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Late Fall Walleye & Panfish on Lake Winnebago
Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, on this chilly Thursday, November 20th, 2025.
Fog blanketed the basin early this morning, and temps were sitting in the low teens by sunrise at 6:56 AM according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, which also had a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 9 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies and a stiff south wind 15 to 25 knots—gusts near 30 knots will keep things brisk, with waves building to 4 feet or more on the open lake, so please use extra caution if you’re drifting or trolling today. The sun will dip at 4:27 PM.
There’s no tide to report for Lake Winnebago, but the wind-driven chop is sure to move baitfish, increasing activity in mid-depths and along windblown shoreline structure. Local anglers bundled up and reported that the walleye bite is picking up with the cooling water, particularly with this unsettled weather. The best window has been the low-light hours near sunrise and sunset—classic November pattern on Winnebago.
Word from DNR wardens, as reported in Outdoor News on November 14th, is that anglers have been getting into decent numbers of walleye just north of Oshkosh and around the reefs out from Fond du Lac. Some respectable ‘eyes—several over 20 inches—have made the rounds. There’s also been a run of eater-sized white bass and the occasional slab crappie in the mix, especially in protected bays.
Jigging with blade baits like the Johnson Thinfisher or a classic Rapala Jigging Rap in perch or shiner patterns has been a ticket, especially when worked aggressively near hard-bottom humps in 10 to 15 feet. Folks slow-trolling crawler harnesses with bright blades are still catching fish, but minnows under slip bobbers are a sure bet if you’re staying put and want to tempt bonus perch.
For panfish, Rapala’s new Nano Rap (that’s a 3/4” finesse lure built for panfish, per their November Instagram update) has stirred talk among die-hards—it gets down fast and rattles, ideal for pinpointing crappies and bluegill around remaining weed edges. Don’t overlook small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or plastics if you’re working docks and canals where fish are staging before ice.
Hot spots this morning are:
- Garlic Island reef, where the wind is stacking up bait and walleyes are on the prowl.
- The mouth of the Fox River in Oshkosh, especially the deeper holes and the bridge pilings, which have given up mixed bags of walleye and white bass to those fishing just off the bottom with jig/minnow combos.
Remember, the wind is no joke today—smaller boats should think twice before venturing too far from launch. The lake’s cooling fast, and hypothermia sets in quick if you go over. Know your limits and stay safe.
That’s your boots-on-the-dock, bundled-up report for November 20th from Lake Winnebago. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe to stay hooked on the local bite.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Fog blanketed the basin early this morning, and temps were sitting in the low teens by sunrise at 6:56 AM according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, which also had a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 9 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies and a stiff south wind 15 to 25 knots—gusts near 30 knots will keep things brisk, with waves building to 4 feet or more on the open lake, so please use extra caution if you’re drifting or trolling today. The sun will dip at 4:27 PM.
There’s no tide to report for Lake Winnebago, but the wind-driven chop is sure to move baitfish, increasing activity in mid-depths and along windblown shoreline structure. Local anglers bundled up and reported that the walleye bite is picking up with the cooling water, particularly with this unsettled weather. The best window has been the low-light hours near sunrise and sunset—classic November pattern on Winnebago.
Word from DNR wardens, as reported in Outdoor News on November 14th, is that anglers have been getting into decent numbers of walleye just north of Oshkosh and around the reefs out from Fond du Lac. Some respectable ‘eyes—several over 20 inches—have made the rounds. There’s also been a run of eater-sized white bass and the occasional slab crappie in the mix, especially in protected bays.
Jigging with blade baits like the Johnson Thinfisher or a classic Rapala Jigging Rap in perch or shiner patterns has been a ticket, especially when worked aggressively near hard-bottom humps in 10 to 15 feet. Folks slow-trolling crawler harnesses with bright blades are still catching fish, but minnows under slip bobbers are a sure bet if you’re staying put and want to tempt bonus perch.
For panfish, Rapala’s new Nano Rap (that’s a 3/4” finesse lure built for panfish, per their November Instagram update) has stirred talk among die-hards—it gets down fast and rattles, ideal for pinpointing crappies and bluegill around remaining weed edges. Don’t overlook small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or plastics if you’re working docks and canals where fish are staging before ice.
Hot spots this morning are:
- Garlic Island reef, where the wind is stacking up bait and walleyes are on the prowl.
- The mouth of the Fox River in Oshkosh, especially the deeper holes and the bridge pilings, which have given up mixed bags of walleye and white bass to those fishing just off the bottom with jig/minnow combos.
Remember, the wind is no joke today—smaller boats should think twice before venturing too far from launch. The lake’s cooling fast, and hypothermia sets in quick if you go over. Know your limits and stay safe.
That’s your boots-on-the-dock, bundled-up report for November 20th from Lake Winnebago. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe to stay hooked on the local bite.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiArtificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, on this chilly Thursday, November 20th, 2025.
