kathysdream

I live in Appleton, WI. I don't have a boat but have been fishing off the shore from Jefferson Park in Menasha. A bait you can use to catch other than Sheephead? Or any rigs you can tell me about
That I can use

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

kathysdream, here are a few from the user list located in Wisconsin. Scroll up to the user list on this page and click on that. Then go to find by location and you can Private message some folks if you don't get replies here.

OJdidit (all from/all to)
Registration: Jan 20, 20
Location: Oak Creek Wisconsin
Posts: 5533

fishrmans (all from/all to)
Registration: May 6, 19
Location: Waushara Cnty Wisconsin and Port Charlotte Fl
Posts: 663

jfbanzai (all from/all to)
Registration: Dec 18, 19
Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin
Posts: 260

Bcmech1 (all from/all to)
Registration: Apr 28, 19
Location: Roscoe Illinois, near Wisconsin border
Posts: 224

Blindman (all from/all to)
Registration: Mar 28, 20
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 187

Ibclyde (all from/all to)
Registration: Aug 8, 19
Location: Cloverleaf Lakes Wisconsin
Posts: 176

lipsticker (all from/all to)
Registration: Apr 25, 20
Location: Hartford Wisconsin
Posts: 110

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Registration: Feb 15, 19
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 104

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Hi Kathy,
What are you using now?

Didn’t you recently post that you were catching walleyes from shore?

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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Best Places To Fish In Wisconsin: Lake Winnebago;

Lake Winnebago, the largest inland lake in Wisconsin, allows navigation through the Fox River inlet to lakes Butte des Morts, Winneconne and Poygan. The Lake Winnebago system leads to the inlet of the Wolf River. This water boasts a large population of Walleye, mostly in the 12-to 23-inch range.

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Perch and Bluegill are present in good numbers. Winnebago is known through out the country for its Lake Sturgeon Spearing Season. Lake Winnebago’s self-sustaining Lake Sturgeon population is rated as one of the finest in North America. The traditional Winter Spearing Season produced a Sturgeon weighing in at 188 pounds!

Ice fishing Lake Winnebago for Walleye, Perch, White Bass and Sturgeon is popular with anglers throughout the nation. """Check with local fishing guides and marinas regarding pressure cracks or areas of weak ice around currents""".

Careful navigation close to shore and near islands is urged. """Shallow Unmarked Reefs And Sand Bars Can Be Hazardous""". Rapidly changing weather should also be observed. Special fishing regulations apply to Lake Winnebago and connecting waters. Consult the Wisconsin fishing regulations for details.

Interactive Map: Lake Winnebago;

For more detailed lake maps and up to the minute fishing reports, please check out Fishidy.


Lake Winnebago Fishing Tips;


During Early Spring, the Shallow, Rocky Shoreline areas attract good numbers of Walleye. Cast Crank-baits or Jigs with either "Minnows" or bright-colored plastics such as Twister Tails, Munchies, Gulp! Minnows or Gulp! Grubs.
During May, June and July, Weed Growth in bays and along shore can produce above-average Walleye. Work open areas in the Weeds with a Small Hair Jig, 3-way Rigs Pulling Flies, or cast Crank-baits. Spoons such as Mepps Syclops and Dardevles or floating Rapalas are productive.



The "Rock Reefs along the Western Shore attract Walleye anglers during May and June". Troll deep-running Crank-baits, including Deep Thunder-Sticks, Reef Runners, Wally Divers, Mann’s Stretch Minus 5’s and Shad Raps around the perimeter of the "Reefs" to locate active fish. It is important to use baits that run close to the "Bottom" and have a tight action. Patterns with Blue, Purple, Chartreuse, Orange or a natural presentation (Perch, Pike, Shad) are suggested.



Periods of reduced water clarity and increased wave action draw numbers of Walleye to the "Rocky Crest of the Reefs". Anchor in deep water and cast Jigs tipped with Live Bait or Plastic Grubs into the Shallow Portion of the Reef. Walleye are mobile and locating active fish often requires trying many different areas.



"The Primary Break Along The East Shoreline is an excellent producer of Walleye'. Troll deep-diving Crank-baits at a speed that allows them to periodically bounce bottom. During low-light periods and windy conditions, Walleye move into the shallows. Bottom-Bouncer Live Bait Rigs and Nightcrawler Harnesses are popular. Use Rigs with number 5 or 7 Blades, in Nickel or Blue Finishes, with a Quick-Change Clevis and Nightcrawlers.



In a typical year, Walleye leave the Reefs and Shoreline areas by mid-July and suspend in the Main Lake Basin. Use electronics to locate schools of forage and feeding Walleye. After fish have been found, troll the area with Deep-Diving Crank-baits. Troll with lures that run 8 to 12 feet deep, such as Bomber Long-A’s and Rebel Fastracs. When trolling use planer boards to baits away from the boat. Vary trolling speeds from 1-to 3- miles per hour.



Shoreline areas and Shallow Reefs are favorite Perch locations during Spring. Early season Perch fishing is best in the Southern Third Of The Lake. During Summer, Perch activity tends to be on the Reefs. When a school of Perch has been located, anchor and use an egg sinker and hook tipped with a "Hellgrammite, Wax Worm or piece of Nightcrawler. Another good choice is a "Slip-Bobber Rig".



Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill are present in the Shallow Bays and Boating Channels. Work those areas during Spring, before boat traffic and Weed Growth become heavy. Spinnerbaits are excellent presentations for active fish during Spring and Early Summer. Bluegill anglers are successful with "Slip-Bobber Rigs and live bait".
Ice fishing is extremely popular on Lake Winnebago for Walleye, Perch, and Lake Sturgeon. Prime ice fishing areas include the "Primary break along the East Shore, Reefs and Rock humps.


Just after freeze-up, shoreline fishing is productive. Later in winter, Walleye are more often caught over the flat bottom of the main lake basin. Walleye fishing is best during periods of mild temperatures. Extreme cold weather generally shuts down the Walleye bite.


Fishidy LogoFishidy.com is the premier map-based, social network for anglers. The online community gives anglers the ability to record and track their on-the-water experiences and view detailed fishing maps on over 8,000 bodies of water.



Please click on link for additional information, Thank You.



https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/fishing/best-places-to-fish-in-wisconsin-lake-winnebago




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mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

Those were great tips. OJ knows much about Wisconsin fishing. I live in north Illinois and fish in Northwest Wisconsin so not familiar with your area.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Ron actually posted the tips, but thanks 😉
I was just trying to see what I could do to help.

WiBob Loc: NE Wisconsin

Lots of nice smallmouth in the river through Appleton now, the hard part is finding decent places to fish from shore. Too much development and inaccessible shoreline over the past decade or two. Usually a good bet to go with plastics, and the curly tail (Mr. Twister-ish) baits will find the occasional walleye too. Ned rigs often do well, caught quite a few on a red and white spoon early this year. Live bait will usually produce something in a pinch. Right now the river is so low that the fishing can be pretty tough from shore unless the conditions are just right.