• Lake Winnebago Fishing Report for May 7, 2025: Walleye, Bass, and Pike Bites Heating Up

  • May 7 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Lake Winnebago Fishing Report for May 7, 2025: Walleye, Bass, and Pike Bites Heating Up

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  • Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

    We're experiencing a beautiful early May morning out here on Lake Winnebago, with temperatures starting in the upper 40s and expected to climb into the mid-60s later today. Sunrise was at 5:42 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 8:05 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. Winds are light today, making for excellent fishing conditions. Lake Winnebago doesn't have tides, but water temperatures continue to rise, sitting in the mid-50s now, which has really activated the gamefish.

    The walleye bite has been strong this past week, particularly during early morning and evening hours. Anglers are reporting good success with jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers near the river mouths. Some folks are also doing well trolling with crawler harnesses in 8-12 feet of water along the east shore.

    Bass fishing continues to be hot right now. Both smallmouth and largemouth are active in the shallows, especially around hard bottoms and early weed growth. The sweet spot seems to be six feet or less, with particular attention to docks where bass are stacking up. Soft plastics like worms and craws have been producing well, along with spinnerbaits and shallow-running crankbaits for covering water quickly.

    Pike action is picking up too, particularly in the northern bays and river mouths where the water is slightly warmer. Larger spinners and swimbaits are triggering some nice strikes, with a few trophy-sized northerns being reported.

    Panfish are becoming more active as well, with crappies and bluegills starting to move into the shallows. Small jigs tipped with waxworms or pieces of nightcrawler under a slip bobber have been the ticket.

    For hot spots, I'd recommend the Asylum Bay area for a mixed bag of walleye and pike, while the Fond du Lac area around the river mouth has been producing consistently as well. Don't overlook the High Cliff State Park shoreline for some quality smallmouth action.

    Local tip: Focus on wind-blown shorelines in the afternoon as the water warms up slightly – this has been triggering some aggressive feeding patterns, especially for walleye.

    Remember your 2025 fishing license and be mindful of size and bag limits. Until tomorrow, this is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing, folks!
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