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Walleyes, Perch, and Smallies Heating Up on Lake Winnebago
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
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Alright folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for March 16, 2025. It's a chilly start to the day with temps hovering around 38°F, but we're expecting it to warm up to the mid-50s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 6:05 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 7:02 PM.
Now, onto the fishing. The walleye bite has been picking up nicely as we move into spring. Anglers have been having good luck trolling the east shore with small crankbaits like Flicker Shad #5s and Salmo Hornets. Metallic clown, purple, and pink patterns seem to be the hot ticket. The slip bobber and leech combo is also starting to heat up, especially in the evening hours. Try a small jig in green or orange tipped with a leech.
Yellow perch action has been steady, with some nice catches reported in 8-12 feet of water. Tungsten jigs tipped with minnows or waxworms are doing the trick. We're seeing a good mix of sizes, with some jumbos in the 12-13 inch range.
For you bass anglers, the smallmouth bite is really starting to fire up on the rock piles. I've heard reports of some chunky ones in the 18-inch range being caught. They're feeding heavy on crayfish, so crayfish-imitating jigs or small crankbaits are your best bet.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying around Long Point Reef for walleyes and perch. The Garlic Island area has also been producing well. If you're after those smallies, focus on the rocky areas near Stockbridge and High Cliff State Park.
Bait-wise, the local shops are well-stocked with minnows, leeches, and nightcrawlers. Don't forget to grab some of those butter worms too – they've been a secret weapon for perch lately.
Remember, folks, the key to success on Winnebago this time of year is to keep moving until you find active fish. Don't be afraid to switch up your presentations if you're not getting bites.
That's all for now, anglers. Get out there and enjoy some spring fishing on the big pond. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Now, onto the fishing. The walleye bite has been picking up nicely as we move into spring. Anglers have been having good luck trolling the east shore with small crankbaits like Flicker Shad #5s and Salmo Hornets. Metallic clown, purple, and pink patterns seem to be the hot ticket. The slip bobber and leech combo is also starting to heat up, especially in the evening hours. Try a small jig in green or orange tipped with a leech.
Yellow perch action has been steady, with some nice catches reported in 8-12 feet of water. Tungsten jigs tipped with minnows or waxworms are doing the trick. We're seeing a good mix of sizes, with some jumbos in the 12-13 inch range.
For you bass anglers, the smallmouth bite is really starting to fire up on the rock piles. I've heard reports of some chunky ones in the 18-inch range being caught. They're feeding heavy on crayfish, so crayfish-imitating jigs or small crankbaits are your best bet.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying around Long Point Reef for walleyes and perch. The Garlic Island area has also been producing well. If you're after those smallies, focus on the rocky areas near Stockbridge and High Cliff State Park.
Bait-wise, the local shops are well-stocked with minnows, leeches, and nightcrawlers. Don't forget to grab some of those butter worms too – they've been a secret weapon for perch lately.
Remember, folks, the key to success on Winnebago this time of year is to keep moving until you find active fish. Don't be afraid to switch up your presentations if you're not getting bites.
That's all for now, anglers. Get out there and enjoy some spring fishing on the big pond. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing you tight lines!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI