First Ice

Well with the temperatures finally dropping, the first ice fishing on Winnie and Cutfoot will happen in the next two weeks. Right now the lakes are still open, but by the looks of the forcast, we should have some ice by the second weekend of December.

First ice on Winne and for the first month of the ice season can be very productive. The crappie and walleyes always seem active in the first month. The walleyes seem to be active early and late in the day. Try fishing the flats near the gap, also the humps in Cutfoot seem to produce some dandies each year. Crappies tend to hold near the gap of the narrows in the 20-30′ range. They as well seem to be active early and late in the day. I will keep you upto date on the ice condition, but get ready, because the ice season is getting close, I’m ready for it.

Good Fishin’

Sean Colter

Northern Minnesota League of Guides

218-326-8350

Well……..No Ice yet but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. By the looks of the 2 week forcast the lakes here should be making ice by next week.

Anyone making plans for a trip up north this winter? Red lake reports that the lake is iced over, but not fishable yet. I am hoping by next weekend, we can get up there for some of them huge crappies. Some of the small lakes in the area are covered but most of the big deep lakes are wide open. Well I will let you know whats happening mid week next week.

Good Fishin’

Sean Colter

Northern Minnesota League of Guides

218-326-8350