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  • Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleyes, White Bass, and More On the Move This Spring

    Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleyes, White Bass, and More On the Move This Spring
    2025/04/23
    This is Artificial Lure with your April 23, 2025, Lake Winnebago fishing report.

    We started off this spring morning with sunrise at 6:36 AM, and you’ll have daylight to fish until sunset at 7:23 PM. Today is a bit cool, with temps in the mid-40s and a steady southwest breeze. Lake clarity’s holding around five and a half feet, so you’ll want to keep that in mind when choosing lures.

    Fishing activity is ramping up big time. The walleyes are moving out of the Wolf and Fox Rivers, heading back into the big lake after their spawn. Recent days have seen decent walleyes caught near reefs and rocky points. Hotspots to check right now are Kelly’s Point, Long Point Reef, and the east shoreline—these spots have put up good numbers the past week.

    If you’re after walleyes, Flicker Shads in #5, Shad Raps, and other crankbaits in metallic clown, blue/chrome, and purple have been producing well. In the evening, drifting a slip bobber with a leech over rocks or near shorelines is a good bet too[2][5].

    The white bass run has just started to fire off, and it’ll only get better from here. Numbers are picking up in both the river and the lake. Pulling flies is the top method for white bass right now, with purple being the color of choice. Don’t overlook white, green, or orange either. Casting jigs with plastics or small crankbaits will also get bites[2].

    Perch are showing up in mixed bags, especially when you’re pulling flies for white bass, along with the occasional drum. Panfish action is steady but not hot; most catches are coming from shallower bays using small jigs tipped with waxies or plastics.

    If you’re hoping for a lunker, remember the sturgeon spearing season wrapped up in February, but it was another solid year with over 600 sturgeon harvested on Lake Winnebago[4].

    Today’s best bets: hit the reefs at first light for walleyes, switch to white bass by late morning and don’t be afraid to move around if the bite slows—these fish are on the move. For bait, leeches and nightcrawlers remain go-to choices, but if you’re artificial-minded, purple crankbaits and flies are tough to beat.

    Good luck out there, and tight lines from your buddy Artificial Lure.
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  • Walleye, Crappie, and Bass Bite Strong on Lake Winnebago

    Walleye, Crappie, and Bass Bite Strong on Lake Winnebago
    2025/04/21
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for April 21, 2025.

    The spring bite is rolling strong across Winnebago and the Wolf River system. We kicked off the day with sunrise at 6:23 AM, and sunset will be at 7:23 PM. There’s no tidal change to worry about on this inland lake, but water clarity is holding steady around five feet. Today’s weather is classic spring—mid-40s, a touch cloudy, and a light southwest breeze giving just enough chop for good walleye action.

    The walleye bite continues to be the star of the show. Post-spawn fish are working their way back from the upriver runs. Anglers are finding hungry walleyes stacking up around Kelly’s Point, Long Point Reef, and all along the east shoreline. Most folks are boating solid numbers using Berkley Flicker Shads or Shad Raps, especially in metallic clown, blue and chrome, or purple. As always, slip bobbers with a lively leech are a killer option when the wind calms down, particularly at dusk. Best catches have been in 7 to 12 feet of water.

    Panfish are piling up in the shallows. Both perch and crappie have been active along weed edges, with perch up to 13 inches showing up in the buckets. Swedish Pimples in hammered copper or chartreuse are getting hit hard, and if you’re fishing vertical, tungsten jigs tipped with waxies or plastics are a reliable bet.

    Bass action is heating up as the water creeps toward 50 degrees. Largemouth and smallmouth are cruising rocky points and shallow structure, with some solid 18-inch fish caught at Black Wolf Point and Miller’s Bay. Crankbaits and jigs in crayfish patterns are the top picks right now.

    For baits and lures:
    - For walleye, Flicker Shads, #5 Shad Raps in bright metallics, and leeches under slip bobbers are best.
    - Perch and crappie are favoring Swedish Pimples and tungsten jigs with wax worms.
    - Bass are taking crayfish-pattern cranks and jigs.

    The hotspots you’ll want to check out today are Kelly’s Point and Long Point Reef for walleye, and Miller’s Bay or Black Wolf Point for bass. Panfish folks will do well working any shallow weed pockets that have a mix of gravel bottom.

