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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 Ice Fishing Reports

The recent wave of sub-zero temperatures increased ice
thickness and frozen formerly slushy areas on many lakes.
However, thickness still varies from lake to lake.
In the north, walleye have been the main species of
interest and most anglers report sporadic action. The best
action has come on cloudy days, when temperatures reach
into the 20s. Panfish anglers have seen some fair action
in the north, and some good panfish action has been
reported on southern lakes.
Wisconsin
Fishing Resorts
Dane County Fishing
Report
Most of the bays have enough ice to support ice anglers on
foot. Most of the ice fishing activity for bluegills has been
on Monona Bay and the south end of Lake Waubesa.
Lake Winnebago Fishing
Report
Lake Winnebago has up to 12 inches of ice in some areas,
clubs have begun marking roads along portions of the east
shore. Once roads have been marked on the west shore of Lake
Winnebago in the Oshkosh area people can call the Otter Street
Fishing Club in Oshkosh at 920-233-6101 for recorded
information on the status of their ice roads and bridges. The
walleye population is booming in Lake Winnebago so there are
lots of nice fish for anglers to go after, but the forage base
(shad, emerald shiners, and trout perch) is also booming which
may make catching walleyes through the ice a challenge this
winter. Also - reminder - you can keep one sauger a day now
while fishing Winnebago, but if you do keep one, you can only
keep four walleye in addition to your one sauger. There is no
size limit on walleye or sauger on the Winnebago System. Perch
and bluegills are booming as well on the Winnebago lake
system, so if can't get the walleye to bite, you might try
some of the bays for panfish.
Kenosha County
Wisconsin Fishing Report
Ice anglers in Kenosha have taken browns on minnows and
spawn in Southport Marina.
Milwaukee Wisconsin
Fishing Report
McKinley Marina in Milwaukee has approximately 5-7 inches
of ice. Anglers there have been catching occasional brown
trout, and tip ups have produced with both shiners and spawn.
Anglers open water fishing the Menomonee River at the MMSD
offices have been catching a few northern pike; and the river
behind the Summerfest grounds is open, but fishing has been
slow.
Wisconsin Fishing Guides
Ozaukee County
Wisconsin Fishing Report
In Port Washington open water anglers have been catching
browns and occasional rainbows near the power plant discharge.
Both spawn and casting artificials have produced fish. The
west slip has open water, and the north slip is mostly open.
Racine County
Wisconsin Fishing Report
In Racine, fast moving upstream stretches of the Root River
are still open. The river is holding good numbers of browns
and rainbows in the deeper pools, and drifting spawn sacs has
proven effective. The Racine harbor is ice covered, but use
caution as the ice thickness varies considerably. Water
clarity in the harbor has been somewhat poor, but both browns
and rainbows have been caught.
Wisconsin Campgrounds
Sawyer County
Wisconsin Fishing Report
Ice conditions have been fairly stable in the Northwoods
and most lakes now have between 8 and 10 inches of ice.
Walleye have been the main species of interest and most
anglers report sporadic action, with about one in three trips
being successful. The best action has come on the cloudy days,
when temperatures reach into the 20s. Small sucker minnows
have been the preferred bait, fished in 5 to 10 feet of water
in the hour before dark. With many of the lakes in the area
having stained water, after-dark fishing has been very slow.
Northern pike action has also been generally slow, with only a
few anglers reporting any kind of action. Large shiners fished
near any green weeds have produced the best success, though
most fish have been on the small side. Panfish anglers have
seen some fair action, with a few nice crappie and perch being
found in deeper water and suspended 1 to 3 feet off the
bottom.
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