opportunity for great bass fishing. Good numbers of above average Bass are found in the Bulrush, Cabbage and Cattails. Isolated populations exist in Lake Winnie's Tamarack Bay, Third River Flowage and Sugar Lake areas.

Crappie, Bluegill and Sunfish For many Northern MN anglers, Crappies and Bluegills have become a primary target while fishing on Cutfoot Sioux and these days, even on Big Winnie. Knowing the seasonal movements of panfish can really help anglers stay on fish all season long, but during spring and fall, almost everyone can locate and catch good sized Sunfish and slab Crappies.

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Fishing Guides Pricing

Number of People Half Day Full Day

1 or 2

$250 $285

3

$310 $365

Shore Lunch Available $25 Per Boat

*Rates may vary among individual guides.


Walleye Action on Lake Winnie
FISHING GUIDES If you are new to Lake Winnibigoshish and want to learn more about fishing techniques and where the fish are biting, you may want to consider a fishing guide. We can make the arrangements for you or give you a list of area guides that are available. Don’t forget to top the day with shore lunch. A day on the water includes guide, boat, rods, reels and bait. You provide your own lunch and beverages. We urge you to spend a day on the water with one of our pro-guide staff, especially early during your stay. They’ll put you on the fish!
Charlie Worrath Charlie's Gone Fishing Guide Service
Charlie Worrath
35653 Johnson Rd.
Deer River, MN 56636
Website www.mnfishingpros.com
Email charlie@mnfishingpros.com
Phone 218-246-2159

Jeff Sundin

Early Bird Fishing Guide Service
Jeff Sundin
PO Box 627
Deer River, MN 56636
Website www.JeffSundin.com
Email jeffsundin@jeffsundin.com
Phone 218-246-2375
Jeff Skelly Fins To Feathers Guide Service
Jeff  Skelly
2501 County Road 76
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-2034
Website www.mnfishingpros.com
Email jeff@mnfishingpros.com

Jason Boser

Fishing Fever Guide Service
Jason Boser
917 NW 21st St.
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website www.mnfishingpros.com
Email jason@mnfishingpros.com

Sean Colter Sunrise Guide Service
Sean Colter
34164 Unger Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website www.SeanColter.com
Email SeanColter@SeanColter.com
Phone 218-326-8350

Tim Dorholt

Tim Dorholt Outdoors
Tim Dorholt
1707 SW 3rd Av
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website www.TimDorholt.com
Email dorholt@mchsi.com
Phone 218-326-8728
Jason Green UpNorth
Jason Green
3003 SW 3rd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website www.UpNorthInc.com
Email jason@upnorthinc.com
Phone 218-327-8183

Tom Neustrom

Walleye Visions
Tom Neustrom
21622 Airport Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Website www.mnfishingconnections.com
Email tom@mnfishinconnections.com
Phone 218-327-2312