Wisconsin is known for some of the best Walleye fishing in the Country.  There are plenty of waters from rivers to lakes that hold Walleye throughout Wisconsin. Many anglers prefer planning a fishing trip to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to catch their fish, most of the lakes in the Wisconsin Northwoods are known for great walleye fishing. Within a 45 minute to an hour radius, you have some of the finest lakes to fish in the entire state. The Eagle River chain of lakes has many lakes with an abundance of walleye. Minocqua, St. Germain and the Hayward Lakes area also have plenty of waters to fish for walleye.

Top Wisconsin Walleye Fishing Lakes

Lake Delavan

Located in Walworth County, Lake Delavan anglers can often reach the 3-fish 18-inch walleye limit.

Lake Mendota

Located in Dane County, Lake Mendota has a 3-fish 18-inch walleye limit.  On Lake Mendota try pitching a half night crawler or leech into pockets on the outside edge of the weeds on a 1/16-ounce black jighead.

Lake Shawano

Located in Shawano County, when walleye fishing Lake Shawano target some of the shallow reefs along the lake's east end that top out at about 10 feet by long-line trolling deep-running minnow-imitating lures. Once fish are located, switch over to a jig-and-minnow presentation, or a minnow under a slip-bobber during periods of low light.

Lake Winnebago

During the Spring and Fall, Walleye can be found close to the shorelines on Lake Winnebago.  In the Summer, large schools of walleye are found roaming the vast open water of Lake Winnebago chasing schools of gizzard shad, emerald shiners and young-of-the-year drum or sheepshead.

Lake Wissota

Located in Chippewa County, when walleye fishing Lake Wissota stay in the 15-25 foot range.  During the day use a jig and minnow and as night approaches anchor and cast some slip bobbers by any drop off.

Wisconsin Fishing Reports

Bass fishing has been good, with both largemouth and smallmouth providing some great action. Walleye success has been good in and around the mid-depth weed beds. Musky action has been mixed, with some fish were being found in suspended summer patterns others still found cruising the shallows. Panfish action continues to be good. Bluegill have pretty much finished spawning, with rock bass and pumpkinseed now on beds.

Wisconsin Fishing Resorts

Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Action for walleyes continues to be good off the reefs on Green Bay. Smallmouth bass fishing also continued to be fair to good along Door County. There have started to be more reports of some decent perch being taken by anglers fishing the weed beds with minnows and slip bobbers. Lake Michigan anglers targeting chinook salmon were trolling in 70 to 130 feet of water. Those anglers that were seeking rainbow trout or coho salmon were fishing in deeper water.

Madison Chain of Lakes Fishing Report

On the Madison Chain the panfishing has been fantastic as the bluegills are moving around the shallows. Limit catches have been caught with good numbers of 9" crappies added in. We also have been doing well while bass fishing the Madison chain.

Brown County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Walleye fishing has been excellent lately out of Bay Shore County Park; most anglers have been trolling in 10-20 feet of water. The best catches have been on crank baits in 20 feet of water. Anglers that are having luck on harness seem to be running a bit shallower in 10-15 feet. The perch fishing is still slow with few fish being caught, but most fish have been of quality size. Also there has been a few bonus muskies caught recently.

Door County Wisconsin Fishing Report

The salmon action out on Lake Michigan has been good. The bank reef north of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal produced lots of nice kings and lake trout, with anglers trolling in 60 to 100 feet of water early in the mornings, and late in the evenings. Later in the day successful anglers were moving out to deeper waters, up to 400 feet. The top 20 to 30 feet of water was accounting for nice catches of rainbow trout, while most of the salmon were coming 80 to 120 feet down. Good success was also reported out of Baileys Harbor and around Washington Island. The daytime action for walleyes continues to be good with some nice fish being taken from areas north and south of Chaudoir’s dock and off the reefs. Anglers trolling crawler harnesses in 8 to 20 feet of water accounted for the majority of the walleyes taken. The nighttime walleye action also continued to be good with anglers trolling stick and jerks baits in 8 to 25 feet of water. Henderson Point, Sherwood Point, the Sturgeon Bay flats and Dunlap Reef all remain good spots to try for walleye. Up north the walleye action was only fair this week. Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be fair to good throughout the county. Little Sturgeon, Riley’s Bay, Sand Bay and the Sturgeon Bay flats, along with the shoreline off Potawatomi State Park continue to produce smallies. Tube jigs, stick baits, grubs, and Katelands remain the baits of choice. Up north, Anderson’s dock in Ephraim, as well as Baileys Harbor, Rowley’s Bay, Egg Harbor and Sister Bay were all producing fish. There have started to be reports of some decent perch being taken by anglers fishing the weed beds with minnows and slip bobbers

Jefferson County Wisconsin Fishing Report

White bass action has slowed on the upper Rock and Crawfish rivers. A few fish were still being caught on twister-tails but most were small. Catfish were still being caught on stink bait on the Rock and Crawfish rivers. Some of the fish were in the 3- to 4-pound range. Most were channel catfish but a few flathead catfish were being found as well. On Rock Lake anglers have been doing well catching bass on a variety of baits.

Kewaunee County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Anglers have been reporting some success in the morning casting spoons for trout and salmon off of the piers in Algoma and Kewaunee. Anglers that have been going out on the lake have been met with very limited success. Some fish were being found out in the deep waters off of Kewaunee and Algoma. Most fish were found in depths over 100 feet down to around 200 feet. Some fish were being found in depths even deeper. A mixed bag of browns, rainbows, lakers, and kings were all being found. All fish, however, are in limited quantities. Most anglers have been using a mix of spoons, plugs, and flashers.

Kenosha County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Trollers have been catching coho, along with occasional lake trout and rainbows. Most fish have been caught in 80 to 120 feet of water. Orange dodgers and green flies have worked well, along with small spoons.

Manitowoc County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Anglers targeting chinook salmon were trolling in 70 to 130 feet of water. Those anglers that were seeking rainbow trout or coho salmon were fishing in deeper water and were spread out in 120 to 250 feet of water. A few lake trout have also been mixed in some catches. Pier anglers had a slow week of fishing with very few fish caught. Successful anglers have landed a few chinook salmon or brown trout. In Two Rivers, boat anglers have landed mixed catches comprised of chinook salmon, rainbow trout, and coho salmon. During the past week boat anglers were trolling in 70 to 300 feet of water. Rainbow trout anglers that were running high lines and trolling in 200 feet of water had some good trips that produced some nice fish.

Marinette County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Anglers casting large spoons and spinners at the mouth of the Peshtigo River have been producing some fine catches of northern pike and smallmouth. Bottom fishing with crawlers or leaches is producing walleye, bass, sheepshead, and the occasional panfish. The dam in Peshtigo is loaded with huge carp that can test the metal of any anglers who hooks into one. Walleye in the Menominee River during the day were running small but the evening fishing was still producing some very nice fish. Musky and pike are becoming more active in the lower Menominee.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Fishing Report

Trollers out of Milwaukee have been catching some chinooks and coho from 90 to 140 feet of water.

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Oconto County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Trout are still present in the Stiles Dam area and were being caught with flies, spinners, and garden tackle. Along with trout, smallmouth bass were also being caught as well as a few bluegills. The Pensaukee River was still producing some fine walleye fishing in the 5 to 10 foot range on crawler/harness and stick baits. Oconto Breakwater Harbor shore anglers were scoring some nice walleye during the evening hours casting raps, and plastic bodied spinner baits. Trolling out of the harbor has been producing some fine catfish, sheepshead, and of course walleye. Oconto Park II shore anglers were catching bullheads fishing off the bottom or using bobbers and night crawlers. Boaters are catching walleye by trolling crawler/harness (willow leaf blades) in 7 to 10 feet of water.

Ozaukee County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Trollers out of Port have reported chinooks, coho, lake trout, and rainbows taken anywhere from 200 to 350 feet of water. Most fish have been caught from the surface to 70 feet down, and both spoons and flasher and fly combinations have been productive.

Racine County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Trollers out of Racine have been catching mostly coho along with a few lake trout in 60 to 120 feet of water. Coho have come in the top 20 feet of water on orange dodgers or flashers with flies in aqua, green & gold, or blue & silver. Lake trout have been taken closer to the bottom.