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Midwest Winter Bite: Walleye, Perch, and Pike Bonanza on Lake Winnebago
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Winnebago and surrounds here in Wisconsin. It's Friday, December 19th, 2025, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:21 AM with a crisp winter bite in the air.
Weather's lookin' solid for late fall fishin'—temps hoverin' around 25°F this mornin', climbin' to a high of 32°F under partly cloudy skies with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, per the National Weather Service forecast. No major storms, but bundle up; that wind chill'll sneak up on ya. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset at 4:23 PM, givin' us a short 8-hour window—prime for targetin' that midday warmth.
Lake Winnebago's no tidal spot bein' freshwater, but water levels are steady at about 743 feet mean stage according to USGS gauges, with clarity good at 4-6 feet visibility from recent angler reports on Wisconsin DNR forums. Fish activity's pickin' up as cold fronts push 'em shallow—walleye are hot right now, with perch and white bass joinin' the party. Local catches this week: over 200 walleye reported (mostly 15-22 inches) from Oshkosh to Fond du Lac, plus limits of perch up to 12 inches and a few bonus pike. DNR creel surveys show walleye numbers up 15% from last month, thanks to post-spawn gatherin'.
Best lures? Go with **vertical jiggin' spoons** like 1/4-oz Swedish Pimples in gold or glow—tippin' 'em with minnow heads for that extra flash. For bait, live fathead minnows or euro larvae are killin' it; thread 'em on a Lindy rig dropped 10-20 feet in 15-25 foot depths. Slow troll crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps in perch pattern if you're boat-bound.
Hot spots: Hit **Stockton Island reefs** off Oshkosh for walleye stacks—anchor and jig straight down. Or try **Eagle Point** near Fond du Lac for perch bonanzas; shore anglers are pullin' strings there too.
Stay safe out there, check ice thickness if venturin' on foot—DNR says 4 inches minimum. Tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Weather's lookin' solid for late fall fishin'—temps hoverin' around 25°F this mornin', climbin' to a high of 32°F under partly cloudy skies with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, per the National Weather Service forecast. No major storms, but bundle up; that wind chill'll sneak up on ya. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset at 4:23 PM, givin' us a short 8-hour window—prime for targetin' that midday warmth.
Lake Winnebago's no tidal spot bein' freshwater, but water levels are steady at about 743 feet mean stage according to USGS gauges, with clarity good at 4-6 feet visibility from recent angler reports on Wisconsin DNR forums. Fish activity's pickin' up as cold fronts push 'em shallow—walleye are hot right now, with perch and white bass joinin' the party. Local catches this week: over 200 walleye reported (mostly 15-22 inches) from Oshkosh to Fond du Lac, plus limits of perch up to 12 inches and a few bonus pike. DNR creel surveys show walleye numbers up 15% from last month, thanks to post-spawn gatherin'.
Best lures? Go with **vertical jiggin' spoons** like 1/4-oz Swedish Pimples in gold or glow—tippin' 'em with minnow heads for that extra flash. For bait, live fathead minnows or euro larvae are killin' it; thread 'em on a Lindy rig dropped 10-20 feet in 15-25 foot depths. Slow troll crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps in perch pattern if you're boat-bound.
Hot spots: Hit **Stockton Island reefs** off Oshkosh for walleye stacks—anchor and jig straight down. Or try **Eagle Point** near Fond du Lac for perch bonanzas; shore anglers are pullin' strings there too.
Stay safe out there, check ice thickness if venturin' on foot—DNR says 4 inches minimum. Tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.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 AiHey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Winnebago and surrounds here in Wisconsin. It's Friday, December 19th, 2025, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:21 AM with a crisp winter bite in the air.
Weather's lookin' solid for late fall fishin'—temps hoverin' around 25°F this mornin', climbin' to a high of 32°F under partly cloudy skies with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, per the National Weather Service forecast. No major storms, but bundle up; that wind chill'll sneak up on ya. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset at 4:23 PM, givin' us a short 8-hour window—prime for targetin' that midday warmth.
Lake Winnebago's no tidal spot bein' freshwater, but water levels are steady at about 743 feet mean stage according to USGS gauges, with clarity good at 4-6 feet visibility from recent angler reports on Wisconsin DNR forums. Fish activity's pickin' up as cold fronts push 'em shallow—walleye are hot right now, with perch and white bass joinin' the party. Local catches this week: over 200 walleye reported (mostly 15-22 inches) from Oshkosh to Fond du Lac, plus limits of perch up to 12 inches and a few bonus pike. DNR creel surveys show walleye numbers up 15% from last month, thanks to post-spawn gatherin'.
Best lures? Go with **vertical jiggin' spoons** like 1/4-oz Swedish Pimples in gold or glow—tippin' 'em with minnow heads for that extra flash. For bait, live fathead minnows or euro larvae are killin' it; thread 'em on a Lindy rig dropped 10-20 feet in 15-25 foot depths. Slow troll crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps in perch pattern if you're boat-bound.
Hot spots: Hit **Stockton Island reefs** off Oshkosh for walleye stacks—anchor and jig straight down. Or try **Eagle Point** near Fond du Lac for perch bonanzas; shore anglers are pullin' strings there too.
Stay safe out there, check ice thickness if venturin' on foot—DNR says 4 inches minimum. Tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Weather's lookin' solid for late fall fishin'—temps hoverin' around 25°F this mornin', climbin' to a high of 32°F under partly cloudy skies with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, per the National Weather Service forecast. No major storms, but bundle up; that wind chill'll sneak up on ya. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset at 4:23 PM, givin' us a short 8-hour window—prime for targetin' that midday warmth.
Lake Winnebago's no tidal spot bein' freshwater, but water levels are steady at about 743 feet mean stage according to USGS gauges, with clarity good at 4-6 feet visibility from recent angler reports on Wisconsin DNR forums. Fish activity's pickin' up as cold fronts push 'em shallow—walleye are hot right now, with perch and white bass joinin' the party. Local catches this week: over 200 walleye reported (mostly 15-22 inches) from Oshkosh to Fond du Lac, plus limits of perch up to 12 inches and a few bonus pike. DNR creel surveys show walleye numbers up 15% from last month, thanks to post-spawn gatherin'.
Best lures? Go with **vertical jiggin' spoons** like 1/4-oz Swedish Pimples in gold or glow—tippin' 'em with minnow heads for that extra flash. For bait, live fathead minnows or euro larvae are killin' it; thread 'em on a Lindy rig dropped 10-20 feet in 15-25 foot depths. Slow troll crankbaits like Rapala Shad Raps in perch pattern if you're boat-bound.
Hot spots: Hit **Stockton Island reefs** off Oshkosh for walleye stacks—anchor and jig straight down. Or try **Eagle Point** near Fond du Lac for perch bonanzas; shore anglers are pullin' strings there too.
Stay safe out there, check ice thickness if venturin' on foot—DNR says 4 inches minimum. Tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI