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Spring Walleye, Bass, and Panfish Bonanza on Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago
- 2025/04/16
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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!
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!