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Walleye, Perch, and Pike Thrive on Lake Winnebago Despite Winter's Chill
- 2024/12/21
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As of December 21, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake Winnebago is quite active, despite the challenging winter conditions.
### Weather and Tidal Report
Today, the sunrise is at 7:27 AM, and the sunset is at 4:58 PM. Nautical twilight begins at 6:25 AM and ends at 6:00 PM. The moon rises at 4:05 PM and sets at 6:56 AM. The weather is cold, which is typical for this time of year, but the ice conditions have been unpredictable due to warmer spells earlier in the season.
### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been good, particularly for walleye, perch, and northern pike. Yesterday, anglers reported catching walleye in the 12-to 23-inch range. The southwest corner of Lake Winnebago remains a hot spot, especially for sturgeon spearing, although the spearing season has ended for this year.
### Best Lures and Bait
For walleye, local anglers recommend trolling the shorelines, focusing on areas with hard bottoms and weeds. Using a humble worm as bait can be very effective. For perch and pike, the weed beds in bays like North and South Asylum Bays, as well as Millers Bay, are ideal. Plastics and jig and minnow combinations can also produce good results.
### Hot Spots
- **High Cliff State Park**: A great place for beginners, offering fishing from the marina or nearby rocks. It's a good spot for perch, crappie, and walleye.
- **Kelly’s Point and Reef**: Located about 5 miles north of Fond du Lac on the western shoreline, this area is known for its abundant walleye due to the surrounding weeds.
- **Neenah Dam at Fox River**: This spot is popular for panfish and walleye, especially where the Fox River meets Lake Winnebago.
### Recent Catches
While the sturgeon spearing season has concluded, the last days saw slow but consistent harvests. On Lake Winnebago, the largest sturgeon harvested this season was a 113.6-pound female. For other species, the daily catches have included a mix of walleye, perch, and northern pike, with walleye ranging from 12 to 23 inches.
Overall, Lake Winnebago continues to offer good fishing opportunities despite the challenging ice conditions this winter. Make sure to check the latest ice reports and fishing regulations before heading out.
### Weather and Tidal Report
Today, the sunrise is at 7:27 AM, and the sunset is at 4:58 PM. Nautical twilight begins at 6:25 AM and ends at 6:00 PM. The moon rises at 4:05 PM and sets at 6:56 AM. The weather is cold, which is typical for this time of year, but the ice conditions have been unpredictable due to warmer spells earlier in the season.
### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been good, particularly for walleye, perch, and northern pike. Yesterday, anglers reported catching walleye in the 12-to 23-inch range. The southwest corner of Lake Winnebago remains a hot spot, especially for sturgeon spearing, although the spearing season has ended for this year.
### Best Lures and Bait
For walleye, local anglers recommend trolling the shorelines, focusing on areas with hard bottoms and weeds. Using a humble worm as bait can be very effective. For perch and pike, the weed beds in bays like North and South Asylum Bays, as well as Millers Bay, are ideal. Plastics and jig and minnow combinations can also produce good results.
### Hot Spots
- **High Cliff State Park**: A great place for beginners, offering fishing from the marina or nearby rocks. It's a good spot for perch, crappie, and walleye.
- **Kelly’s Point and Reef**: Located about 5 miles north of Fond du Lac on the western shoreline, this area is known for its abundant walleye due to the surrounding weeds.
- **Neenah Dam at Fox River**: This spot is popular for panfish and walleye, especially where the Fox River meets Lake Winnebago.
### Recent Catches
While the sturgeon spearing season has concluded, the last days saw slow but consistent harvests. On Lake Winnebago, the largest sturgeon harvested this season was a 113.6-pound female. For other species, the daily catches have included a mix of walleye, perch, and northern pike, with walleye ranging from 12 to 23 inches.
Overall, Lake Winnebago continues to offer good fishing opportunities despite the challenging ice conditions this winter. Make sure to check the latest ice reports and fishing regulations before heading out.