Lake Winnebago

Wisconsin

Best Place to Fish & Boat

About Lake Winnebago

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White Bass White Bass

They are an excellent light tackle fish that will take a bait or lure readily.

Bluegill Bluegill

The bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species you can find in North America. And is a fish that has become increasingly popular among fly fishing anglers.

Black Crappie Black Crappie

Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family. Black crappies can be found in large ponds and shallow areas of lakes.

Common Carp Common Carp

The common carp is a prolific survivor, and able to tolerate many conditions and bottom types, making it an ideal species for pond culture.

Largemouth Bass Largemouth Bass

The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use.

Walleye Walleye

The walleye is a wide-ranging, North American species that occurs virtually everywhere on the mainland.

Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth Bass

The smallmouth bass is the second largest member of the sunfish family attaining a weight of almost 12 lb.

Sauger Sauger

The sauger is closely related to the walleye, and the two appear almost identical.

Flathead Catfish Flathead Catfish

The flathead catfish is a popular food fish has an excellent flavor.

Yellow Perch Yellow Perch

The yellow perch, unlike the so-called white perch, Morone americana, is a true perch, not a bass.

Channel Catfish Channel Catfish

The Channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value. The Channel catfish is most abundant in the central part of U.S. and southern states.

Freshwater Drum Freshwater Drum

The freshwater drum has the greatest north/south range of any North American freshwater fish.

Northern Pike Northern Pike

The northern pike is a holarctic species, meaning that it occurs around the world in northern, or Arctic waters.

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Conservation Through Participation

You can help support and protect our aquatic natural resources by simply going fishing and boating. Buying a fishing license, respecting other anglers, practicing catch and release, being mindful of water conservation, keeping the environment around us clean and fishing responsibly are just some of the ways you can participate.

Responsible Fishing Starts With You

Learn more about how fish populations and habitats are managed, the connection between fishing and water quality, and the importance of fishing laws.