Reel in the Fall Bite on Lake Winnebago

10/10/2025 4 min
Reel in the Fall Bite on Lake Winnebago

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Good morning, anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fresh report for Lake Winnebago and the surrounding waters, Friday, October 10th, 2025.We’re kicking things off under an overcast sky with a light breeze out of the southwest and temps starting in the mid-40s, climbing into the upper 50s by midday. According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, a line of light showers is likely to move through late today, so keep that rain gear handy if you’re headed out for an extended session. Sunrise rolled in at 7:01 a.m., and sunset is set for 6:20 p.m., giving us over 11 hours of daylight to chase those fall fish.Lake Winnebago doesn’t have tidal changes like the coasts, but wind-driven “seiches” can nudge water levels a little; still, nothing major to worry about today. Water clarity’s been fair to good, with cooler nighttime temps keeping algae blooms at bay.The hot bite right now? Yellow perch. Outdoor News’ latest Wisconsin fishing report calls this “the best perch action of the fall so far.” Anglers are reporting limit catches around 15 to 25 feet deep, with the west shore near Oshkosh and the reef edges out from Fond du Lac lighting up. Live minnows are top dog—either fished on a slip bobber just off bottom or tipped on a small jig. Folks running perch rigs with two hooks and a 1/2 oz. weight are doing especially well, and if you’re running out of minnows, waxies or small plastics in natural colors are catching too.Walleye action has picked up as the water cools. Best activity is early and late in the day. Local guides say trolling crankbaits—think Flicker Shads or No. 5 Shad Raps—in 7 to 14 feet along the reefs and the edge of the mud flats has produced some slot-size eyes. If you’re vertical jigging, bring some frozen emerald shiners; they’re proven winners this time of year.White bass are running strong around current seams, channel edges, and anywhere you find bait busting on the surface. Inline spinners, small white or chartreuse twister tails, and jigging spoons are all reliable, and don’t be afraid to cover water till you mark a school—some spots are loaded!For largemouth bass, work those rocky shorelines and weed edges with spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, or plastic worms rigged Texas-style. They’re feeding up before winter, so don’t be surprised by a chunky one. Bluegills and crappies are moving deeper—find them around submerged rocks or brush in 12–18 feet, and try a small jig tipped with waxies for best results.A quick shout for catfish hunters: channel cats are still biting around the mouths of river inlets—use cut bait or nightcrawlers, especially where woody debris piles up.If you want a couple of hot spots to try, mark these on your map:- The reefs off Garlic Island, north shore, for perch and walleye.- The mouth of the Fox River at Oshkosh, especially on the drop-offs, for mixed bags and a shot at a trophy walleye.- The long weed edge near Lakeside Park by Fond du Lac for panfish and roaming pike.Tournament anglers are using both live and artificial baits, often adjusting depth from 5 to 30 feet using forward-facing sonar, so don’t ignore your electronics.One final note: the Wisconsin DNR is still monitoring for invasive round goby in the Winnebago system. If you catch one, do not release it alive—report your catch to authorities immediately.Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Winnebago fishing report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for more local tips, and may your nets be heavy today! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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