About Us

Welcome to the Deer River area of Minnesota, home of the Lake Winnie area's most complete bait and tackle shop, as well as gasoline, LP bottles filled, beer and liquor, and all your convenience store needs. Make one stop and get everything for your day or week at the lake.

With over 1000 lakes, Itasca County in Minnesota has one of the largest concentration of fresh-water lakes in the world. The area has countless lakes and rivers, and is also a major watershed of the largest river in the United States: the Mississippi River. All of these waters are teaming with a wonderful variety of sport and panfish.

Your hosts, Ryan & Salli Fox, are owners and operators of Winnie Trading Post. Ryan, Salli and their staff are commited to keeping you informed with the lastest information about fishing Itasca County, Minnesota. Please follow the links to keep yourself updated with the latest information about the Lake Winnie and many other Itasca County area lakes in Minnesota.