Sturgeon Spearing Info 2021
The sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago System is less than a week away, beginning on February 13. Conditions for the upcoming season are favorable with relatively clear water for the first time since the [...]
Midwinter Panfish Tips for Tough Bites
NPAA Member and Partner Articles The midwinter dog days are here with ultra-cold weather, which can mean tougher bites. To help anglers through this period, Northland’s Nick Lindner hooks up with Will Pappenfus, a noted [...]
2021 Mercury National Walleye Tournament is a GO!
After the cancellation of the 2020 Mercury National Walleye Tournament, to be held in Fond du Lac, WI, organizers have announced the 2021 tournament will be held. The 2020 tournament cancellation was a difficult [...]
Winnebago System Ice Report 12.27.20
Lake Winnebago Area Ice Report 12/27/20 By Mark Schram Quick update. Mild temperatures and stronger winds have hindered ice development on Lake Winnebago. Earlier this week, strong winds blew apart the existing ice layer, [...]
Lake Poygan update – Noffke’s Bait and Landing
Source: Facebook Noffkes Bait and Landing: With temperatures getting colder and ice forming it's time to discuss our plan for the 2020-2021 season. The big change, the bait shop and all indoor services will be [...]
Winnebago Ice Report 12.3.20
by Mark Schram Winnebago Ice Report 12.3.20 Mild temperatures, wind and lack of precipitation have hindered ice growth on the Lake Winnebago system. Water temps range from 31.6 degrees to 34.9 degrees. Overall, no fishable [...]
Product Review: Temple Fork Outfitters Rods (TFO)
Product Review: Temple Fork Outfitters Rods (TFO) Item: Pro Walleye Series Rod Model: WS 704-1 Other: 7' medium-fast Retail Price: $99 The Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) Pro Walleye Series Rod was purchased via one [...]
Lake Winnebago and Fox River (Green Bay) Fishing Report 11.17.20
By Mark Schram, myfishingpartner.com Lake Winnebago is completely open water, unlike in 2019 when ice fishing had already begun on this date. Basin water temperatures had jumped over the last 21 days, increasing to [...]
Deadline approaches for Sturgeon Spearing licences for 2021
A reminder that the license deadline for purchasing sturgeon spearing licenses for the 2021 Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season is October 31, 2020. Licenses are $20 for Wisconsin residents and $65 for nonresidents and can be [...]
Lake Winnebago Fishing Report 10-11-20
A stable and warm weather pattern has been the norm for the Lake Winnebago region for several weeks. The extended late summer is a welcome event, getting a few extra anglers out on the water. [...]