Lake Winnebago Fishing Reports

What a difference a week makes!  Lake Winnebago had a solid sheet of ice to begin last week, and as of Tuesday, the southern portion of the lake was ice free.  The northern sheet of [...]

Sturgeon spearing looks to be on a collision course for three full weekends on Lake Winnebago, as poor water clarity, and inconsistent ice plague the majority of the main lake.  Although the main focus of [...]

2012 has been a challenge for most area anglers until this past week arrived.  A cold front pushed through the area, answering many area fishermen’s requests.  Lake Winnebago’s ice solidified to some extent allowing anglers [...]

Is Sturgeon Spearing Season at Risk? East Central Wisconsin has experienced a lackluster winter to date, and many outdoorsmen have needed to adapt their traditions related to outdoor sports.  Whispers have started to occur in [...]

Lake Winnebago’s Ice and Lindsey Lohan have a lot in common.  From a distance they sure look fine, but get a closer look and you know you should just stay away. Persistent warm weather and [...]

With a few days of below normal temperatures, Lake Winnebago now has a full ice sheet for the first time this year.  The ice is not ready for travel just yet, but fishermen have been [...]

With area angler awaiting ice anxiously on Lake Winnebago, mother nature continues to dish out warmer than normal temperatures along with brisk winds, resulting in less than ideal ice making conditions.  The Southeast corner of [...]

We Have ICE!  The past several days have provided the Winnebago Region with below freezing temperatures, calm winds and no precipitation resulting in perfect “ice making conditions.”  Although 80% or more of Lake Winnebago remains [...]

Unseasonably cold weather refuses to loosen its grip on Eastern Wisconsin. The Winnebago System is weeks behind traditional trends, and continues to feature water temperatures just into the mid 50 degree range.  Flooded areas on [...]

Very dynamic elements are at play on the Winnebago system currently.  Lake Winnebago has seen a mass erosion of the ice sheet, and an ice free system can be expected at any time. The river [...]