Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago is a lake in Wisconsin. Most people come here for Walleye and White Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (2 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Winnebago is Wisconsin's largest inland lake, a broad, shallow basin south of Green Bay that's best known nationally for its lake sturgeon spearing season each winter. Walleye fishing is the bigger draw most of the year, with a strong spring run and white bass schooling up in the shallows once the water warms. Wind builds waves fast on such a shallow, open lake, so keep an eye on conditions if you're in a smaller boat.
Anglers here regularly land Walleye and White Bass.
Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day, dusk and night.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Winnebago is a shallow freshwater lake in the north central United States, located in east central Wisconsin. At 137,700 acres (55,700 ha), it is the largest lake entirely within the state, covering an area of about 30 miles (48 km) by 10 miles (16 km) with 88 miles (142 km) of shoreline, an average depth of 15.5 feet (4.7 m), and a maximum depth of 21 feet (6.4 m). It has many shallow reefs along the west shore and a drop-off type shoreline on the east. There are several islands along the west shore.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Winnebago?
Anglers here regularly land Walleye and White Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Winnebago?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Winnebago?
Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day, dusk and night.
What is biting at Lake Winnebago right now?
Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 100%.