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Lake Winnebago

Lake fishing  Wisconsin · 05:42 - 20:18

Lake Winnebago is a lake in Wisconsin. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and White Bass.

Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
75°
Best day
Mon
74%
78°
Tue
72%
80°
Wed
73%
77°
Thu
74%
78°
Fri
77%
79°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
68°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:57–06:57 Day 06:57–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:08–04:08 Major period 14:08–16:08 Minor period 20:41–22:11 Minor period 08:05–09:35

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

10:00
68°
11:00
69°
12:00
71°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
74°
16:00
75°
17:00
75°
18:00
76°
19:00
75°
20:00
74°
21:00
73°

Likely catch now (16 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
45%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
43%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
42%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
42%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Common Carp.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Winnebago right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 35%.