Fishing Update - Jeff Sundin 6-25-08
This week has really been a time for weather catch up to summer on Big Winni and Cutfoot Sioux. We've had lots of sunshine and the lakes have responded. Water temperatures have risen from the mid 60's over the past weekend, to just a bit over 70 degrees now. There are a variety of insects hatching right now and this has really started to move fish out into the main lake.
For now, folks are still catching Walleye on jig and minnow combinations on the deeper bars and humps (reefs). Some of the structure located in the center of the big lake are still a little bare, but most of the structure around the outer edges of the lake have at least some fish on them.
We've already seen a shift in the preference toward Leeches and Night Crawlers though and I'd suggest having a supply of both leechs and crawlers. We're using a standard Lindy Rig with a heavy sinker in the 1/2 to 3/4 ounce range, a five to six foot leader and a light wire number 4 hook.
Fishing Update - Jeff Sundin 6-18-08
The Walleye fishing on both Lake Winnie and Cutfoot Sioux continue to be good. The fish have been found moving into more traditional summer areas now that the weather is beginning to stabilize. If you love fishing the shallows, there are still plenty of fish in the 6 to 10 foot depth range. Jig and minnow combinations continue to produce, especially on the breezy days. Calm water periods call for a change of approach right now and I'd suggest moving out onto some of the deeper structure. On Tuesday, we found several small schools of fish on the humps located closest to the shoreline. Night crawlers have begun to produce, but the water seems to be a bit cold for a really good leech bite. With a predicted warm up on it's way, the bar and hump fishing should begin to really take off.
Panfish anglers are starting to show up with better catches of Bluegill during the past few days and with water temperatures in the mid to high 60 degree range in the backwater areas, the Bluegill fishing should continue to improve this week. Crappies are hitting during the evening as they move along mid depth weeds in 6 to 10 feet of water. Slip bobbers, 1/16 ounce jigs and medium size Crappie minnows will be your best bet. Anchor if it's breezy, but if you have calm water, try creeping along slowly with your electric motor to locate more active fish.
Perch action is getting more reliable on Lake Winnie, but they are still on and off. Some days we find active fish, some days we don't. Shallow weeds mixed with gravel or small rocks are your best bet. Some of the fish are feeding on small Crawfish and as the Crawfish become more plentful, the Perch will get more concentated on the rocky spots.
Fishing Update - Jeff Sundin 6-1-08
Over the weekend we could really feal the "food chain" beginning to return to it's proper order. Mosquitoes and flies were active and the frogs were chirping like crazy.
Even though the Walleye are still located in the shallow water, I'm sensing a move to deeper waters in the short term future, maybe even this week. For the time being, continue to fish jig and minnow combinations on the shallow breaklines whenever there's a good drifting wind. When the winds calm, switch to fishing deeper water on the "flats" in 10 to 14 feet. Look for gravel or rock stretches and any sign of new weed growth. These structures will begin to hold baitfish that attract Walleye, Pike and perch. Don't overlook fishing in Cutfoot Sioux on the weedlines, points and near Bulrushes where Walleye fishing has been steady during the past week.
Check the water temperature as you begin fishing and be ready to move out onto main lake bars and humps when the surface temps reach the low to mid 60's. Lindy Rigs with Leeches or Night Crawlers, Jig & Minnow and live bait spinners will all work on the deeper main lake structures.
Fishing Update - Jeff Sundin 5-28-08
Daytime waether has really been improving and water temperatures are rising into the mid to high 50 degree range now. With the Shiner minnows running into the shallow water to begin their spawning cycle, Wallye fishing on the shoreline has continued to pick up. There are good sized schools of fish on all four sides of the lake right now. So if the wind is right for your favorite spot, you should be able to catch fish.
We're still using jig and minnow presentations to catch Walleye. 1/8 ounc jigs tipped with a Shiner, Large Fathead or a lively Rainbow Chub are all working well. The fish are starting to respond to a more aggressive jigging action now, so if you want to move up to a bit heavier jig, it won't hurt your chances of catching some fish. Colors working best for me right now are Gold, Glow-Pink, Glow-Blue, Perch and Yellow-Lime. For additional fishing reports Click Here. |
The walleye action in the shallow water continues to be great. Sometimes, you can't get 'em in fast enough!
Another nice lake Winnie, jig and minnow Walleye.
We've had some great evening fishing right off the dock.
Gabriella Goettl with dad Eric (R) and Uncle Phil (L). Gabby's 23 inch Walleye was holding the family fishing contest prize until Uncle Phil's 26 inch Walleye that he caught in the final hours of the trip.
Here's Max Guyott with his first Walleye. Not bad! With the warmer weather, fishing the shoreline is really heating up. The jig and minnow presentation is still working the best.
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