Fog blanketed the basin early this morning, and temps were sitting in the low teens by sunrise at 6:56 AM according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, which also had a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 9 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies and a stiff south wind 15 to 25 knots—gusts near 30 knots will keep things brisk, with waves building to 4 feet or more on the open lake, so please use extra caution if you’re drifting or trolling today. The sun will dip at 4:27 PM.
There’s no tide to report for Lake Winnebago, but the wind-driven chop is sure to move baitfish, increasing activity in mid-depths and along windblown shoreline structure. Local anglers bundled up and reported that the walleye bite is picking up with the cooling water, particularly with this unsettled weather. The best window has been the low-light hours near sunrise and sunset—classic November pattern on Winnebago.
Word from DNR wardens, as reported in Outdoor News on November 14th, is that anglers have been getting into decent numbers of walleye just north of Oshkosh and around the reefs out from Fond du Lac. Some respectable ‘eyes—several over 20 inches—have made the rounds. There’s also been a run of eater-sized white bass and the occasional slab crappie in the mix, especially in protected bays.
Jigging with blade baits like the Johnson Thinfisher or a classic Rapala Jigging Rap in perch or shiner patterns has been a ticket, especially when worked aggressively near hard-bottom humps in 10 to 15 feet. Folks slow-trolling crawler harnesses with bright blades are still catching fish, but minnows under slip bobbers are a sure bet if you’re staying put and want to tempt bonus perch.
For panfish, Rapala’s new Nano Rap (that’s a 3/4” finesse lure built for panfish, per their November Instagram update) has stirred talk among die-hards—it gets down fast and rattles, ideal for pinpointing crappies and bluegill around remaining weed edges. Don’t overlook small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or plastics if you’re working docks and canals where fish are staging before ice.
Hot spots this morning are:
- Garlic Island reef, where the wind is stacking up bait and walleyes are on the prowl.
- The mouth of the Fox River in Oshkosh, especially the deeper holes and the bridge pilings, which have given up mixed bags of walleye and white bass to those fishing just off the bottom with jig/minnow combos.
Remember, the wind is no joke today—smaller boats should think twice before venturing too far from launch. The lake’s cooling fast, and hypothermia sets in quick if you go over. Know your limits and stay safe.
That’s your boots-on-the-dock, bundled-up report for November 20th from Lake Winnebago. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe to stay hooked on the local bite.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Fog blanketed the basin early this morning, and temps were sitting in the low teens by sunrise at 6:56 AM according to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, which also had a Dense Fog Advisory in place until 9 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies and a stiff south wind 15 to 25 knots—gusts near 30 knots will keep things brisk, with waves building to 4 feet or more on the open lake, so please use extra caution if you’re drifting or trolling today. The sun will dip at 4:27 PM.
There’s no tide to report for Lake Winnebago, but the wind-driven chop is sure to move baitfish, increasing activity in mid-depths and along windblown shoreline structure. Local anglers bundled up and reported that the walleye bite is picking up with the cooling water, particularly with this unsettled weather. The best window has been the low-light hours near sunrise and sunset—classic November pattern on Winnebago.
Word from DNR wardens, as reported in Outdoor News on November 14th, is that anglers have been getting into decent numbers of walleye just north of Oshkosh and around the reefs out from Fond du Lac. Some respectable ‘eyes—several over 20 inches—have made the rounds. There’s also been a run of eater-sized white bass and the occasional slab crappie in the mix, especially in protected bays.
Jigging with blade baits like the Johnson Thinfisher or a classic Rapala Jigging Rap in perch or shiner patterns has been a ticket, especially when worked aggressively near hard-bottom humps in 10 to 15 feet. Folks slow-trolling crawler harnesses with bright blades are still catching fish, but minnows under slip bobbers are a sure bet if you’re staying put and want to tempt bonus perch.
For panfish, Rapala’s new Nano Rap (that’s a 3/4” finesse lure built for panfish, per their November Instagram update) has stirred talk among die-hards—it gets down fast and rattles, ideal for pinpointing crappies and bluegill around remaining weed edges. Don’t overlook small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or plastics if you’re working docks and canals where fish are staging before ice.
Hot spots this morning are:
- Garlic Island reef, where the wind is stacking up bait and walleyes are on the prowl.
- The mouth of the Fox River in Oshkosh, especially the deeper holes and the bridge pilings, which have given up mixed bags of walleye and white bass to those fishing just off the bottom with jig/minnow combos.
Remember, the wind is no joke today—smaller boats should think twice before venturing too far from launch. The lake’s cooling fast, and hypothermia sets in quick if you go over. Know your limits and stay safe.
That’s your boots-on-the-dock, bundled-up report for November 20th from Lake Winnebago. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe to stay hooked on the local bite.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI