30 January 2026
Ice Fishing Forecast: Walleyes Ablaze, Perch Tricky on Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin Fishing Report Today
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things angling on Lake Winnebago and the chain. It's Friday, January 30th, 2026, 8:20 AM Central, and we're deep in ice season with 19 inches of solid ice reported across Winnebago as of late January per Silver Spoon Theory ice reports. No tides to worry about here on the big lake, but fishing's moderately active today—peak bites from 6 AM to 8 PM according to Lake-Link's forecast.
Weather's chilly but clearin' up: expect southwest winds 5-10 knots easing off, temps pushin' into the low 20s daytime after startin' near 10°F overnight, with light rain showers possible early from NWS Green Bay marine forecast. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 5:07 PM—plenty of daylight to drill holes. Stay safe out there, spud bar first.
Walleyes are on fire right now, folks. Lake-Link reports anglers trollin' reef edges in 8-12 feet with #5 or #7 Flicker Shads at 1.8-2.0 mph, 50 feet behind boards, limitin' out in under an hour—16-18 inchers common, plus releases. Crawler harnesses slow-trolled in the mud 16-20 feet work too, but why bother when shallows are hot? Perch are tougher; guys target 'em but snag walleyes instead on crawler chunks under slip bobbers. Bonus catches: smallmouth bass, catfish, sheepshead, even big perch chasin' birds like cormorants gorgin' on 'em. Whitefish hittin' elsewhere per Outdoor News Wisconsin DNR January 26 report, but Winnebago's walleye-dominated lately.
Best lures? Flicker Shads in any color for walleyes—reef edges callin' 'em up. For perch, try red/white spikes on jigs or minnows if you can source 'em. Live crawlers or nightcrawlers rule for bait—nightcrawler pieces on bare hooks with bobbers are killin' it.
Hot spots: Brothertown Harbor launch to west side reefs in 8-12 feet—packed with boats, walleyes stackin'. East side reefs halfway across for perch action, but watch those birds flockin'.
Bundle up, check ice often, and get after 'em before it warms.
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Weather's chilly but clearin' up: expect southwest winds 5-10 knots easing off, temps pushin' into the low 20s daytime after startin' near 10°F overnight, with light rain showers possible early from NWS Green Bay marine forecast. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 5:07 PM—plenty of daylight to drill holes. Stay safe out there, spud bar first.
Walleyes are on fire right now, folks. Lake-Link reports anglers trollin' reef edges in 8-12 feet with #5 or #7 Flicker Shads at 1.8-2.0 mph, 50 feet behind boards, limitin' out in under an hour—16-18 inchers common, plus releases. Crawler harnesses slow-trolled in the mud 16-20 feet work too, but why bother when shallows are hot? Perch are tougher; guys target 'em but snag walleyes instead on crawler chunks under slip bobbers. Bonus catches: smallmouth bass, catfish, sheepshead, even big perch chasin' birds like cormorants gorgin' on 'em. Whitefish hittin' elsewhere per Outdoor News Wisconsin DNR January 26 report, but Winnebago's walleye-dominated lately.
Best lures? Flicker Shads in any color for walleyes—reef edges callin' 'em up. For perch, try red/white spikes on jigs or minnows if you can source 'em. Live crawlers or nightcrawlers rule for bait—nightcrawler pieces on bare hooks with bobbers are killin' it.
Hot spots: Brothertown Harbor launch to west side reefs in 8-12 feet—packed with boats, walleyes stackin'. East side reefs halfway across for perch action, but watch those birds flockin'.
Bundle up, check ice often, and get after 'em before it warms.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI