Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin Fishing Report Today

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  • Fishing Lake Winnebago with Artificial Lure - Walleye, White Bass, and Berkley Flicker Shad
    Howdy folks, I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guide for all things fishing on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin. Today, October 21, 2025, we're expecting a crisp morning with a high likelihood of light rain showers and gusty winds. Sunrise is at around 6:47 AM, and we'll be wrapping up just before sunset at 5:47 PM.
    Recently, walleye and white bass have been biting strong, especially in the early morning hours. Anglers have had success using the Berkley Flicker Shad, which simulates baitfish effectively. If you're looking for bait, live minnows and jigging with leeches are also popular choices.
    Hot spots include the area around the Wolf River and the southern bay of Lake Winnebago. The river structure like the old highway bridge can hold walleyes and bass.
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    2 min
  • Fishing the Winnebago System - Chasing Walleye, White Bass, and More in the Fall Bite
    Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Monday, October 20, 2025—coming to you as the sun peeks over the east shore. Sunrise today is right around 7:13 and you can count on sunset by 6:08 this evening, so plan your casts for those magic hours.
    Weather’s got a Wisconsin attitude—clouds moved in overnight, giving us a mild but breezy start. Expect gusts topping 20 knots and maybe a few rain showers as the day goes on, especially if you’re pushing out into open water. As the National Weather Service notes, conditions will be mostly cloudy with south winds steady at 15 to 25 knots and a few gusts up toward 30 knots. That means a chop of 2 to 4-foot waves, so keep life jackets handy and don’t push your luck unless your rig is built for it.
    Lake temperature this morning is sitting at a cool 63.9°F. She’s past the summer swim season, cooling fast, which can kick up fish activity in the shallow weed beds and rocky bars. Water’s sliding toward turnover so the bite’s shifting shallower as bait balls migrate to warmer pockets and the bigger predators chase easy meals.
    The word at the bait shops and from recent creel surveys is that fishing’s surprisingly hot for October. Walleye are giving plenty of love, especially early and late in the day. The west shoreline near Oshkosh, along with the mouth of the Fox River, are producing some nice eater-sized eyes—most falling for chartreuse or purple jig/crawler combos and, when the wind ramps up, heavier blade baits in silver and firetiger. White bass are still running; limit catches are common along the northeast shore near Stockbridge, and the flats south of Merritt Point. For these, small swimbaits, 1/16 oz jig/minnow rigs, and lipless cranks fished fast are putting up numbers.
    If you’re chasing perch and bluegill, stay tight to weed lines and rocky structure; the area around Waverly Beach—north to the railroad trestle—is always a late-season hotspot. Light tackle tipped with small crappie minnows, waxies, or a piece of nightcrawler is your ticket.
    Talking cats—folks tossing cut sucker and chicken liver off docks south of Fond du Lac are reporting steady channel cat bites, especially at dusk. For muskies and pike, big suckers under floats or jerkbaits slow-rolled in 6-10 feet are seeing occasional takers. The upper Winneconne bridge area, and Wolf River channel edges—classic fall ambush spots—worth a cast or two.
    Best baits to have on hand today: fathead minnows, nightcrawlers, cut sucker, and medium shiners. Best lures: Jig/crawler, blade baits in chrome or chartreuse, and lipless cranks. For white bass and perch, don’t leave home without a handful of small swimbaits and plain hooks tipped with a pinch of garden crawler.
    Hot spots to target today:
    - Mouth of the Fox River (walleye, white bass, crappie at dawn/dusk)
    - Northeast shore from Stockbridge south to Pipe (white bass, perch)
    - Winneconne bridge area and Wolf River channel edges (muskie, walleye, mixed bag).
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    5 min
  • Fall Run in Full Swing on Lake Winnebago Despite Windy and Unsettled Conditions
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025. If you’re heading out today, you’ll want to keep your eye on the weather and make the most of the active bite before this fall wind really picks up.
    Let’s start with the weather: This morning, winds are howling out of the west and southwest, ranging from 15 up to 27 knots, with gusts making it feel brisk and choppy on open water. Temps this morning are in the upper 40s to low 50s, but expect a steady drop through the day as rain and drizzle roll in by afternoon. By late today, it cools into the low 40s, and showers linger through evening. If you’re staying out late, plan ahead—proper rain gear is a must. According to Bayshore Marina’s forecast, expect gusty conditions and an overall gray, unsettled day.
    Sunrise was 7:13 AM, and sunset is coming early at 6:06 PM, so you’ve got a limited window for the best light bite.
    Now, onto the hot action: Recent catch reports and podcasts, like the Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin Daily Fishing Report, say the fall run is in full swing. Walleye are starting to push shallow, especially with this cooling trend. White bass are busting shad on windblown shorelines. Yellow perch numbers have been solid in the off-main-lake reefs and deeper holes.
    Anglers trolling in 8–15 feet off the weed edges or running slip bobbers near the mouths of the Fox and Wolf Rivers report solid walleye limits. The bite is consistently best early—right around dawn—and again later in the afternoon before sunset, which lines up perfectly with today’s fishing window.
    Best lures lately: Jointed shad raps, size 5 or 7, in firetiger or clown, have produced on the troll. For casting, stickbaits in natural perch or chrome blue are getting reaction strikes. Vertical jigging with 1/8–1/4 oz jigheads tipped with fathead minnows or plastics in chartreuse and orange is another proven fall favorite, especially for that bump-and-drop feel.
    Perch anglers have pulled nice batches using small crappie minnows or even leaf worms on drop-shot rigs, especially around gravel bars near Garlic Island and west of Oshkosh. For white bass, toss small Mepps spinners or twister tails—anything flashy, especially on those wind-pounded points.
    A couple of hot spots to try:
    - **Blackwolf Flats**—the wind always corrals bait in here, and perch along with eater-sized walleyes have been stacked.
    - **Stockbridge Harbor**—with a good wind pushing in, white bass schools are pushing up shallow to chase shad.
    And don’t overlook reefs mid-lake north of Fond du Lac. With steady west winds, predators are herding bait onto these structures, making for classic run-and-gun casting action.
    No tides, of course, but remember that falling barometer and strong winds can trigger a major feed, especially as weather shifts. With the lake cooling down and bait balls stacking up, expect a steady walleye and white bass bite if you can stay on the move and adjust to the wind and wave action.
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    4 min
  • Winnebago Whisperer: Walleyes, White Bass, and Fall Feeding Frenzy - October 18, 2025
    Howdy, anglers! This is “Artificial Lure” here on the shores of Lake Winnebago, your local fishing whisperer. Let’s get right down to the business of what’s biting and where to drop your line this crisp October Saturday—October 18, 2025, to be exact.
    **Weather & Water Conditions**
    First up, the weather. No tidal reports, folks—this is Wisconsin, not the Atlantic coast—but Mother Nature’s still got a say in things. Over in Stockbridge, WI, just yesterday, we saw partly cloudy skies, a high around 68°F, with a light SSW breeze at 7 mph. Humidity’s a bit thick, but the pressure is steady at 1015 mb—typical for fall on the Winnebago system. On the Lake Michigan side, the National Weather Service called for scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms this morning, with winds easing up as the day goes on—so expect some showers early, but it should clear up a bit as we roll into afternoon. Winds will be going southwest 10 to 15 knots, easing later, and waves are forecasted to settle down, too. These are primo conditions for getting out before the sun’s too high.
    Sunrise today is at 7:08 AM—it’s a late riser this time of year—and sunset will be at 6:11 PM. That gives us nearly eleven hours of daylight for prime fishing, especially with the mild temps and that morning dampness.
