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Walleyes, Perch and Bass Biting Strong on Lake Winnebago
- 2025/04/18
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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!
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!