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Walleye, Bass, and Panfish Thrive on Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Winnebago
This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Monday, May 26th, 2025. Happy Memorial Day to all you anglers out there!
Weather today is shaping up beautifully with temperatures starting around 55 degrees this morning and climbing to the mid-70s by afternoon. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a light westerly breeze at 6-10 mph – just enough to create a nice ripple on the water without making boat control difficult. Sunrise was at 5:28 am, with sunset expected at 8:19 pm, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, and water temps have settled nicely into the upper 50s to low 60s in most areas.
The walleye bite has been exceptional these past few days and should remain strong through the holiday. Folks are consistently landing walleyes in the 15-23 inch range, particularly along the rocky reefs on the western shore and throughout Asylum Bay. Most successful anglers are trolling deep-running crankbaits like Deep ThunderSticks, Reef Runners, and Shad Raps. Colors featuring blue, purple, and chartreuse have been the ticket, though natural perch patterns are producing well too.
Smallmouth bass action has really heated up, with numerous catches reported around the rocky areas and drop-offs. These bronzebacks are aggressive right now, hitting on jerkbaits, tube jigs, and spinner baits. The morning and evening bites have been particularly strong.
Panfish are moving into the shallows, with bluegills and perch providing steady action. Small jigs tipped with waxies or pieces of nightcrawler are working well in areas with emerging weed beds.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend trying the reef structures near Stockbridge and the rocky areas around High Cliff State Park. The Winneconne bridge area has also been producing some nice walleyes for those willing to make the short trip up the Wolf River.
The Memorial Day weekend crowd has been out in full force, but there's still plenty of room to find your own piece of water. Remember that with the holiday traffic, it's best to get out early or stay out late to avoid the midday congestion.
Northern pike have been a bonus catch for many anglers, with some hefty specimens in the 30-36 inch range hitting larger crankbaits and spoons along weed edges.
All in all, it's prime time on Lake Winnebago. The spring bite is in full swing, and with this weather pattern holding steady, fishing should remain excellent throughout the week. So grab your tackle, hit the water, and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow. Tight lines, folks!
Weather today is shaping up beautifully with temperatures starting around 55 degrees this morning and climbing to the mid-70s by afternoon. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a light westerly breeze at 6-10 mph – just enough to create a nice ripple on the water without making boat control difficult. Sunrise was at 5:28 am, with sunset expected at 8:19 pm, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, and water temps have settled nicely into the upper 50s to low 60s in most areas.
The walleye bite has been exceptional these past few days and should remain strong through the holiday. Folks are consistently landing walleyes in the 15-23 inch range, particularly along the rocky reefs on the western shore and throughout Asylum Bay. Most successful anglers are trolling deep-running crankbaits like Deep ThunderSticks, Reef Runners, and Shad Raps. Colors featuring blue, purple, and chartreuse have been the ticket, though natural perch patterns are producing well too.
Smallmouth bass action has really heated up, with numerous catches reported around the rocky areas and drop-offs. These bronzebacks are aggressive right now, hitting on jerkbaits, tube jigs, and spinner baits. The morning and evening bites have been particularly strong.
Panfish are moving into the shallows, with bluegills and perch providing steady action. Small jigs tipped with waxies or pieces of nightcrawler are working well in areas with emerging weed beds.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend trying the reef structures near Stockbridge and the rocky areas around High Cliff State Park. The Winneconne bridge area has also been producing some nice walleyes for those willing to make the short trip up the Wolf River.
The Memorial Day weekend crowd has been out in full force, but there's still plenty of room to find your own piece of water. Remember that with the holiday traffic, it's best to get out early or stay out late to avoid the midday congestion.
Northern pike have been a bonus catch for many anglers, with some hefty specimens in the 30-36 inch range hitting larger crankbaits and spoons along weed edges.
All in all, it's prime time on Lake Winnebago. The spring bite is in full swing, and with this weather pattern holding steady, fishing should remain excellent throughout the week. So grab your tackle, hit the water, and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow. Tight lines, folks!