    **What’s Biting Out There**
    Lake Winnebago is absolutely bustling right now. According to the Lake Winnebago Wisconsin Daily Fishing Report, walleyes have been moving shallow, and the bite is strong—walleyes are fattening up for winter, and the recent mild conditions have kept them active early and late in the day. White bass are schooling aggressively, and perch are downright plentiful—fun for kids and families or anyone looking for a quick fry-up. You might even snag a drum or two if you fish the shallow mud flats, especially around the breaks.
    No big surprise, but the best action’s been on the usual species—walleye, white bass, perch, and a few fat drum. If you’re out here in mid-October, you’re fishing during the heart of the fall feeding frenzy. Fish are on the hunt, and so should you be.
    **Lures and Baits That Work**
    If you’re after walleye, tie on a 1/8- to 1/4-ounce jig (red, gold, or orange), tipped with a fathead minnow or a soft-plastic twister tail. Crankbaits in firetiger or perch patterns are also hot right now—try running a Rapala Shad Rap #7 or a Berkley Flicker Shad over weed edges and drop-offs. For white bass, don’t overthink it—silver or white Kastmasters, small inline spinners, or even a simple leadhead with a minnow will do the trick. Perch are eating everything from crappie minnows on a slip bobber rig to plastic grubs jigged off the bottom.
    For bait, live minnows are your best bet—especially as the water cools, walleye and bass can’t resist ‘em. If you’re a bait purist, go with a fathead or a shiner on a plain hook and split shot, drifted along break lines. Nightcrawlers are still working, too, especially on perch. And if you want to get fancy,
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    6 min
  • Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleyes Shallow, Perch Plentiful, White Bass Running
    Morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Friday, October 17th, 2025.
    Big Lake Winnebago woke up to a **cool crisp fall morning**, with northeast winds at 5–10 knots and calm conditions on the water—waves under 2 feet, perfect for getting out in most boats, according to the National Weather Service. Sunrise hit around 7:09 AM, and you’ve got until about 6:10 PM before the sun slips behind the horizon. With water temps cooling and a waning crescent moon at 21% illumination, fish activity is transitioning into classic autumn patterns.
    **Fish Activity & Catches**
    The fall walleye bite is officially on! Multiple local reports, including from anglers’ own lines, state that **walleyes are running shallow early and late**, moving a bit deeper as the sun gets up. Most success has come in **six to 14 feet of water off weed edges and rocky points**. During the major feed windows, which according to FishingReminder for Oshkosh are around 10:20 AM to 12:20 PM and again 10:31 PM to 12:31 AM, expect the action to heat up considerably.
    **Baits & Lures**
    This week’s big winners have been jig and minnow combos, with **fathead minnows and emerald shiners** being top producers. Try 1/4 oz. jigs in **chartreuse, gold, and orange**, or go old-school with a crawler harness, especially when you find fish suspended off the breaks. Those trolling at a crawl with perch-colored crankbaits are also boating fish, especially on the windblown shorelines.
    As for perch, there’s been steady action drifting small jigs tipped with nightcrawlers or plastics near eelgrass beds and sand flats—these spots can also cough up a bonus walleye or two!
    The white bass bite is showing some late runs near the river mouths, with little Cleos and jigging spoons topping the list. If the wind picks up, casting blade baits and rattletraps will find active fish over main lake points.
    **Recent Angler Reports**
    Most folks are reporting mixed bags: limits of fat walleyes, plus good numbers of eater-sized **yellow perch**—plenty in the 8-11 inch range, a few pushing bigger. Some bonus **crappies** are coming in deeper pockets, and a few channel cats are biting live bait off the old railroad bridges and in the Fox River.
    Don’t forget sturgeon season is getting close, and the WI DNR reminds all spearers—make sure your licenses are purchased by October 31 if you want to get in on the 2026 season (per WisPolitics and Fox11).
