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Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleye, Bass, and Panfish Action Heating Up for Late May
Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
We're looking at a beautiful late-May day on the big lake today. Expect temperatures starting in the low 50s this morning, climbing into the low 70s by afternoon with partly cloudy skies. There's a light easterly breeze of 5-8 mph - just enough to create a nice drift but not enough to churn up the water too much. Sunrise was at 5:19 am, and we'll have sunset at 8:29 pm, giving you plenty of daylight for fishing. No need to worry about tides here on our inland lake, but water temps have warmed nicely into the low 60s throughout most of the lake.
The Memorial Day weekend fishing bonanza has continued into this week with some excellent action across multiple species. Walleye fishing remains red-hot, especially in that 15 to 24-inch range. They're really crushing it along the rock reefs on the western shore and around the river mouths. Most successful anglers are trolling with deep-running crankbaits like Reef Runners and Shad Raps in perch, purple, and chartreuse patterns. If you prefer casting, jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers are producing well.
Bass fishing has been absolutely on fire! Both largemouth and smallmouth are in aggressive pre-spawn patterns, hitting topwater baits early and late in the day. During midday, try working the weedlines with Texas-rigged soft plastics or spinnerbaits.
Panfish action has been steady with some nice-sized crappies and bluegills being caught in shallow bays and along weed edges. Small jigs tipped with waxworms or tiny twister tails are your best bet.
Northern pike continue to provide exciting action, particularly in the 24 to 32-inch range. Try working the weed edges with large spinnerbaits or trolling with larger crankbaits.
For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Asylum Bay if you're targeting bass and panfish. The area around Garlic Island has been particularly productive for walleye this week. If you're launching from Fond du Lac, the reefs just north of the harbor entrance are holding good numbers of walleye and pike.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen as the late May sun can be deceptively strong. The DNR reminds everyone to check your licenses and boat safety equipment before heading out. That's all for today - tight lines and good fishing to everyone on Lake Winnebago!
We're looking at a beautiful late-May day on the big lake today. Expect temperatures starting in the low 50s this morning, climbing into the low 70s by afternoon with partly cloudy skies. There's a light easterly breeze of 5-8 mph - just enough to create a nice drift but not enough to churn up the water too much. Sunrise was at 5:19 am, and we'll have sunset at 8:29 pm, giving you plenty of daylight for fishing. No need to worry about tides here on our inland lake, but water temps have warmed nicely into the low 60s throughout most of the lake.
The Memorial Day weekend fishing bonanza has continued into this week with some excellent action across multiple species. Walleye fishing remains red-hot, especially in that 15 to 24-inch range. They're really crushing it along the rock reefs on the western shore and around the river mouths. Most successful anglers are trolling with deep-running crankbaits like Reef Runners and Shad Raps in perch, purple, and chartreuse patterns. If you prefer casting, jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers are producing well.
Bass fishing has been absolutely on fire! Both largemouth and smallmouth are in aggressive pre-spawn patterns, hitting topwater baits early and late in the day. During midday, try working the weedlines with Texas-rigged soft plastics or spinnerbaits.
Panfish action has been steady with some nice-sized crappies and bluegills being caught in shallow bays and along weed edges. Small jigs tipped with waxworms or tiny twister tails are your best bet.
Northern pike continue to provide exciting action, particularly in the 24 to 32-inch range. Try working the weed edges with large spinnerbaits or trolling with larger crankbaits.
For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Asylum Bay if you're targeting bass and panfish. The area around Garlic Island has been particularly productive for walleye this week. If you're launching from Fond du Lac, the reefs just north of the harbor entrance are holding good numbers of walleye and pike.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen as the late May sun can be deceptively strong. The DNR reminds everyone to check your licenses and boat safety equipment before heading out. That's all for today - tight lines and good fishing to everyone on Lake Winnebago!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
We're looking at a beautiful late-May day on the big lake today. Expect temperatures starting in the low 50s this morning, climbing into the low 70s by afternoon with partly cloudy skies. There's a light easterly breeze of 5-8 mph - just enough to create a nice drift but not enough to churn up the water too much. Sunrise was at 5:19 am, and we'll have sunset at 8:29 pm, giving you plenty of daylight for fishing. No need to worry about tides here on our inland lake, but water temps have warmed nicely into the low 60s throughout most of the lake.
The Memorial Day weekend fishing bonanza has continued into this week with some excellent action across multiple species. Walleye fishing remains red-hot, especially in that 15 to 24-inch range. They're really crushing it along the rock reefs on the western shore and around the river mouths. Most successful anglers are trolling with deep-running crankbaits like Reef Runners and Shad Raps in perch, purple, and chartreuse patterns. If you prefer casting, jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers are producing well.
Bass fishing has been absolutely on fire! Both largemouth and smallmouth are in aggressive pre-spawn patterns, hitting topwater baits early and late in the day. During midday, try working the weedlines with Texas-rigged soft plastics or spinnerbaits.
Panfish action has been steady with some nice-sized crappies and bluegills being caught in shallow bays and along weed edges. Small jigs tipped with waxworms or tiny twister tails are your best bet.
Northern pike continue to provide exciting action, particularly in the 24 to 32-inch range. Try working the weed edges with large spinnerbaits or trolling with larger crankbaits.
For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Asylum Bay if you're targeting bass and panfish. The area around Garlic Island has been particularly productive for walleye this week. If you're launching from Fond du Lac, the reefs just north of the harbor entrance are holding good numbers of walleye and pike.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen as the late May sun can be deceptively strong. The DNR reminds everyone to check your licenses and boat safety equipment before heading out. That's all for today - tight lines and good fishing to everyone on Lake Winnebago!
We're looking at a beautiful late-May day on the big lake today. Expect temperatures starting in the low 50s this morning, climbing into the low 70s by afternoon with partly cloudy skies. There's a light easterly breeze of 5-8 mph - just enough to create a nice drift but not enough to churn up the water too much. Sunrise was at 5:19 am, and we'll have sunset at 8:29 pm, giving you plenty of daylight for fishing. No need to worry about tides here on our inland lake, but water temps have warmed nicely into the low 60s throughout most of the lake.
The Memorial Day weekend fishing bonanza has continued into this week with some excellent action across multiple species. Walleye fishing remains red-hot, especially in that 15 to 24-inch range. They're really crushing it along the rock reefs on the western shore and around the river mouths. Most successful anglers are trolling with deep-running crankbaits like Reef Runners and Shad Raps in perch, purple, and chartreuse patterns. If you prefer casting, jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers are producing well.
Bass fishing has been absolutely on fire! Both largemouth and smallmouth are in aggressive pre-spawn patterns, hitting topwater baits early and late in the day. During midday, try working the weedlines with Texas-rigged soft plastics or spinnerbaits.
Panfish action has been steady with some nice-sized crappies and bluegills being caught in shallow bays and along weed edges. Small jigs tipped with waxworms or tiny twister tails are your best bet.
Northern pike continue to provide exciting action, particularly in the 24 to 32-inch range. Try working the weed edges with large spinnerbaits or trolling with larger crankbaits.
For hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Asylum Bay if you're targeting bass and panfish. The area around Garlic Island has been particularly productive for walleye this week. If you're launching from Fond du Lac, the reefs just north of the harbor entrance are holding good numbers of walleye and pike.
Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen as the late May sun can be deceptively strong. The DNR reminds everyone to check your licenses and boat safety equipment before heading out. That's all for today - tight lines and good fishing to everyone on Lake Winnebago!