As of November 24, 2024, here’s a local’s perspective on the fishing scene at Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin.

First off, Lake Winnebago is a freshwater lake, so there's no tidal report to consider. The weather today is expected to be cool, with temperatures in the mid-40s to low 50s, which is typical for this time of year.

Sunrise was at around 6:45 AM, and sunset will be at about 4:20 PM, giving you a good window for fishing.

Fish activity on Lake Winnebago has been robust in recent weeks, especially for species like walleye, white bass, and perch. Although the sturgeon spearing season ended earlier this year, other fish species are still active.

Yesterday's catch, based on recent trends, would have included a number of walleyes. Walleyes have been biting consistently throughout the day, particularly in the Wolf River and areas where it flows into Lake Winnebago. The best method for catching walleyes has been dragging nightcrawlers on the bottom using Northland Fishing Tackle Thumper Jigs or a Carolina rig with a gold hook. Colors like orange, gold, and green have been effective[2].

White bass are also starting to show up in numbers, and they can be caught using jigs paired with plastics or crankbaits, but pulling flies, especially in purple, has been the most successful method[2].

For hot spots, focus on the Wolf River from Fremont down into Lake Winnebago. The southern portion of Lake Winnebago, particularly around the Southwest Winnebago registration station, has also seen significant activity in the past.

In summary, with the cool weather and ample daylight, today is a great day to hit Lake Winnebago. Use nightcrawlers for walleyes and flies for white bass, and you should have a productive day on the water.