    **Hot Spots**
    If you want to get in on the action, hit the following:
    - **Wendt’s Point** out from Van Dyne: classic spot for walleyes moving with the shad.
    - **Garlic Island Flats**: strong for jumbo perch and bonus walleyes.
    - **Mouth of the Fox River in Oshkosh**: white bass and eater walleyes after rain or on windy days.
    - For shore anglers, the riprap north of Asylum Point has had steady afternoon bites.
    **Tide/Current**
    Lake Winnebago has virtually no tide, but wind-driven current can stack bait and fish on windblown shorelines a
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    4 min
  • October 15 Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Ideal Conditions for Walleye, Perch, and Crappie Bite
    Artificial Lure here with your October 15th Lake Winnebago fishing report—it’s a crisp, clear start to the day, and after last week’s unseasonable warmth, area anglers are welcoming a big cool-down. Sunrise hit at 7:08 AM, and we’re looking at a sunset around 6:12 PM, so you’ve got a good window for those aggressive fall bites.
    The weather today is about perfect for autumn fishing: cool morning lows in the low 50s, climbing to upper 60s by afternoon. Light southeast winds at 2–4 mph should keep waves gentle—under 2 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Expect clear skies and low humidity, which will only help those sight lines for chasing schools across the flats. SeaTemperature.info reports surface water temps now sitting in the high 50s to low 60s: prime for activating walleye and perch as they bulk up for the colder months.
    Best bite times today line up with low light: early morning around sunrise and again just before dusk. If you’re timing moon phases, today’s waxing gibbous should prolong those twilight windows just a touch longer for you.
    Now, what’s biting? According to Wisconsin Outdoor News’ October 10 update, the walleye bite has picked up nicely as temps dropped, and there’s been strong activity around reefs and traditional breaks. Several anglers are reporting limits by mid-morning, especially along the west and north shorelines. Perch action is consistent—especially for those vertical jigging with a fathead minnow or using small gold blade baits in 10–15 feet of water. Crappies have begun to push into the shallower weed beds as weeds die back. White bass and sheepshead are still active near the river mouths, though numbers are tapering a bit.
    Live bait is hard to beat right now. Fathead minnows on 1/8 oz jigs, slip bobber rigs with a worm on the weed edges, or even leeches for the perch—these have been producing steady results. For artificial presentations, try paddle tail swimbaits in natural shad colors or firetiger patterns. On brighter days, gold and chartreuse are reliable for walleye, and small twister tails work for perch. Don’t overlook a classic blade bait—perch especially are slamming those in the deeper holes.
    If you’re after trophy fish or bigger numbers, a couple hot spots have stood out. First, the reefs just off Garlic Island are holding good-sized walleyes, especially at first light and again late. Second, the mouth of the Fox River is drawing mixed bags of white bass, perch, and the occasional northern pike—try drifting jig-worm combos near the drop-offs. Around Oshkosh, the flats near Fisherman’s Road are packed with bait schools, which is pulling in aggressive crappie and perch.
    Stillwater periods and slack tides—while not as crucial as lakes with true tidal movement—are best for moving baits and covering ground. While Lake Winnebago doesn’t see ocean tides, local wind-driven seiches can shift water levels a bit: keep an eye on wind direction, as a fresh south or east wind tends to push bait and p
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    5 min
  • Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Crisp Fall Walleye, White Bass, and Perch Bite
    Howdy, Lake Winnebago faithful! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for October 12th, 2025. It’s a crisp fall morning on the big water, so let’s dive right in.
    Weather-wise, the winds are light out of the northeast, just 2 to 6 knots, and that early chill has air temps hovering right around 40°F—brr, but perfect for that active walleye bite. Pressure’s high, sky’s clear, humidity’s low—classic Wisconsin fall. There’s no hazardous weather in the forecast according to the National Weather Service, so no excuse not to hit the water. Just remember, by late afternoon, a little wind picks up, so keep an eye on your lines and your comfort.
    Sunrise today was at 5:48 a.m., and we’ll see that big orange ball go down around 8:19 p.m. Plenty of time on either side of twilights—those windows when fish like to show up for breakfast and dinner. Speaking of timing, we’re still riding the afterglow of a full moon. That usually spells a busy morning and evening bite, especially for walleye and white bass.
    Now for the fishin’—the fall transition is in full swing, and Lake Winnebago is showing up for the party. The DNR and daily fishing reports say walleye and white bass are chewing steady, with a few smallmouths and perch in the mix. Most of the action’s coming from those classic mid-lake humps, as well as along the drop-offs and points where baitfish are stacked up. Jigging’s been the ticket for walleye—a frozen emerald shiner tipped on a ¼ or ⅜ oz head, slow and steady, or a small jig with a lively minnow. For white bass, light crankbaits and small spoons are drawing plenty of attention when worked over schooling fish. The yellow perch bite’s been decent in 15 to 25 feet of water, live minnows on a plain hook or ice jig the way to go.
    Live bait is hot, no doubt. Fatheads, chubs, and shiners are all top performers, but don’t sleep on a crawler harness—the fish are still snapping at those slow-trolled spinners, especially when the wind picks up and pushes the baitfish around. For artificials, stick with bright, flashy blades or small gold crankbaits for walleye, and for white bass, keep it fast—a little vibration and a little noise to trigger that predatory instinct.
    Now, for a couple of hot spots worth wetting a line this morning: the humps and reefs off Oshkosh—think the 17- to 27-foot water right now—have been producing solid numbers of walleye and the occasional slab white bass. And for perch, try the deeper flats off Fon du Lac or the east shore weed edges. If you’re after variety, don’t sleep on the Fox River channel—if you find bait, you’ll find fish.
    Lakeside, early and late are best. If you’re heading out later, look for those wind-created points, current breaks, and any submerged timber you can find. The fish are moving, but they’re still hanging close to food—match the hatch and you’ll be fine.
    Thanks for tuning in, Lake Winnebago anglers. Remember, the bite’s changing every day, so get out there and see what you can find.
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    4 min
  • Crisp Autumn Fishing on Lake Winnebago: Walleyes, Perch, and White Bass Bites Heat Up
    Lake Winnebago’s putting on a quintessential fall show this Saturday, October 11th. If you’re headed out, bundle up—it was chilly before sunrise, and folks waking up early saw a light frost in shaded spots, especially west of the lake. Sunrise came at 7:06 a.m., with a crisp breeze out of the south and air temps starting near 38°F, but quickly rebounding with the sun. Expect highs to flirt with 50 by midday and a steady wind 10-15 mph out of the south, gusting to 20, so small craft should be careful, per the National Weather Service’s latest hazardous weather outlook.
    Waves right on the lake are running 2 feet or less, making open water accessible, though those gusts will keep things sporty near the Winneconne Bridge and open flats. By sunset at 6:21 p.m., things will cool off fast, with another frost possible tonight as clear skies stick around, according to NOAA in Green Bay. No rain on the radar for today—just classic autumn sunshine.
    At the ramps this morning, the talk is mostly about excellent action for walleye and white bass. The “Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin Daily Fishing Report” podcast has been bullish on strong fall bites the last week, especially on those overcast days, but even this crisp sunshine is keeping fish moving. Anglers have reported stringers of eater-size walleye—most in the 15-18 inch range—coming from drifting the 5-8 foot flats off Oshkosh and Fond du Lac with chartreuse jig heads tipped with a fathead minnow or half-crawler. Jigging Raps in purple or firetiger caught more than a few of the better fish.
    Perch are showing up in good numbers, especially along the east shore near High Cliff State Park. Slip bobbers and small tuffies or pieces of crawler are the ticket. Several boats limited out before noon yesterday, averaging 8-10 inchers, with a few pushing 12. Shore anglers around the Fond du Lac lighthouse have also had luck with perch mornings and evenings.
