• Chilling Walleyes and White Bass Await Anglers on Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago

  • Oct 26 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Chilling Walleyes and White Bass Await Anglers on Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago

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  • As of October 26, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, is quite active despite the bitter cold temperatures forecasted for the area. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

    ### Weather and Time
    The sunrise today is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be at about 5:45 PM. Be prepared for cold weather, as temperatures are expected to be quite low.

    ### Fish Activity
    Walleyes are still a major target on Lake Winnebago. They have been leaving the Wolf River and moving back into the lake, making for a consistent bite throughout the day. White bass are also starting to show up in numbers, and their bite is expected to improve over the next few weeks.

    ### Types and Amounts of Fish
    Yesterday saw a good number of walleyes caught, particularly in the Wolf River and areas where it flows into Lake Winnebago. White bass, walleyes, drum, and perch are all being caught using various presentations. The white bass bite is getting better, and pulling flies has been the most effective method.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For walleyes, dragging nightcrawlers with Northland Fishing Tackle Thumper Jigs or a Carolina rig has been highly effective. Colors like orange, gold, and green are working well. Hair jigs in purple, black, orange, and chartreuse are also catching fish. For white bass, pulling flies, especially in purple, but also white, green, and orange, is the way to go.

    ### Hot Spots
    One of the hot spots right now is the Wolf River, particularly from Fremont down into Lake Winnebago. The east shoreline of Lake Winnebago is also producing walleyes, especially when trolling small crankbaits like Flicker Shad #5's and Salmo Hornets in metallic clown, purple, and pink colors. Slip bobbers paired with a small jig in green or orange tipped with a leech are working well in the evening hours.

    ### Additional Tips
    Big smallmouth bass are active on the rock piles, feeding heavily on crayfish. If you're targeting these, be prepared with lures that mimic crayfish.

    Overall, Lake Winnebago is offering a diverse and active fishing experience, even in the cold weather. Make sure to bundle up and get your gear ready for a productive day on the water.
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