Lake Winnebago Fishing Reports

Winnebago System Fishing Report The main lake is still 1/2 covered with ice, but the strong winds are helping to break the ice up.  The Fox River in Oshkosh is producing males in the 14-17” [...]

Fox River: The Fox is still producing some walleyes and perch through out the Oshkosh area.  Walleyes are more active on crawlers or leeches in the river, rather than the minnows.  Perch are still found [...]

Fisherman’s road:  Decent sized walleyes are being taken on the area humps north of the launch.  You must move often to find the active fish.  Leeches were the hot bait this week, either under the [...]

Fishing conditions in the south end changed drastically over the last week.  A cold front pushed through the area on Thursday night; thus, slowing the area drastically from a strong start to the week.   [...]

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 [...]