Muskellunge Stocked · 2 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk Lake Winnebago fishing
Lake Winnebago fishing is stocked with Sauger, Lake Sturgeon, and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, day, dusk, and night for Sauger, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Bluegill, and Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.9 in
- Surface acres
- 131,908.6
Fish at Lake Winnebago
Muskellunge Stocked · 2 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 1 plant · last 2012 Last stocked 2012 · avg 13.7 in · 1 plant
Lake Sturgeon species guide
Sauger Stocked · 1 plant · last 2010 Best: dawn, day, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide Catfish Confirmed present
Freshwater Drum Confirmed present
Lake Winnebago is known as one of Wisconsin's more heavily fished lakes. Anglers can find abundant panfish, walleye, sturgeon, and catfish here. Other species present include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, musky, and northern pike. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Lake Winnebago is stocked
No plants recorded in 11 years between 2010 and 2024.
Fish stocked in 2010
252,000
Fish stocked in 2012
2
Fish stocked in 2021
2,491
Fish stocked in 2024
1,501
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 1,501 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 2,491 | 10.45 in | report |
| 2012 | Lake Sturgeon | 2 | 13.7 in | report |
| 2010 | Sauger | 252,000 | 0.13 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Oshkosh, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
DNR lists 20 public boat landings. High Cliff State Park on the northeast shore has four developed launches (state park sticker needed), one with an accessible boarding pier, and a 100-slip marina. The lake is shallow, max 21 ft, with reefs off the west shore.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Lake Winnebago
Anglers should be aware that the lake has low water clarity. Also, the Winnebago Pool, which includes Lake Winnebago, was ranked as the state's busiest inland waterway. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
According to many fishermen, Lake Winnebago is considered one of the nation's top walleye fisheries. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Lake Winnebago?
Fishing Lake Winnebago usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 2 of 4 plants on record, ahead of Lake Sturgeon and one more. Muskellunge was last stocked 2024, averaging 10.9 in. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked 2012, averaging 13.7 in. Sauger was last stocked 2010, averaging 0.1 in. Yellow Perch, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lake Winnebago stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.3 times a year since 2010. No plants recorded in 11 years between 2010 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Lake Winnebago?
Stocked fish average 8.9 in. Muskellunge average 10.9 in. Lake Sturgeon average 13.7 in. Sauger average 0.1 in.
How do you get on Lake Winnebago?
The nearest town is Oshkosh, WI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. DNR lists 20 public boat landings. High Cliff State Park on the northeast shore has four developed launches (state park sticker needed), one with an accessible boarding pier, and a 100-slip marina. The lake is shallow, max 21 ft, with reefs off the west shore.
Which lakes near Lake Winnebago were stocked more recently?
Becker Lake (19.6 mi), DeNeveu Lake (19.7 mi), and Long Lake (26.5 mi) were stocked more recently.