Walleye fishing in Minnesota is a tradition that brings anglers from across the country to fish Lake Winnibigoshish and Cutfoot Sioux Lake.
With miles of undeveloped shoreline and plenty of underwater structure, Lake Winnie and Cutfoot Sioux Lake are an angler’s dream. Our location on the north shore of Cutfoot Sioux Lake provides guests easy access to world-class fishing for walleye, northern pike, muskie, jumbo perch, crappie, largemouth bass and bluegill – all of which thrive in these waters.
Our dock staff ensure guests are assisted with launching and landing and offer tips on where to look for the lunkers prowling the lakes. We offer fish cleaning, packaging and freezing and we sell live bait, gas, tackle and fishing licenses. There is a boat ramp on site and we offer boat, motor and pontoon rentals, and offer individual boat slips or buoy service with electricity and battery charging.
Fishing regulations for Lake Winnibigoshish include specific special limits for walleye, northern pike, and sunfish set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Walleye Regulations
- Protected Slot: Walleye from 18 to 23 inches must be immediately released.
- Possession Limit: The daily and possession limit is 6 walleyes.
- Over-size allowance: Only 1 fish over 23 inches is allowed in your possession limit.
Northern Pike Regulations
- Bag Limit: Keep up to 10 northern pike.
- Protected Slot: All pike from 22 to 26 inches must be released; not more than 2 can be longer than 26 inches.
Sunfish Regulations
- Daily Limit: Reduced to a daily and possession limit of 5 sunfish (to match connected waters like Cut Foot Sioux).
Helpful Fishing Links
2027 Fishing Opener Dates
- Walleye & Northern Pike: May 15, 2027
- Large & Smallmouth Bass: May 15, 2027
- Muskie: June 5, 2027
2028 Fishing Opener Dates
- Walleye & Northern Pike: May 13, 2028
- Large & Smallmouth Bass: May 13, 2028
- Muskie: June 3, 2028
