Winni, Leach, or Cass?

  • Jimmy
    Posts: 3
    February 3, 2019 at 12:46 pm #1832133

    My family has had a place in the Marcell area forever but I have never really ventured out to explore any of the famous big lakes in the region. I have small lakes where I can catch all the panfish and bass I would ever want as well as numbers of pike. This year we will be going up in mid-July and I want to spend some time expanding my horizons and searching for walleyes and maybe hook into a big pike.

    I don’t have a ton of experience breaking down bigger water and had considered hiring a guide, but I think I am just going to see what I can make happen. I think I have it narrowed down to Winni, Leach, or Cass. Which lake would be easiest to start on? Winni is the closest to my place. Also, I run an 1875 Pro Guide so I would prefer not to be making crazy long runs to get on fish.

    jime
    Posts: 144
    February 3, 2019 at 1:03 pm #1832136

    Jimmy, take a look at Ball Club and Little Winnie. Squaw Lake is
    another choice quite close to you.

    Good Luck

    tweed

    Matt Moen
    South Minneapolis
    Posts: 4296
    February 3, 2019 at 3:33 pm #1832195

    I would watch the mayfly hatch and determine the lakes. If it’s post hatch I would hit Winnie. I haven’t been up there a ton but late summer the walleyes move into the weed flats and you can catch them pulling spinners or cranks. It’s fun fishing.

    glenn57
    cold spring mn
    Posts: 11834
    February 3, 2019 at 3:59 pm #1832201
    Jimmy wrote:

    My family has had a place in the Marcell area forever but I have never really ventured out to explore any of the famous big lakes in the region. I have small lakes where I can catch all the panfish and bass I would ever want as well as numbers of pike. This year we will be going up in mid-July and I want to spend some time expanding my horizons and searching for walleyes and maybe hook into a big pike.

    I don’t have a ton of experience breaking down bigger water and had considered hiring a guide, but I think I am just going to see what I can make happen. I think I have it narrowed down to Winni, Leach, or Cass. Which lake would be easiest to start on? Winni is the closest to my place. Also, I run an 1875 Pro Guide so I would prefer not to be making crazy long runs to get on fish.

    we aren’t far from you……..our place isn’t far from the spring lake store!!! Winnie or bowstring are worth checking out!!!!!!!

    Jimmy
    Posts: 3
    February 4, 2019 at 11:45 pm #1832577

    I did go to Bowstring for one day 2 years ago..

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    mbenson
    Minocqua, WI
    Posts: 1709
    February 5, 2019 at 10:51 am #1832656

    If Winnie is closest, that’s make my decision right away!!! Keeping in mind any type of hatch, will only make you change waters until that hatch is complete… if you feel the need to do that… I consider it a greqat challenge to undertake and have had some of my best fishing during the hex hatch!!!

    Mark

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