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Lake Winnebago Fishing Report - Bundled Up for Walleyes, Perch, and Smallmouth
- 2024/11/28
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For those heading out to Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin today, here’s what you need to know:
First off, the weather is bitter cold, so make sure you're bundled up. Sunrise is at about 6:45 AM, and sunset will be around 4:20 PM, giving you a decent window for fishing.
Lake Winnebago doesn't have tides since it's a freshwater lake, so you don't need to worry about that. However, the cold temperatures are starting to form ice in some areas, but it's still not safe for ice fishing yet.
Fish activity has been decent, especially for walleyes, perch, and smallmouth bass. Yesterday, anglers were catching walleyes on the east shoreline using small crankbaits like flicker shad #5's and salmo hornets. Colors like metallic clown, purple, and pink are working well. The slip bobber/leech bite is also heating up, particularly in the evening hours. Use a small jig in green or orange tipped with a leech for good results.
Smallmouth bass are active on the rock piles, feeding heavily on crayfish. You can catch some big ones in the 18-inch range and plenty of smaller ones between 12 to 15 inches.
For perch, areas like Black Wolf with 7-9 inches of ice (though not safe for ice fishing yet) have been producing good-sized fish. Use Clam Bomb Jigs, slender spoons, or tungsten jigs in dull orange or gold plated colors. Pound the mud with your jigs and spoons, and watch your electronics closely as the fish follow the bait up.
Hot spots include the east shoreline for walleyes and the rock piles for smallmouth bass. If you're looking for perch, areas around Black Wolf are promising, though be cautious of the ice conditions.
Remember to get all your gear ready before you leave the dock, and stay warm out there. Good luck
First off, the weather is bitter cold, so make sure you're bundled up. Sunrise is at about 6:45 AM, and sunset will be around 4:20 PM, giving you a decent window for fishing.
Lake Winnebago doesn't have tides since it's a freshwater lake, so you don't need to worry about that. However, the cold temperatures are starting to form ice in some areas, but it's still not safe for ice fishing yet.
Fish activity has been decent, especially for walleyes, perch, and smallmouth bass. Yesterday, anglers were catching walleyes on the east shoreline using small crankbaits like flicker shad #5's and salmo hornets. Colors like metallic clown, purple, and pink are working well. The slip bobber/leech bite is also heating up, particularly in the evening hours. Use a small jig in green or orange tipped with a leech for good results.
Smallmouth bass are active on the rock piles, feeding heavily on crayfish. You can catch some big ones in the 18-inch range and plenty of smaller ones between 12 to 15 inches.
For perch, areas like Black Wolf with 7-9 inches of ice (though not safe for ice fishing yet) have been producing good-sized fish. Use Clam Bomb Jigs, slender spoons, or tungsten jigs in dull orange or gold plated colors. Pound the mud with your jigs and spoons, and watch your electronics closely as the fish follow the bait up.
Hot spots include the east shoreline for walleyes and the rock piles for smallmouth bass. If you're looking for perch, areas around Black Wolf are promising, though be cautious of the ice conditions.
Remember to get all your gear ready before you leave the dock, and stay warm out there. Good luck