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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow perch, muskie, northern pike and sturgeon at Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin.

Lake Winnebago, WI

Renowned for excellent walleye fishing, Lake Winnebago is considered by many to be Wisconsin's premier fishery. There are 88 miles of shoreline surrounding this 135,000-acre (215 sq miles) lake in the southeastern part of the state, at Fon Du Lac, WI.

The purpose of this page is to deliver an overview of this lake, the fishing options, and area amenities. Our goal is to provide info to first time visitors, as well as beginner and novice anglers. We gathered details from personal experience, numerous trusted websites that each offer select bits of information, and videos of fishing activity on the lake. These websites include the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, marinas at the lake, campgrounds, boat rental agencies and others. By consolidating this information to one page it allows visitors to see the entire picture, all in one place.

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Lake Winnebago, located in east-central Wisconsin, is the largest inland lake in the state and offers a fantastic fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels. This expansive lake covers a vast area and provides ample opportunities to target a variety of popular fish species.

Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are among the sought-after gamefish in Lake Winnebago. Anglers can explore the lake's numerous rocky structures, submerged vegetation, and drop-offs to find these bass species. Techniques such as casting with crankbaits, jigs, or topwater lures are commonly used to entice these aggressive and hard-fighting fish.

Lake Winnebago is also renowned for its excellent panfish fishery. Black crappie and bluegill can be found in abundance throughout the lake. Anglers targeting these panfish often focus on the numerous weed beds, submerged trees, and brush piles. Small jigs, live bait, or fly fishing methods are commonly employed to attract these panfish, providing anglers with a fun and rewarding fishing experience.

Muskie can also be found in Lake Winnebago. These elusive and powerful predators require patience and persistence to catch. Anglers pursuing muskie often use large bucktails, jerkbaits, or live bait to entice these trophy fish. Lake Winnebago's vast size and diverse structure provide ample opportunities to encounter and hook into a muskie of a lifetime.

Catfish enthusiasts will find both flathead catfish and channel catfish in Lake Winnebago. These species are known for their size and the thrilling fights they put up. Anglers targeting catfish often use live bait such as cut bait or large nightcrawlers, fishing near deep holes, channel edges, or submerged structures where these catfish tend to congregate.

Walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch are also popular fish species found in Lake Winnebago. These species offer additional angling opportunities and contribute to the lake's diverse fishery. Anglers employ various techniques such as jigging, trolling, or casting with live bait or artificial lures to target these fish.

Lake Winnebago offers a diverse and rewarding fishing experience with its abundance of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, muskie, flathead catfish, channel catfish, walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch. With its vast size, varied structure, and convenient boating and camping facilities, Lake Winnebago is a premier fishing destination in Wisconsin, attracting anglers from near and far.

A dozen boat landings and a half dozen marinas serve the boating public. For anglers who prefer to fish from the bank, there are numerous places to access the shoreline at parks, boat launch ramps, and along some of the roads which contour the shoreline. Ice fishing, when the ice is safe, is popular with local anglers. Whether fishing through the ice, bank fishing or fishing from a boat, the lake is loaded with a wide variety of fish species to catch. Walleye, crappie, bass, perch, muskie, northern pike, bluegill and monster sturgeon all reside here. Several marinas, campgrounds, restaurants, tackle stores and lodging are all available at, or nearby, the lake.

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Primary fish species residing in Lake Winnebago

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish Flathead catfish Black crappie Walleye Bluegill White Bass Yellow Perch Muskie Northern pike Sturgeon

Lake Winnebago Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Lake Winnebago provides excellent boating opportunities, with numerous boat launches and marinas available for anglers to access the lake. Boaters can explore the expansive water body and search for their preferred fishing spots.

Fishing Boat Rentals

Lake Winnebago Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
920 948-4900

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Asylum Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Sherman Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Black Wolf Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, southwest side, off Fon Du Lac Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Brothertown Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Harbor Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Doty Park Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off 5th Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Ecker Lakeland Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Ecker Lakeland Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with limited, gravel parking.

Fisherman's Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Fishermans Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Grundman County Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Grundman Lane, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Highway 45 Wayside Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lakeshore Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Jefferson Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Brighton Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Mill Street Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Mill Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, paved parking.

Stockbridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off W Lake Street, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

West 24th Avenue Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off W 24th Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Marinas

Bayshore Marina
617 Bay Shore Dr
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920 231-9936

Calumet Harbor Marina
N10361 Calumet Harbor Road
Malone, WI 53049
920 360-3411

High Cliff State Park Marina
N6779 Lower Cliff Rd.
Sherwood, WI 54169
920 989-1349

The Pioneer Marina
1100 Pioneer Dr
Oshkosh, WI 54903
920 233-1981

Click here for a Wisconsin Fishing License.

Camping facilities are also available in the vicinity, allowing visitors to extend their stay and fully enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Kalbus Country Harbor Campground - 920 426-0062

Lakeview Campground - 920 439-1495

Calumet County Park Campground - 920 439-1008

Hickory Oaks Campground - 920 235-8076

Ormo RV Park - 920 252-2743

Lake Winnebago WI Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Contact Information

Lake Winnebago
Kalbus Country Harbor Campground
5309 Lake Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902
920 426-0062

 

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Walleye, crappie, bass, perch, muskie, northern pike, bluegill and sturgeon fishing awaits anglers at Lake Winnebago in southeast Wisconsin.

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