    Fish are biting well across the system, so get out and enjoy it. With stable weather and plenty of daylight, it’s shaping up to be a banner spring day on Winnebago. Tight lines and see you on the water.
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  • Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleyes, Perch, and More Biting as Spring Warms Up Waters

    Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleyes, Perch, and More Biting as Spring Warms Up Waters
    2025/04/20
    This is Artificial Lure here with your fresh Lake Winnebago fishing report for Sunday, April 20, 2025.

    First off, the weather’s been classic Wisconsin spring – cool mornings in the upper 30s, warming into the 50s with a light breeze from the southwest. We had a good sunrise right around 6:05 am and sunset is expected about 7:47 pm. Water temperatures are coming up, hovering in the mid to upper 40s, which is getting those fish moving near shallow structure and river mouths.

    The bite on Winnebago has picked up nicely this past week. Anglers are seeing good numbers of jumbo perch and some quality eating-size walleyes, mostly running from 12 to 23 inches. Perch are active in the shallows, especially around weed beds and gravel patches, while walleyes are turning on during low-light periods early and late in the day. Dont overlook crappies and bass either – they’re just starting to think about spawning and have been hitting in back bays and marshy edges.

    Best baits for walleyes right now are jig and minnow combos, particularly firetiger and chartreuse colors. Folks trolling or casting crankbaits like Flicker Shads or Shad Raps along the east shore and near the mouth of the Fox River are also landing fish. For perch, a simple slip bobber rig with a fathead minnow or red worm is hard to beat. Bass are showing a strong preference for bladed jigs and chatterbaits in green pumpkin or bluegill patterns worked along rip rap and shallow brush piles.

    Hot spots to try include the reefs off Oshkosh, especially Garlic Island and the points around Fond du Lac. The Fox River mouth has been especially productive for walleye at dusk, and the southern marshes are seeing upticks in panfish activity.

    No tidal swings here as Lake Winnebago is inland, but keep an eye on wind direction – it can stack up baitfish and turn the bite on unexpectedly.

    To sum it up, fish are definitely hungry and the action is only going to improve as water temps climb. Get your gear ready, tie on something flashy, and enjoy some great spring fishing on Winnebago. Good luck and tight lines out there.

    Artificial Lure, signing off.
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  • Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleye, Perch, and Pike Biting as Spring Bite Heats Up

    Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleye, Perch, and Pike Biting as Spring Bite Heats Up
    2025/04/19
    Good morning from Lake Winnebago, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for Saturday, April 19, 2025.

    Sunrise hit early at 6:07 AM, and sunset will come around 7:41 PM, giving us a full day of light for anglers. The weather is crisp, with temps starting in the low 40s and climbing into the upper 50s as the sun gets higher. Winds are coming in from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph, which will mean a bit more chop on the open water today—perfect for stirring up some action in the shallows. No tide to worry about here, just classic Wisconsin lake conditions.

    The spring bite is picking up, with perch, walleye, and white bass showing solid activity. Reports from anglers over the past week are positive, with folks hauling in good numbers of perch and some nice walleyes in the 12 to 23 inch range. Jumbo perch are showing up in buckets, with white bass numbers also on the uptick as the water warms[2][4].

    Best baits right now for walleye are jigging spoons tipped with minnows or fatheads. For perch, small jigs tipped with waxworms, spikes, or crickets are the ticket. Northern pike are hitting large shiners or suckers on tip-ups, especially around the weed beds and channel edges. Chartreuse, fire tiger, and pink are hot colors for jigs and spoons. For your tip-ups, set your bait about a foot off the bottom for best results[4][5].

    The hot spots today include North and South Asylum Bays, which are excellent for pike and panfish thanks to the thick weed beds drawing in baitfish. Kelly’s Point and Reef, about five miles north of Fond du Lac, is producing walleyes on the artificial reefs and in the surrounding weeds. If you’re after panfish and more walleye on foot, the Neenah Dam at the Fox River is another productive location[4].

    The sturgeon spearing season wrapped up in February with a total of 617 sturgeon harvested, so if you’re thinking about big fish, those chances will come around again next winter[1].

