Lake Winnibigoshish, 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...read more

Lake 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...read more

Walleye
Winnie and Cutfoot have long been famous for their walleye fishery. Natural reproduction is excellent and the growth rate is above average.
A significant movement of walleye from Winnie to Cutfoot Sioux occurs annually, beginning in the fall and peaking with their spawning after ice-out.
Post spawn, the fish gradually disperse back into Winnie. By summer they’re scattered amongst the deepwater bars and weed lines.
Bowen Lodge is strategically located on the point between these two great fisheries. We offer easy access to fish movement regardless of the time of year.

** Important information about Walleye Slot Regulations **

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. 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.
 

Yellow Perch
In Fisherman Magazine rates Winnie as one of the Midwest’s most prolific yellow perch fisheries. Recent measures on reducing limits have been implemented to protect jumbo fish in the population. There is never a day you cannot go out and catch a meal of this delicate table fare.

Largemouth Bass
Widely overlooked, Cutfoot Sioux offers an untapped opportunity for great bass fishing. Numerous amounts lurk around in the cabbage flats. Small isolated populations exist in Winnie, mainly in Tamarack Bay and Third River.


Crappie, Bluegill and Pumpkinseeds
These panfish species are rarely targeted and offer a lot of opportunity in Cutfoot Sioux. Populations are not highly abundant, but make up for it in size. Real Slab!