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is Artificial Lure checking in with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Monday, May 26th, 2025. Happy Memorial Day to all you anglers out there!
Weather today is shaping up beautifully with temperatures starting around 55 degrees this morning and climbing to the mid-70s by afternoon. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a light westerly breeze at 6-10 mph – just enough to create a nice ripple on the water without making boat control difficult. Sunrise was at 5:28 am, with sunset expected at 8:19 pm, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, and water temps have settled nicely into the upper 50s to low 60s in most areas.
The walleye bite has been exceptional these past few days and should remain strong through the holiday. Folks are consistently landing walleyes in the 15-23 inch range, particularly along the rocky reefs on the western shore and throughout Asylum Bay. Most successful anglers are trolling deep-running crankbaits like Deep ThunderSticks, Reef Runners, and Shad Raps. Colors featuring blue, purple, and chartreuse have been the ticket, though natural perch patterns are producing well too.
Smallmouth bass action has really heated up, with numerous catches reported around the rocky areas and drop-offs. These bronzebacks are aggressive right now, hitting on jerkbaits, tube jigs, and spinner baits. The morning and evening bites have been particularly strong.
Panfish are moving into the shallows, with bluegills and perch providing steady action. Small jigs tipped with waxies or pieces of nightcrawler are working well in areas with emerging weed beds.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend trying the reef structures near Stockbridge and the rocky areas around High Cliff State Park. The Winneconne bridge area has also been producing some nice walleyes for those willing to make the short trip up the Wolf River.
The Memorial Day weekend crowd has been out in full force, but there's still plenty of room to find your own piece of water. Remember that with the holiday traffic, it's best to get out early or stay out late to avoid the midday congestion.
Northern pike have been a bonus catch for many anglers, with some hefty specimens in the 30-36 inch range hitting larger crankbaits and spoons along weed edges.
All in all, it's prime time on Lake Winnebago. The spring bite is in full swing, and with this weather pattern holding steady, fishing should remain excellent throughout the week. So grab your tackle, hit the water, and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow. Tight lines, folks!
Weather today is shaping up beautifully with temperatures starting around 55 degrees this morning and climbing to the mid-70s by afternoon. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with a light westerly breeze at 6-10 mph – just enough to create a nice ripple on the water without making boat control difficult. Sunrise was at 5:28 am, with sunset expected at 8:19 pm, giving you plenty of daylight hours to get those lines wet. No tides to worry about here on our inland lake, and water temps have settled nicely into the upper 50s to low 60s in most areas.
The walleye bite has been exceptional these past few days and should remain strong through the holiday. Folks are consistently landing walleyes in the 15-23 inch range, particularly along the rocky reefs on the western shore and throughout Asylum Bay. Most successful anglers are trolling deep-running crankbaits like Deep ThunderSticks, Reef Runners, and Shad Raps. Colors featuring blue, purple, and chartreuse have been the ticket, though natural perch patterns are producing well too.
Smallmouth bass action has really heated up, with numerous catches reported around the rocky areas and drop-offs. These bronzebacks are aggressive right now, hitting on jerkbaits, tube jigs, and spinner baits. The morning and evening bites have been particularly strong.
Panfish are moving into the shallows, with bluegills and perch providing steady action. Small jigs tipped with waxies or pieces of nightcrawler are working well in areas with emerging weed beds.
For hot spots today, I'd recommend trying the reef structures near Stockbridge and the rocky areas around High Cliff State Park. The Winneconne bridge area has also been producing some nice walleyes for those willing to make the short trip up the Wolf River.
The Memorial Day weekend crowd has been out in full force, but there's still plenty of room to find your own piece of water. Remember that with the holiday traffic, it's best to get out early or stay out late to avoid the midday congestion.
Northern pike have been a bonus catch for many anglers, with some hefty specimens in the 30-36 inch range hitting larger crankbaits and spoons along weed edges.
All in all, it's prime time on Lake Winnebago. The spring bite is in full swing, and with this weather pattern holding steady, fishing should remain excellent throughout the week. So grab your tackle, hit the water, and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure, signing off until tomorrow. Tight lines, folks!