    For all you anglers heading out today, stay alert for any remaining ice or soft spots in more sheltered bays, though main lake ice is long gone. Expect better action in the afternoons as the water warms. Good luck out there, and remember—a bad day fishing beats a good day at work every time!
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  • Walleyes, Perch and Bass Biting Strong on Lake Winnebago

    Walleyes, Perch and Bass Biting Strong on Lake Winnebago
    2025/04/18
    This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Friday, April 18, 2025. Spring is heating up and the fish bite is following suit across much of the system.

    Let’s talk about the conditions first. Sunrise was at 6:23 AM, with sunset expected around 7:30 PM today. Daytime temps are floating in the mid-40s, and there’s a slight wind pushing in from the southwest. Water clarity’s running about 5.3 feet, typical for April with a touch of algae bloom, so that means bright, flashy lures are your friend today. No tides to worry about on the Big Lake, but water temps are coming up and fish are getting active[3][6].

    Now for the bite: Walleye action is strong right now. The post-spawn fish are making their way back from the river systems to the reefs and shorelines. Anglers have been filling limits quick in the mornings and evenings, with most walleyes coming off reefs around Fond du Lac, Kelly’s Point, and Long Point Reef. Crankbaits like Berkley Flicker Shads and Shad Raps in metallic clown, blue/chrome, and purple are working well. If you prefer bait, slip bobbers with leeches are getting it done, especially after sunset[1][3][5][6].

    The perch and crappie bite is steady in the channels, harbors, and nearshore weed edges. Recent reports have good numbers of yellow perch up to 13 inches—try Swedish Pimples or tungsten jigs in chartreuse or copper tipped with wax worms. For crappie, soft plastics and minnow heads under bobbers are reliable, especially in High Cliff and the Stockbridge harbor. Bluegills are mixed in these bags, too[3][5][6].

    Bass, both smallmouth and largemouth, are starting to show up near rocky points and shallow weedy bays. Miller’s Bay and Black Wolf Point are producing nice fish, some over 18 inches. Jigs and crankbaits mimicking crayfish work best right now[3][6][7].

    A few catfish and sheephead are being caught in the river mouths and channel edges—nightcrawlers on the bottom will find them. The sturgeon season is long closed, but the old dinosaurs are active with the warming water and can be spotted in shallow bays if you’re lucky[4][5].

    Hot spots to hit today include Kelly’s Point for walleye, Long Point Reef for a shot at both perch and walleyes, and Black Wolf Point for bass and panfish. High Cliff is a great bet for shore anglers targeting crappie and perch[3][5][6].

    Best baits today: For walleyes, go with crankbaits or leeches under a bobber. For panfish, try Swedish Pimples or tungsten jigs tipped with waxies. For bass, throw crayfish pattern jigs or smaller crankbaits[3][6][8].

    All in all, fish are hungry and the action is picking up. Dress warm, watch your wind, and don’t be afraid to change up your presentation or color if the bite slows with cloud cover. Tight lines, and see you out on Bago!
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  • Spring Walleye, Bass, and Panfish Bonanza on Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago

    Spring Walleye, Bass, and Panfish Bonanza on Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago
    2025/04/16
    Artificial Lure reporting in with your Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin fishing update for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

    We’re kicking off the morning with cool temps in the mid-40s and partly cloudy skies, and there’s a light breeze from the southwest that’s just enough to ripple the surface but not enough to keep you off the water. Sunrise was at 6:20 AM, and you’ll have until about 7:40 PM for sunset, so there’s plenty of daylight for a full day of chasing fish[5][9].

    Today’s water clarity is sitting at about five and a half feet, which is typical for spring on Bago and means you’ll want to stick with natural colors for your lures, but keep a couple of flashier options ready if conditions get murky[5][10]. Tides don’t impact us here, so it’s all about wind, light, and water temps—and those are hovering in the mid-40s, which is prime time for spring action[5][6][9].

    Let’s talk fish. Walleye are the headline—pre-spawn is still on, and you’ll find active fish along the rocky shorelines and reefs, especially at Kelly’s Point, Long Point Reef, and the mudflats west of Oshkosh. Trolling Flicker Shads, Shad Raps, or Mann’s Stretch 5s in metallic clown, blue/chrome, or purple are putting solid numbers in the boat. Don’t overlook a slip bobber tipped with a leech or minnow in the evenings for a slower presentation[5][6][9].

    Bass are picking up, too. Both smallmouth and largemouth are being found shallow, with Black Wolf Point and Miller’s Bay producing steady action. Try wacky rigs, swim jigs, or a crawfish-pattern crankbait worked slow along the rocks. Reports from locals include smallies and largemouth in the 2- to 3-pound range[5][6][9].

    Panfish are getting more active as well. Perch up to 12–13 inches are showing up near Fond du Lac and Columbia Park, taking slip bobbers with wax worms or nightcrawlers. Crappie catches are spotty but improving in the shallows around docks and brush. Swedish Pimples and small tungsten jigs in copper, orange, or chartreuse are worth a shot for both perch and crappie[5][9].

    Most effective bait and lures right now:
    - Walleye: Flicker Shads, Shad Raps, leeches, and minnows
    - Bass: Wacky rigs, swim jigs, craw-pattern crankbaits
    - Perch/crappie: Wax worms, nightcrawlers, Swedish Pimples, small jigs

    Two hotspots you don’t want to miss today: Long Point Reef for walleye and perch, and Black Wolf Point for bass and panfish. If you’re shore fishing, High Cliff State Park and Miller’s Bay are also producing[5][9].

    All told, Lake Winnebago is firing on all cylinders this week. Dress warm, stay mindful of changing conditions, and you’re likely to have a banner day out there. Tight lines, and see you on the water!
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  • Spring Bite Bounty on Lake Winnebago - April 14, 2025 Fishing Report

    Spring Bite Bounty on Lake Winnebago - April 14, 2025 Fishing Report
    2025/04/14
    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!
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  • Spring Fishing Heats Up on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin

    Spring Fishing Heats Up on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin
    2025/04/13
    Good morning anglers! Here’s your fishing report for Sunday, April 13, 2025, around Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin.

    The weather today features chilly but manageable spring conditions, with temperatures in the mid-40s and a light southwest breeze. Sunrise was at 6:29 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:37 p.m., offering plenty of daytime fishing hours. Water clarity remains moderate, averaging about 5.35 feet across the lake. It’s a great day to hit the water, so grab your gear and prepare for some spring action!

    **Fish Activity and Catches:**
    Walleye fishing is currently the highlight of the lake, as these fish are completing their spawning runs. Anglers have reported success near popular areas like Kelly’s Point, Long Point Reef, and the rocky areas off the east shore. Trolling with crankbaits like Shad Raps and Flicker Shads in metallic or natural color patterns is effective. Another proven method is using slip bobbers tipped with live leeches, particularly during evening hours.

    The panfish bite is steady, with yellow perch and crappie being the main targets. Perch up to 13 inches and crappies near the shallow weeds and hard-bottom areas are common catches. Anglers have been successful using Swedish Pimples in hammered copper or chartreuse colors. Shallow electronics can help pinpoint schools of fish.

    Bass activity is increasing as water temperatures rise. Smallmouth bass are feeding along rocky points, while largemouth bass are more active near weedy bays like Black Wolf Point. Crayfish-patterned crankbaits and jigs are yielding good results, with some largemouth bass measuring 18 inches or more.

    **Recommended Bait and Lures:**
    - For walleye: Flicker Shads, Shad Raps, and leeches.
    - For perch and crappie: Swedish Pimples, tungsten jigs, and small minnows.
    - For bass: Crayfish imitators, jigs, and swim baits.

    **Today’s Best Hotspots:**
    1. **Long Point Reef:** A prime location for walleye and perch. Cast crankbaits to reef tops, or use a slip bobber with live bait.
    2. **Kelly’s Point:** A great spot for capturing walleye, particularly during peak morning and evening hours.
    3. **Black Wolf Point:** Known for its active bass and panfish populations. Try fishing near the weedy bay for the best results.

    Overall, Lake Winnebago is offering excellent fishing opportunities this spring. Whether you’re trolling for walleye, jigging for panfish, or targeting bass near cover, there’s plenty of action to go around. Layer up for the cool air and prepare for a rewarding day on the water. Tight lines!
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