• Fishing Lake Winnebago: Walleyes, Perch, and Crayfish-Hunting Smallmouth Bass Thrive in Crisp Fall Conditions

  • Nov 15 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fishing Lake Winnebago: Walleyes, Perch, and Crayfish-Hunting Smallmouth Bass Thrive in Crisp Fall Conditions

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  • As of November 15, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin is quite active, despite the transitioning seasons.

    ### Weather and Conditions
    The weather is crisp, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-40s to low 50s Fahrenheit, making it a pleasant day for fishing. Sunrise was at around 6:45 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 4:30 PM.

    ### Fish Activity
    Recently, the lake has seen a mix of fish activity. For walleyes, anglers have been successful using small crankbaits like Flicker Shad #5's and Salmo Hornets, particularly in metallic clown, purple, and pink colors. Trolling these lures along the east shoreline has been effective. Additionally, the slip bobber/leech bite is heating up, especially in the evening hours, with small jigs in green or orange tipped with a leech[4].

    Perch fishing has also been good, with anglers catching a mix of big perch and crappies. For perch, using Clam Bomb Jigs, slender spoons, and tungsten jigs in dull orange or gold plated colors have been successful. The key is to pound the mud with your jigs and spoons, slowly jigging them up from the bottom to attract the fish[4].

    White bass are also being caught in decent numbers, and big smallmouth bass are active on the rock piles, feeding heavily on crayfish.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For walleyes, use small crankbaits and slip bobbers with leeches. For perch and crappies, Clam Bomb Jigs, slender spoons, and tungsten jigs in various colors are recommended. For smallmouth bass, lead head jigs with twister tails or lures that mimic crayfish are effective.

    ### Hot Spots
    One of the hot spots is the east shoreline of Lake Winnebago, where walleyes are being caught while trolling small crankbaits. Another area is the rock piles, where big smallmouth bass are actively feeding on crayfish. The southern portion of the lake, particularly around the Southwest Winnebago and Pipe registration stations, has also seen significant fish activity, although this was more relevant during the sturgeon spearing season[2].

    Overall, Lake Winnebago offers a diverse fishing experience this time of year, with various species active and ready to be caught.
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