Angler Highlight of the Week

Today’s report will highlight Northern Drift Outfitters fishing guide Jeff Johnson. Jeff is a year round fishing guide in the Lake Winnie, Deer River, and Grand Rapids area. In the winter Jeff specializes in fully guided ice fishing trips for jumbo perch and panfish. Jeff is fully prepared to take up to 10 clients during the winter months. Clients only need to have cold weather gear, fishing licenses, and snacks for the day. The rest is taken care of. 

During the early part of the ice season, Jeff primarily focuses on jumbo perch on Lake Winnibigoshish (Lake Winnie). This time of year anglers can expect to catch large numbers of jumbo perch along with an occasional walleye and northern pike. As the winter wears on, Jeff takes his business back to the Grand Rapids area for the most part. The Grand Rapids area of Minnesota offers anglers an opportunity to target world class crappies and bluegills. Most of the lakes that Jeff operates on, allow anglers to bring home a limit of panfish along with the chance at some true trophies. Fishing cleaning and packaging is taken care of at the end of the day as well.

Jeff is wrapping up his current ice season over the next couple of weeks. With spring fast approaching, you can bet our guide team will be preparing boats and gear for a very much anticipated open water guide season. 

If you are wanting to get ahold of Jeff, you can reach via text or call at 218-259-8893.