29 August 2025
Late Summer Bite on Lake Winnebago - Perch, Walleye, and White Bass Heating Up
Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin Fishing Report - Daily
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Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin fishing report for Friday, August 29, 2025, coming at you bright and early. Today’s got that classic late August feel—crispy start this morning with temps around 58°F and a touch of mist on the water. Winds are light, northerly at 6 to 8 mph, and it’ll stay mostly cloudy through the afternoon, highs nudging up toward the mid-70s. No rain in the forecast and humidity should hang in that comfortable zone, perfect for a day on the lake. Sunrise was at 6:21 AM and tonight’s sunset is 7:31 PM, giving us loads of daylight and a waxing crescent moon to keep the fish active.
No tides to worry about on Winnebago, but with cool overnight temps and steady north winds the past couple days, oxygen levels are up and water clarity’s decent—a good sign for those chasing gamefish.
Perch action is red hot right now. Folks in the know, like the Coot’s gang, have been hammering big schools using slip bobbers paired with small jigs and tipping them with nightcrawlers. Leeches will work in a pinch, but crawlers are outfishing just about everything for the perch bite. Plenty of limits reported from the mudflats off Garlic Island and the east shore reefs near Waverly Beach, with some real slabs up to 12 inches mixed in.
Walleye fishing remains solid this week, especially early and late. The drop-offs around the south end and the mud line out from Black Wolf Point have been producing nice eaters, mostly in the 15–19 inch range. Locals have found best success pulling crankbaits—think shad colors or perch patterns—on three-way rigs or slow trolling with crawler harnesses in 15–22 feet of water. Don’t overlook jigging with a fathead minnow on the rocks when the wind picks up.
White bass are running strong over newly formed bait balls—look for birds working over the water and you’ll find fish. Cast blade baits or small spinners in silver, or throw a #5 Flicker Shad for nonstop action. Northern pike are showing up more on the north and west shore weedlines. They’re aggressive with cooler water, so toss big spoons or swimbaits in flashy colors. Reports of mid-30-inch pike have come in from Asylum Bay and the breakwall near Oshkosh.
For the best shot today, hit the mudflats off Garlic Island at sunrise for perch. Midday, cruise out to the southeast reefs for walleye. In the afternoon, the mouth of the Fox or the weed edges in Miller’s Bay are prime spots for mixed bags—perch, white bass, and the occasional smallmouth mixed in.
All in all, today looks to be one of those “can’t miss” late summer bites. Nightcrawlers are your top bait across the board for perch, walleye, and bonus fish. Crankbaits and blade baits in natural, shad, or bright silver are a wise pick for roaming schools. Don’t forget your insect repellent—mosquitoes are still out at dusk.
Remember, keep only what you need and put the rest back for tomorrow’s anglers. Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Winnebago report. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a hot tip or local secret!
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No tides to worry about on Winnebago, but with cool overnight temps and steady north winds the past couple days, oxygen levels are up and water clarity’s decent—a good sign for those chasing gamefish.
Perch action is red hot right now. Folks in the know, like the Coot’s gang, have been hammering big schools using slip bobbers paired with small jigs and tipping them with nightcrawlers. Leeches will work in a pinch, but crawlers are outfishing just about everything for the perch bite. Plenty of limits reported from the mudflats off Garlic Island and the east shore reefs near Waverly Beach, with some real slabs up to 12 inches mixed in.
Walleye fishing remains solid this week, especially early and late. The drop-offs around the south end and the mud line out from Black Wolf Point have been producing nice eaters, mostly in the 15–19 inch range. Locals have found best success pulling crankbaits—think shad colors or perch patterns—on three-way rigs or slow trolling with crawler harnesses in 15–22 feet of water. Don’t overlook jigging with a fathead minnow on the rocks when the wind picks up.
White bass are running strong over newly formed bait balls—look for birds working over the water and you’ll find fish. Cast blade baits or small spinners in silver, or throw a #5 Flicker Shad for nonstop action. Northern pike are showing up more on the north and west shore weedlines. They’re aggressive with cooler water, so toss big spoons or swimbaits in flashy colors. Reports of mid-30-inch pike have come in from Asylum Bay and the breakwall near Oshkosh.
For the best shot today, hit the mudflats off Garlic Island at sunrise for perch. Midday, cruise out to the southeast reefs for walleye. In the afternoon, the mouth of the Fox or the weed edges in Miller’s Bay are prime spots for mixed bags—perch, white bass, and the occasional smallmouth mixed in.
All in all, today looks to be one of those “can’t miss” late summer bites. Nightcrawlers are your top bait across the board for perch, walleye, and bonus fish. Crankbaits and blade baits in natural, shad, or bright silver are a wise pick for roaming schools. Don’t forget your insect repellent—mosquitoes are still out at dusk.
Remember, keep only what you need and put the rest back for tomorrow’s anglers. Thanks for tuning in to the Lake Winnebago report. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a hot tip or local secret!
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