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Lake Winnebago Fishing Report: Walleye Hot, Perch Biting, Bass Steady
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Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin fishing report for June 11, 2025.
Sunrise this morning was at 5:12 AM, and sunset will roll in at 8:39 PM. We’ve got mild June weather—expect highs in the upper 70s, with a light southwest breeze and fair skies most of the day. Water temps are hanging in the low-to-mid 70s, prime for aggressive feeding windows throughout dawn and dusk.
First off, let’s talk walleye—the main event for most Winnebago anglers right now. As reported by Eye-Catching Guide Service and confirmed by local chatter, the walleye bite is red hot this June. Recent outings saw anglers pulling limits, with fish averaging between 14 to 18 inches, especially along the reefs near Fond du Lac and around Kelly’s Point and Reef. Early in the morning, action is best on the transition zones in 14 to 16 feet of water. Trolling crankbaits and harnesses with nightcrawlers remains deadly. Jig-and-crawler combos and blade baits have also produced, but don’t overlook simply drifting a hook and a sinker tipped with “Butter Worms” or red worms about six to eight inches off the bottom. As winds settle mid-day, fishing slows, but persistent anglers are still putting ‘eyes in the box.
Perch and panfish are also on the chew. Columbia Park and High Cliff State Park shorelines have seen nice keeper perch—average size around 10.5 inches. Bobber rigs with small minnows or worms are picking up the majority, especially close to weed edges and deeper drop-offs as the sun gets higher.
Bass action is holding steady. According to recent Omnia Fishing reports, largemouth and smallmouth are hitting wacky-rigged Senkos, swim jigs, and even Texas-rigged worms along the submerged vegetation and rock points. Early mornings near the Neenah Dam, work the channel edges with soft plastics or shallow crankbaits for fast hookups.
Other species? Plenty of freshwater drum (sheephead) and the odd northern pike are making cameos in daily catches. If you’re hunting a mixed bag, targeting transition areas and rocky structure with crankbaits or live bait can put everything from walleye to drum and the occasional pike in the boat.
Best bait today: nightcrawlers and leeches for walleye and perch. For artificial, stick with shad-colored crankbaits, chartreuse spinner blades, and green pumpkin plastics for bass.
Hot spots to try:
- Kelly’s Point and Reef for walleye action, especially if you’re trolling or bouncing live bait off the bottom.
- Columbia Park shoreline for perch and mixed bag fishing, with easy access for both boat and shore.
- High Cliff State Park for a family-friendly outing—plenty of shore access and panfish action.
No tides to worry about on Winnebago, just watch the wind—it can whip up the lake in a hurry.
That’s your mid-June report from your pal Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe for more daily updates, tips, and all the action from around Lake Winnebago. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Sunrise this morning was at 5:12 AM, and sunset will roll in at 8:39 PM. We’ve got mild June weather—expect highs in the upper 70s, with a light southwest breeze and fair skies most of the day. Water temps are hanging in the low-to-mid 70s, prime for aggressive feeding windows throughout dawn and dusk.
First off, let’s talk walleye—the main event for most Winnebago anglers right now. As reported by Eye-Catching Guide Service and confirmed by local chatter, the walleye bite is red hot this June. Recent outings saw anglers pulling limits, with fish averaging between 14 to 18 inches, especially along the reefs near Fond du Lac and around Kelly’s Point and Reef. Early in the morning, action is best on the transition zones in 14 to 16 feet of water. Trolling crankbaits and harnesses with nightcrawlers remains deadly. Jig-and-crawler combos and blade baits have also produced, but don’t overlook simply drifting a hook and a sinker tipped with “Butter Worms” or red worms about six to eight inches off the bottom. As winds settle mid-day, fishing slows, but persistent anglers are still putting ‘eyes in the box.
Perch and panfish are also on the chew. Columbia Park and High Cliff State Park shorelines have seen nice keeper perch—average size around 10.5 inches. Bobber rigs with small minnows or worms are picking up the majority, especially close to weed edges and deeper drop-offs as the sun gets higher.
Bass action is holding steady. According to recent Omnia Fishing reports, largemouth and smallmouth are hitting wacky-rigged Senkos, swim jigs, and even Texas-rigged worms along the submerged vegetation and rock points. Early mornings near the Neenah Dam, work the channel edges with soft plastics or shallow crankbaits for fast hookups.
Other species? Plenty of freshwater drum (sheephead) and the odd northern pike are making cameos in daily catches. If you’re hunting a mixed bag, targeting transition areas and rocky structure with crankbaits or live bait can put everything from walleye to drum and the occasional pike in the boat.
Best bait today: nightcrawlers and leeches for walleye and perch. For artificial, stick with shad-colored crankbaits, chartreuse spinner blades, and green pumpkin plastics for bass.
Hot spots to try:
- Kelly’s Point and Reef for walleye action, especially if you’re trolling or bouncing live bait off the bottom.
- Columbia Park shoreline for perch and mixed bag fishing, with easy access for both boat and shore.
- High Cliff State Park for a family-friendly outing—plenty of shore access and panfish action.
No tides to worry about on Winnebago, just watch the wind—it can whip up the lake in a hurry.
That’s your mid-June report from your pal Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe for more daily updates, tips, and all the action from around Lake Winnebago. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.