    If white bass is your game, the mouth of the Fox River and river channel cuts on the north end have been solid. Spinners—especially white or silver blade versions—and small plastics get their attention. The bite tends to shut off midday, so hit it early.
    A handful of crappie catches have come from deeper holes near the Winneconne bridge system, but you’ll have to weed through some small fish for a meal.
    Best baits right now: for walleye and white bass, stick to **chartreuse or purple jigs** with live bait, or flashy blade baits if the wind picks up even more. For perch, it’s hard to beat a simple **hook and crawler chunk** under a slip float.
    A few folks reporting nice smallies off the gravel bars along the west shore, especially closer to Oshkosh. Try a natural-colored tube jig on the rocky transitions.
    As for hot spots: High Cliff State Park is loaded with both fish and fall color—peak reds and golds are lighting up the shoreline, according to Travel Wisconsin’s fall color report. On the north end, the river mouth at Menominee Park and in the channel between
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    5 min
  • Reel in the Fall Bite on Lake Winnebago
    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.
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    5 min
  • Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleye, Panfish, and More Biting as Autumn Transitions
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. Local anglers woke to mostly sunny skies, lighter northwest winds, and a cool start courtesy of last night’s widespread frost. While the mercury climbs towards a pleasant 79°F today, overnight lows still threaten another frost—classic autumn transition. Water temperature reports from local fishers and Lake-Link put surface readings in the lower- to mid-60s, signaling those annual migrations and setting up a solid bite window for gamefish.
    Sunrise hit the water at 6:59 AM, with sunset expected about 6:28 PM. Plenty of daylight for a productive trip, especially as fish are responding to the shorter photoperiod and cooling water by moving shallow and upping their feed activity.
    Recent catches around Lake Winnebago suggest strong mixed bags. According to reports shared on Lake-Link and local guides, **walleye** action has perked up, with fish showing up along the rock piles, humps, and breaklines in 16–22 feet—especially near the mouth of the Fox and in Harold and Asylum Points. Vertical jigging is the top producer: tip a 1/8 oz. jig with a lively shiner or fathead, or toss chartreuse blade baits if baitfish are thick. Anglers are also picking up bonus **sauger** and **jumbo perch** using minnows just off bottom at the weed edges.
    **White bass** are feeding in classic fall fashion, with schools herding shad and minnows along channel edges and reefs. Cast silver or white crankbaits, spoons, or shad-imitation swimbaits for fast action. Surface boils and chasing fish have been spotted near the railroad bridges and Oshkosh flats.
    **Northern pike** are lurking at the mouths of tributaries and near overhanging weed beds. Mid-size bucktail spinners, firetiger spoons, and even live suckers on quick-strike rigs have produced decent bites. Look for them especially when the wind pushes bait into shallow cover.
    For **panfish**, especially perch and bluegills, target the edges of wild celery beds and eelgrass in 4 to 8 feet. Drifting small jigs tipped with waxies or working tiny crappie minnows under a bobber takes the larger specimens home. Afternoon heat brings the best bite.
    **Catfish**—both channel and flathead—have been solid for folks bouncing stinkbait or cut bait in the deeper current near locks, dams, and stump fields. Early morning and late evenings see the most aggressive takes.
    Best baits right now? For walleye, stick to jigs and shiners or fathead minnows. Perch love small minnows and pieces of nightcrawler. White bass and pike are hot for flashy artificials. Bluegill and crappie prefer waxies or tiny plastics.
    Hot spots you shouldn’t miss:
    - **Asylum Point**: Especially the north shoreline by the lighthouse, where mixed bags of panfish and walleyes are being pulled.
    - **Harold Point**: Rock reefs and drop-offs here have stacked up with active walleyes and perch.
    - **Menominee Park**: The docks and shoreline structure are great for shore-bound angle
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    5 min

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