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Catching Walleye on Lake Winnebago: A Wintertime Fishing Guide
- 2024/12/22
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As of December 22, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake Winnebago is quite different from the bustling sturgeon spearing season earlier in the year. Here’s a local’s perspective on what you can expect today.
### Weather and Tidal Report
Today, the weather is expected to be cold, typical of a Wisconsin winter. There is no tidal activity on Lake Winnebago since it is a freshwater lake. However, the moon phases can influence fish activity. Currently, we are in the waning gibbous phase, with moonrise at 22:39 and moonset at 11:28[3].
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset is at 5:00 PM, providing a decent window for daytime fishing[3].
### Fish Activity
During this time of year, the primary focus is on species like walleye, rather than sturgeon which are typically targeted during the spearing season in February. Walleye activity can be good, especially in areas with structure.
### Recent Catches
Since the sturgeon spearing season ended in February, there hasn't been a recent report on sturgeon catches. However, for walleye, which is the main target now, anglers have been successful using various techniques. In the summer months, trolling with crawler harnesses and crankbaits, as well as casting jigs and jerk baits, have been effective[4].
### Best Lures and Bait
For walleye, trolling classic crawler harnesses on calmer days and crankbaits like Flicker Shads, Shad Raps, and Northland Rumble Shads on windy days are recommended. Colors such as pink, perch, and white have been successful. When casting, jigs with night crawlers, jerk baits in purple and white, and swim baits with a gold blade are effective[4].
### Hot Spots
Some of the best spots include the reefs and mud flats, especially the shallow main lake reefs on windy days. The rivers and areas with weed edges are also productive. Specific locations like Sunset Bay and Big Rock Bay, as well as the harbors such as Jacomo Marina and Blue Springs Marina, can be good spots due to their sheltered environments that attract bait fish[3].
In summary, today on Lake Winnebago, you should look for walleye in structured areas, use appropriate lures like crankbaits and jigs, and take advantage of the moon phase and daylight hours for the best fishing experience.
### Weather and Tidal Report
Today, the weather is expected to be cold, typical of a Wisconsin winter. There is no tidal activity on Lake Winnebago since it is a freshwater lake. However, the moon phases can influence fish activity. Currently, we are in the waning gibbous phase, with moonrise at 22:39 and moonset at 11:28[3].
### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 7:30 AM, and sunset is at 5:00 PM, providing a decent window for daytime fishing[3].
### Fish Activity
During this time of year, the primary focus is on species like walleye, rather than sturgeon which are typically targeted during the spearing season in February. Walleye activity can be good, especially in areas with structure.
### Recent Catches
Since the sturgeon spearing season ended in February, there hasn't been a recent report on sturgeon catches. However, for walleye, which is the main target now, anglers have been successful using various techniques. In the summer months, trolling with crawler harnesses and crankbaits, as well as casting jigs and jerk baits, have been effective[4].
### Best Lures and Bait
For walleye, trolling classic crawler harnesses on calmer days and crankbaits like Flicker Shads, Shad Raps, and Northland Rumble Shads on windy days are recommended. Colors such as pink, perch, and white have been successful. When casting, jigs with night crawlers, jerk baits in purple and white, and swim baits with a gold blade are effective[4].
### Hot Spots
Some of the best spots include the reefs and mud flats, especially the shallow main lake reefs on windy days. The rivers and areas with weed edges are also productive. Specific locations like Sunset Bay and Big Rock Bay, as well as the harbors such as Jacomo Marina and Blue Springs Marina, can be good spots due to their sheltered environments that attract bait fish[3].
In summary, today on Lake Winnebago, you should look for walleye in structured areas, use appropriate lures like crankbaits and jigs, and take advantage of the moon phase and daylight hours for the best fishing experience.