Lake Winnebago Fishing Reports

Fisherman’s road Heavy activity north of the launch about ½ mile.  Reports of nice sized walleyes being taken on slip bobbers and crawlers with jigs.  Some reports also of this area producing perch on very [...]

Let me start the report this way.  Conditions are changing everyday.  Walleyes are active in all regions of the southern part of the lake, on many types of methods.   Fisherman’s Road Area Perch activity [...]

South Shore report     Mud Trolling The mud bite has slowed in recent days, and fish seem to be scattered.  The best method continues to be harnesses trolled deep in the water column. Shad [...]

South Shore Report   Fisherman’s Road Heavy perch fishing is underway.  Key areas include the reef just south of the launch, about 1.5 mile due east of the launch, and the reef between the launch [...]

Third Reef The third reef has been slower this week, with an abundant amount of sheephead active on and near the reef.  Perch fishing has picked up some north of the reef, but is still [...]

South Shore report   In General:  The dog days of summer are here.  Boat traffic has been very light this week and reports are scarce.   Mouth of the FDL River Still some perch activity [...]

Mud Trolling:  The far southern areas of the lake are still tough to troll due to heavy aquatic weeds floating in the area.  Water clarity is still limited.  The water conditions improve once north of [...]

Trolling southern mud flats Conditions have improved with regards to water clarity and floating vegetation.   Cranks were some what effective this week, but the bite has slowed down considerably from weeks past.  Areas south of [...]

Near the marsh in Fond du Lac. Perch and walleye being taken with “Gillespie rigs”.  Placing a sinker about 1-2 feet up the line and dragging crawlers along the bottom.  Most eyes are in the [...]

Fisherman’s road, Directly East Heavy boat traffic about 1 mile off shore.  Varying reports of activity, but just about every boat catching a couple of perch.  Almost everyone is using slip bobbers with crawlers it [...]