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According to
our sources, Lake Winnibigoshish’s fall walleye migration is
underway. What that means to anglers is that the fishing is about
to improve. The movement is spurred by cooling water temperatures
and shortening daylight, pushes walleyes and perch from offshore
bars and humps and draws them back to shoreline areas. Raven’s
and Mallard Point, located along the west shore, are fantastic
places to track October walleyes. Expect to find them foraging in
7 to 10 feet of water.
The eastern
shore offers a dandy break in the 6 to 8 foot range. The breaks
out in front of Nodak Resort and lakeside of small bay called
Duck Pass, also warrant attention. These areas produce best under
northeast and northwest winds.
Another
holding zone for walleyes on their way to Cutfoot Sioux is the
choice breakline between the High Banks and Tamarack Point. This
section will find walleyes clinging in 8 to 12 feet of water.
This is a prime location on calm days.
Moving up
Cutfoot Sioux Lake and the mouth area, many of Winnies walleyes
spend the months of October and November. You can encounter a
deep trough with breaks. Start by jigging in 10 to 15 feet of
water at the mouth and gradually move deeper.
Most lakes in
north central Minnesota, jigs and minnows will entice the bite.
Bring along plenty of flashy colors like Chartreuse, blaze orange
and bright green.
Don’t forget
your shotgun: Lake Winnibigoshish is buried deep within the
Chippewa Nation Forest, a significant ruffed grouse environment.
There are plenty of logging roads, trails, and clearings to walk
along. The area, also has plenty of ducks! |
