My Fishing Partner The Lake Winnebago Weekly Fishing Report by Mark Schram

Winnebago Fishing Report 1-15-10 The weather man sent an arctic blast mid week onto the frozen Tundra of
Winnebagoland, followed by some milder temperatures to start the new week.
Ice depths on the main lake remain inconsistent but range from 12-16 inches
in most locations. The bridges and tree lines are now in place, and travel
on the lake is relatively easy for most vehicles. Water clarity remains
good for the most part system wide.

The mouths of the rivers are not safe, as confirmed by the deaths of two
snowmobilers this past week. Our sympathies go out to the family’s whom
have lost loved ones. Please be careful on the ice.

Lake Poygan now features about 18 inches of ice over the main lake, and
vehicle traffic is extensive. The white bass and walleyes have been
consistently about a mile off of Herbst landing and Spruce Lane for several
weeks now. Green and Silver Swedish pimples (with a minnow head) have been
productive, along with pink and white Kastmasters on cloudy days. Boom Bay
is producing blue gills on waxies or spikes, and the west side of the lake
is giving up perch. The northern pike fishing has been slow. I did get
several reports of a lot of sturgeon being observed on the lake currently.

Unfortunately, I was out of town for the majority of the week (at the
National Professional Anglers Association Conference), so I only spoke to a
few people this week about Lake Winnebago. The local bait shops are
describing the bite on Lake Winnebago as “spotty”, “slow”, “just
ok” or “inconsistent.”

Asylum Bay and Miller’s Bay is producing small pan fish consistently, but
size is poor. Perch are being picked up on the western reef complexes and
around Wendt’s on rosy reds, on a slender spoon tipped with a minnow head
or wigglers. The area off of the Hwy 45 wayside is producing pan fish,
walleye and white bass.

The eastern shore of Lake Winnebago has a decent bite continuing. Key areas
include about 1-2 miles out of Quinney for white bass and perch. Walleyes
have been noticeably absent so far this year. In addition, three miles out
of Brother Town is also netting some white bass. Hot lures include Jigging
raps and Kastmasters.

The south end’s hot bite from last week (near Schmitty’s Bar and Grill)
has died. The majority of perch caught this week have come in the
transition zones at about 12-14 feet of water on the south shore.

The coming week’s weather is predicted to be mild. Please beware of your
surroundings, as fog can set in quickly with the warmer conditions. Have
your GPS handy should you need it. Also be conscientious of changing ice
conditions.

Some other local lakes have been doing well for pan fish including Lake
Emily and Mud Lake. This is a green Gill Pill bite.

Just a reminder…. Tew’s is holding their Annual sports show Saturday Jan
23rd. in Oshkosh (1605 south Main Street). Dean Arnoldussen and Mark Schram
will be there representing Off Shore Tackle, Tommy Harris (Tommy Harris
Blades) will be in the house also. Other vendors include Rich from
Drop-n-Stay anchor systems, Paul from Coot’s Lures, First Strike, St Croix
rods, and a host of other guide services, taxidermist and other companies.
Mark your calendar, so you do not miss out.

Mark@myfishingpartner.com

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