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 Walleye
fishing is more than a hobby in Minnesota.
It is a tradition which borders on obsession for
both young and old...locals and visitors.
Lake Winnibigoshish figures large in the minds
of avid fishermen. At 58,544 acres it is
the 5th largest lake.
In
support of its lake management plan for Lake
Winnie, the DNR has enacted a special regulation
on Winnie's walleye. Anglers must
immediately release any walleye measuring
between 18" and 23" and may be in possession of
only one walleye over 23." See
Fishing Regulations for more
information.
 With
miles of undeveloped shoreline and plenty of
underwater structure, Lake Winnie is an angler's dream. Our location on the southwest shore
of the lake offers guests easy access to great
fishing for walleye northern pike, muskie, jumbo
perch, crappie, largemouth bass and
bluegill - all of which thrive in Winnie's
waters.
At
McArdle's Resort we pride ourselves on taking
exceptional care of our guests. We offer
full dock service which includes two full-time
dock attendants on hand everyday from 7 a.m. to
9 p.m. to help down at the dock. Our
guests also appreciate services such as fish
cleaning, packaging and freezing. Guests
can reserve a spot on a
fishing
launch, charter a
private
launch or
plan a fishing trip with one of our own on-site
fishing
guides! We sell bait, gas, tackle
and fishing licenses and have our own boat
ramp on site. We offer boat,
motor and pontoon rentals and we even
have indoor
boat storage!
MN DNR Fishing Dates
McArdle's Resort Offers a Private
Fishing Guide Service
Guests
of McArdle's Resort have the opportunity to tap
the local experts. As the only resort on
Lake Winnie with guides on staff, McArdle's
offers guided fishing trips with guides who fish
the lake daily and know where the fish are
biting! Call 1-800-535-2398
today to plan your 1/2 day or full day trip with
one of our on-site experts.
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Guided
Fishing Trips |
| #
of Anglers |
Rate |
Deposit |
| Guide
Boat: |
(With
On-Staff Guide) |
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| 1 person |
1/2
Day: $175; Full Day: $325 |
$100 |
| Each
Additional Anger |
$60 1/2
Day - $70 All Day |
$100 |
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On Staff
Fishing Guide
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Fish
cleaning and packaging provided
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Bait
is provided
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Anglers
need to bring their own pole,
tackle, rain gear and valid MN
fishing license.
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About
Lake Winnibigoshish
 Most
anglers would agree that Lake Winnie is one of
the best fishing lakes in Minnesota.
However, its status as one of Minnesota's best
walleye fishing lakes is not the only fact that
makes this lake special. Its most unique
aspect is also its most historical: Lake
Winnibigoshish was created in 1884 when the
Corps of Engineers completed the construction of
a dam on the Mississippi River. The dam is
the largest reservoir in the Mississippi's
system and controls runoff from a 1,442
square-mile drainage area including 28
lakes.
Today
the Mississippi flows into the west end of Lake
Winnie, clean and clear, about 70 miles east of
its headwaters. McArdle's Resort has a
perfect location on the southwest shore of the
Mississippi where it pours into Lake
Winnie. Nestled into a small bay, the
harbor at McArdle's resort is protected from the
"big water" of Lake Winnie yet allows
immediate access to great Minnesota fishing both
on the Mississippi River and on Lake
Winnibigoshish.
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Launch
Service and Private "Chartered"
Launch
Lake
Winnie is a big body of water and
sometimes a little expert assistance in
locating the walleye is appreciated!
McArdle's offers both a Launch Service as
well as a private "Chartered"
Launch Service to help you find the fish.
McArdle's
offers both full day and half day
trips. Ask us for more information! |
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Launch Service Rates |
| #
of Anglers |
Rate |
Deposit |
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1-6 |
1/2 Day: $360/$60 per extra person
All Day: $540/$90 per extra person |
$100 |
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Bait Provided -
Bring your own pole and tackle |
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