• "Fishing Report from Lake Winnebago: Walleye, Perch, and Bass Biting Strong This Early May"

  • May 3 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
  • Podcast

"Fishing Report from Lake Winnebago: Walleye, Perch, and Bass Biting Strong This Early May"

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  • This is Artificial Lure reporting in from the shores of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, with your fishing update for Saturday, May 3, 2025.

    First light hit the water at 5:41 AM, and we’ll see sunset tonight at 8:01 PM. Today’s weather brought that classic early May feel—chilly but manageable, with temps starting in the low 40s and climbing into the mid-60s by afternoon. Light south winds kept the surface chop mild, making for good boat and shoreline conditions. No tidal shifts here, but keep an eye on the barometer—stable weather means happy fish.

    Fishing is heating up with spring in full swing. Walleye are still the top story, especially with the post-spawn bite settling in. Anglers are finding good numbers of eaters around the lake’s rock reefs and off the mouth of the Fox River. Jigging with a chartreuse or firetiger jig tipped with a fathead minnow or leech has been most consistent for walleye. Trolling crankbaits just outside the weedlines is pulling in bigger fish too, especially in 8-12 feet of water.

    Perch are biting strong in the shallows, especially near the reeds and docks on the west side. Small jigs tipped with worms or small plastics are the ticket here, and filling a bucket doesn’t take long when you hit a school. There have been some nice crappies mixed in as well, with black and white crappie both reported. They’re holding tight to submerged wood and deeper weed patches; a small minnow under a slip bobber is hard to beat.

    Bass anglers are in luck, too. Both largemouth and smallmouth are staging close to shore. The key is to focus on hard-bottomed areas around 6 feet deep, especially where there’s scattered weeds or rock. Shoreline docks are also hotspots. Soft plastic worms in natural colors and Texas rigged creature baits are putting plenty of bass in the boat. If you like a reaction bite, try a live shiner or nightcrawler—it’s a classic for a reason.

    If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, try the reefs near Garlic Island and the stretch along Winneconne for walleye and perch. For bass, target the docks and rocky points near Oshkosh. The bite has been steady all week, and local reports say action is best early and late in the day.

    To sum up, walleye, perch, crappie, and bass are all in play right now. Minnows, nightcrawlers, and small plastics are top producers. The lake is open, spirits are high, and the fish are biting. Good luck, tight lines, and stay safe out there on the water.

    This is Artificial Lure signing off—see you on the lake.
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