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Ideal Ice Fishing Conditions on Lake Winnebago's Walleye and Panfish Hotspots
- 2025/01/05
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As of January 5, 2025, Lake Winnebago is in the midst of its winter fishing season, and conditions are ideal for ice fishing. Here’s your local fishing report for today:
### Weather and Ice Conditions
The weather is cold and perfect for ice fishing, with temperatures in the low teens and a light breeze. The ice cover is solid, with most areas having at least 8-10 inches of ice, making it safe for both foot and vehicle traffic.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:34 AM, and sunset will be at 4:27 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get out on the ice.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a good amount of activity, especially for Walleye and Panfish. On Lake Winnebago, anglers reported catching several Walleye in the 12- to 23-inch range, along with a healthy number of Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Crappie.
### Fish Caught
Yesterday, anglers brought in around 20 Walleye, with the largest weighing in at about 22 inches. For Panfish, the catch included over 50 Yellow Perch, several Bluegill, and a handful of Crappie.
### Best Lures and Bait
For Walleye, the best lures have been jigging spoons like the Kastmaster or Buck-Shot Rattle Jig, tipped with minnows or fatheads. For Panfish, small jigs with waxworms or tiny ice jigs with crickets have been very effective.
### Hot Spots
- **Southwest Winnebago**: This area has been a hotspot for Walleye and Panfish, with many anglers finding success near the weed beds and shallow-water reefs.
- **High Cliff State Park**: This is another great spot, especially for those new to ice fishing. The marina and nearby rocks offer good access to Walleye, Perch, and Crappie.
- **Kelly’s Point and Reef**: Located about 5 miles north of Fond du Lac, this area is known for its abundant Walleye population, attracted by the weeds and structure around the reef.
### Tidal Report
Since Lake Winnebago is a freshwater lake, there are no tidal changes to report. However, water levels can fluctuate slightly due to wind and ice cover, but this does not significantly impact fishing conditions.
Overall, it's a great day to get out on Lake Winnebago and enjoy some excellent ice fishing. Make sure to bundle up and stay safe on the ice.
### Weather and Ice Conditions
The weather is cold and perfect for ice fishing, with temperatures in the low teens and a light breeze. The ice cover is solid, with most areas having at least 8-10 inches of ice, making it safe for both foot and vehicle traffic.
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:34 AM, and sunset will be at 4:27 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get out on the ice.
### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a good amount of activity, especially for Walleye and Panfish. On Lake Winnebago, anglers reported catching several Walleye in the 12- to 23-inch range, along with a healthy number of Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Crappie.
### Fish Caught
Yesterday, anglers brought in around 20 Walleye, with the largest weighing in at about 22 inches. For Panfish, the catch included over 50 Yellow Perch, several Bluegill, and a handful of Crappie.
### Best Lures and Bait
For Walleye, the best lures have been jigging spoons like the Kastmaster or Buck-Shot Rattle Jig, tipped with minnows or fatheads. For Panfish, small jigs with waxworms or tiny ice jigs with crickets have been very effective.
### Hot Spots
- **Southwest Winnebago**: This area has been a hotspot for Walleye and Panfish, with many anglers finding success near the weed beds and shallow-water reefs.
- **High Cliff State Park**: This is another great spot, especially for those new to ice fishing. The marina and nearby rocks offer good access to Walleye, Perch, and Crappie.
- **Kelly’s Point and Reef**: Located about 5 miles north of Fond du Lac, this area is known for its abundant Walleye population, attracted by the weeds and structure around the reef.
### Tidal Report
Since Lake Winnebago is a freshwater lake, there are no tidal changes to report. However, water levels can fluctuate slightly due to wind and ice cover, but this does not significantly impact fishing conditions.
Overall, it's a great day to get out on Lake Winnebago and enjoy some excellent ice fishing. Make sure to bundle up and stay safe on the ice.