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Spring Bite Bounty on Lake Winnebago - April 14, 2025 Fishing Report
- 2025/04/14
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Good morning anglers, here's your April 14, 2025, fishing report for Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, where spring fishing is in full swing. The day dawned with sunrise at 6:23 AM and sunset is expected at 7:34 PM. The weather conditions include partly cloudy skies, a mild breeze from the southwest, and temperatures holding steady in the low 50s—a pleasant spring day to cast a line.
### Fish Activity and Catches:
- **Walleye Action**: The walleye bite is strong this week as the post-spawn fish are returning to the main lake. Key areas like Kelly’s Point, Long Point Reef, and the east shoreline are hot. Anglers are having success using crankbaits like Berkley Flicker Shads and Shad Raps in colors such as metallic clown and blue/chrome. Slip bobbers tipped with leeches are also producing, especially during the evening.
- **Panfish**: Perch and crappie are active along shallow weed beds and hard-bottom pockets. Yellow perch up to 13 inches and crappies in good numbers are being caught using Swedish Pimples in hammered copper or chartreuse shades. Tungsten jigs tipped with wax worms or plastics are also a great choice.
- **Bass**: Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are on the move near rocky points and shallow structures. Black Wolf Point and Miller’s Bay are yielding good catches, with largemouth bass in the 18-inch range not uncommon. Crankbaits or jigs mimicking crayfish are the go-to lures.
### Water and Bait Tips:
- Lake Winnebago has an average water clarity of 5.35 feet due to minor algal blooms typical of this season. Adjust lure colors accordingly; brighter ones like orange or chartreuse work well in reduced clarity.
- Live bait options such as nightcrawlers and leeches continue to be reliable for walleye and panfish. For artificial lures, use natural colors like silver or black for bass, and experiment with copper, orange, or chartreuse for panfish and walleye.
### Recommended Hotspots:
1. **Kelly’s Point**: A proven area for walleye anglers, especially with crankbaits near rocky patches.
2. **Long Point Reef**: Excellent for both walleye and perch anglers; focus on deeper edges with slip bobbers.
3. **Black Wolf Point**: Popular for its productive bass and panfish action near rocky and weedy areas.
Today’s conditions set the stage for successful fishing across the lake, whether you’re targeting walleye, bass, or panfish. Remember to keep an eye on your electronics for bait schools and adjust your presentations based on water clarity and fish depth. Here’s wishing everyone tight lines and a great day out on Lake Winnebago. Happy fishing!
### Fish Activity and Catches:
- **Walleye Action**: The walleye bite is strong this week as the post-spawn fish are returning to the main lake. Key areas like Kelly’s Point, Long Point Reef, and the east shoreline are hot. Anglers are having success using crankbaits like Berkley Flicker Shads and Shad Raps in colors such as metallic clown and blue/chrome. Slip bobbers tipped with leeches are also producing, especially during the evening.
- **Panfish**: Perch and crappie are active along shallow weed beds and hard-bottom pockets. Yellow perch up to 13 inches and crappies in good numbers are being caught using Swedish Pimples in hammered copper or chartreuse shades. Tungsten jigs tipped with wax worms or plastics are also a great choice.
- **Bass**: Both largemouth and smallmouth bass are on the move near rocky points and shallow structures. Black Wolf Point and Miller’s Bay are yielding good catches, with largemouth bass in the 18-inch range not uncommon. Crankbaits or jigs mimicking crayfish are the go-to lures.
### Water and Bait Tips:
- Lake Winnebago has an average water clarity of 5.35 feet due to minor algal blooms typical of this season. Adjust lure colors accordingly; brighter ones like orange or chartreuse work well in reduced clarity.
- Live bait options such as nightcrawlers and leeches continue to be reliable for walleye and panfish. For artificial lures, use natural colors like silver or black for bass, and experiment with copper, orange, or chartreuse for panfish and walleye.
### Recommended Hotspots:
1. **Kelly’s Point**: A proven area for walleye anglers, especially with crankbaits near rocky patches.
2. **Long Point Reef**: Excellent for both walleye and perch anglers; focus on deeper edges with slip bobbers.
3. **Black Wolf Point**: Popular for its productive bass and panfish action near rocky and weedy areas.
Today’s conditions set the stage for successful fishing across the lake, whether you’re targeting walleye, bass, or panfish. Remember to keep an eye on your electronics for bait schools and adjust your presentations based on water clarity and fish depth. Here’s wishing everyone tight lines and a great day out on Lake Winnebago. Happy fishing!