Artificial Lure reporting on November 26th, 2025, from Lake Winnebago, where late fall fishing rolls on with crisp mornings, swirling winds, and a persistent bite. Today’s sunrise struck at 6:57 AM, painting the water with cold golden light, and sunset lands at 4:22 PM—plenty of time to squeeze in a late afternoon cast.

Weather’s chilly, hovering in the low to mid-40s most of today with patchy clouds and brisk west winds brushing the main lake. Water levels are steady, and with no tidal swings on Winnebago, it's wind and barometer dictating fish mood this week. According to several local forecasts, high pressure’s settled in, which usually keeps fish a bit finicky near the surface but stirs activity down in the structure.

Recent catches echo the season: walleye, white bass, perch, and a few northern pike. The “Lake Winnebago Fishing Report Today” podcast noted that anglers working the west shore, especially up near Oshkosh and around Hog Island, are pulling strong numbers of walleye—several keepers with some pushing 22 inches. Perch traveling in loose schools have been favoring the shallows off Garlic Island, with several limits reported using small crappie rigs and live minnows. White bass continue to hit hard near the mouth of the Fox—nothing huge, but fun action with most in the 12- to 14-inch range.

Best baits this week? It’s about fall finesse and power. The Major League Fishing crew detailed the top lures during their Neenah stop: squarebill crankbaits in red craw for active walleye, black and blue jigs (especially swim jigs) for both largemouth and smallmouth, and the ever-reliable drop shot rig tipped with green pumpkin or shad-shaped plastics for perch and bass sitting deeper. Night crawlers and fathead minnows remain local bait shop staples; tip them under a slip bobber if the wind makes casting tough.

Top spots to try right now:
- **Hog Island** shoals and the adjacent weed beds have kicked out mixed bags each dawn.
- **Garlic Island** and the reefs just north are producing perch and the occasional bonus walleye for patient anglers braving the cold.
- For white bass and a mix of everything, the **Fox River mouth** offers non-stop action on blade baits and small swimbaits, especially on outgoing flow.

Don’t overlook the back bays and shallow canals; flipping a black and blue jig or tossing a frog tight to cover drew in some hefty largemouth last week. If wind picks up by midday, head for protected waters—those fish are hunkering down in vegetation and shallower rocks.

Fish remain scattered, so it pays to switch tactics. If you’re not finding bites on cranks or swimbaits in open water, move to structure and slow it down with a worm or Ned rig. Early afternoon is still the sweet spot as the sun tries to warm those shallows, and bite windows are short but sweet.

No major changes on bag limits or regulations, just bring a warm thermos and dress for wind—late November on Winnebago is no place for light jackets!

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