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Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleye, Bass, and Panfish Thriving in Early Spring Conditions
This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025. We’re heading into another prime weekend for anglers in East Central Wisconsin.
The weather this morning started in the upper 40s, with temps quickly climbing into the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear and winds are light, so conditions on the lake are excellent for boating and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM and sunset will be at 8:05 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to work with today. No tides to worry about here on Winnebago, but water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-50s. That’s firing up both the walleyes and bass out there[2][3].
The walleye bite has been strong all week, especially early and late in the day. Most folks are catching limits near the mouths of the Fox and Wolf Rivers, with jig and minnow combos or nightcrawlers doing the trick. Trolling crawler harnesses in 8 to 12 feet along the east shore has also been producing nice eaters and a few slot fish. Several anglers have reported some bigger females still lingering out deep before heading back shallower to chase bait[2].
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is heating up fast. The best action is in the shallows—look for rocky shorelines and docks with early weed growth, especially in less than six feet of water. Soft plastics like worms and craws are landing a pile of bass, but spinnerbaits and shallow-running crankbaits are also working well if you want to cover a lot of water quickly[2][5]. Try green pumpkin or white for best results, and don’t overlook classic black and blue if the water muddies up after a breeze.
As for panfish, bluegill and crappie reports are solid in the protected bays with emerging vegetation. They’re holding shallow and can’t resist a slip bobber with a small leech or worm.
Hot spots to try today include the reefs and breaks near Garlic Island for walleye, and the west shore rocks by Oshkosh for bass. Don’t forget Millers Bay in Oshkosh—that’s a consistent spring producer for both panfish and bass.
Overall, fishing is excellent right now across Lake Winnebago. Bring plenty of bait, a variety of jigs and plastics, and get out early or stay late for the best bites. Good luck and tight lines!
The weather this morning started in the upper 40s, with temps quickly climbing into the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear and winds are light, so conditions on the lake are excellent for boating and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM and sunset will be at 8:05 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to work with today. No tides to worry about here on Winnebago, but water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-50s. That’s firing up both the walleyes and bass out there[2][3].
The walleye bite has been strong all week, especially early and late in the day. Most folks are catching limits near the mouths of the Fox and Wolf Rivers, with jig and minnow combos or nightcrawlers doing the trick. Trolling crawler harnesses in 8 to 12 feet along the east shore has also been producing nice eaters and a few slot fish. Several anglers have reported some bigger females still lingering out deep before heading back shallower to chase bait[2].
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is heating up fast. The best action is in the shallows—look for rocky shorelines and docks with early weed growth, especially in less than six feet of water. Soft plastics like worms and craws are landing a pile of bass, but spinnerbaits and shallow-running crankbaits are also working well if you want to cover a lot of water quickly[2][5]. Try green pumpkin or white for best results, and don’t overlook classic black and blue if the water muddies up after a breeze.
As for panfish, bluegill and crappie reports are solid in the protected bays with emerging vegetation. They’re holding shallow and can’t resist a slip bobber with a small leech or worm.
Hot spots to try today include the reefs and breaks near Garlic Island for walleye, and the west shore rocks by Oshkosh for bass. Don’t forget Millers Bay in Oshkosh—that’s a consistent spring producer for both panfish and bass.
Overall, fishing is excellent right now across Lake Winnebago. Bring plenty of bait, a variety of jigs and plastics, and get out early or stay late for the best bites. Good luck and tight lines!
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025. We’re heading into another prime weekend for anglers in East Central Wisconsin.
The weather this morning started in the upper 40s, with temps quickly climbing into the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear and winds are light, so conditions on the lake are excellent for boating and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM and sunset will be at 8:05 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to work with today. No tides to worry about here on Winnebago, but water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-50s. That’s firing up both the walleyes and bass out there[2][3].
The walleye bite has been strong all week, especially early and late in the day. Most folks are catching limits near the mouths of the Fox and Wolf Rivers, with jig and minnow combos or nightcrawlers doing the trick. Trolling crawler harnesses in 8 to 12 feet along the east shore has also been producing nice eaters and a few slot fish. Several anglers have reported some bigger females still lingering out deep before heading back shallower to chase bait[2].
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is heating up fast. The best action is in the shallows—look for rocky shorelines and docks with early weed growth, especially in less than six feet of water. Soft plastics like worms and craws are landing a pile of bass, but spinnerbaits and shallow-running crankbaits are also working well if you want to cover a lot of water quickly[2][5]. Try green pumpkin or white for best results, and don’t overlook classic black and blue if the water muddies up after a breeze.
As for panfish, bluegill and crappie reports are solid in the protected bays with emerging vegetation. They’re holding shallow and can’t resist a slip bobber with a small leech or worm.
Hot spots to try today include the reefs and breaks near Garlic Island for walleye, and the west shore rocks by Oshkosh for bass. Don’t forget Millers Bay in Oshkosh—that’s a consistent spring producer for both panfish and bass.
Overall, fishing is excellent right now across Lake Winnebago. Bring plenty of bait, a variety of jigs and plastics, and get out early or stay late for the best bites. Good luck and tight lines!
The weather this morning started in the upper 40s, with temps quickly climbing into the mid-60s by afternoon. Skies are mostly clear and winds are light, so conditions on the lake are excellent for boating and shore fishing. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM and sunset will be at 8:05 PM, so there’s plenty of daylight to work with today. No tides to worry about here on Winnebago, but water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-50s. That’s firing up both the walleyes and bass out there[2][3].
The walleye bite has been strong all week, especially early and late in the day. Most folks are catching limits near the mouths of the Fox and Wolf Rivers, with jig and minnow combos or nightcrawlers doing the trick. Trolling crawler harnesses in 8 to 12 feet along the east shore has also been producing nice eaters and a few slot fish. Several anglers have reported some bigger females still lingering out deep before heading back shallower to chase bait[2].
Bass fishing, both largemouth and smallmouth, is heating up fast. The best action is in the shallows—look for rocky shorelines and docks with early weed growth, especially in less than six feet of water. Soft plastics like worms and craws are landing a pile of bass, but spinnerbaits and shallow-running crankbaits are also working well if you want to cover a lot of water quickly[2][5]. Try green pumpkin or white for best results, and don’t overlook classic black and blue if the water muddies up after a breeze.
As for panfish, bluegill and crappie reports are solid in the protected bays with emerging vegetation. They’re holding shallow and can’t resist a slip bobber with a small leech or worm.
Hot spots to try today include the reefs and breaks near Garlic Island for walleye, and the west shore rocks by Oshkosh for bass. Don’t forget Millers Bay in Oshkosh—that’s a consistent spring producer for both panfish and bass.
Overall, fishing is excellent right now across Lake Winnebago. Bring plenty of bait, a variety of jigs and plastics, and get out early or stay late for the best bites. Good luck and tight lines!