This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for Sunday, November 2, 2025. Folks, we’re well into fall here, and Winnebago is showing her moods—she’s cold but still giving up fish if you know where and when to look.

Let’s talk **weather** first. The National Weather Service called in stiff south winds today, with gusts as high as 25 knots on and off through the day, so it’ll be choppy out there. Skies are mostly cloudy and, with air temps holding steady in the low 50s, gloves and a windbreaker aren’t a bad idea. No tidal action here as we’re inland, but water levels may be slightly up with recent rains.

**Sunrise** hit at 6:34 AM, and you’ll see the sun drop below the western rim just before 4:47 PM—these short days mean timing is everything.

The **solunar tables** point to a very fishy afternoon: the best major time hits from about 12:43 to 2:43 PM, and early risers should see minor activity uptick from 6:06 to 7:06 AM. So, plan to be on your spots before lunch or at dawn for the prime action, according to SolunarForecast.

Now for the **catch report**. Area shops and dock talk confirm **walleyes** are the main game right now, and they’ve put on the feed bag before winter. Fish up to 22 inches have been reported around reefs and rocky points, especially Fond du Lac’s south shore and off Garlic Island. **Perch** size is hit and miss, but weed edges near Oshkosh and the Winneconne area are holding some jumbos—bring your measuring tape if you’re targeting them. **White bass** pods are roaming mid-lake, but the bite was spotty this week. A few musky chasers are still trying their luck in the river stretches, but most have shifted over to walleye and perch.

Local guides and the Outdoor News fishing report all say that, with water temps dropping to about 52–53°F, moving baits are slowing down but not totally out. The folks at John's Bait and Tackle mention that **jigging a quarter-ounce firetiger or chartreuse jig tipped with a fathead minnow** is the golden ticket for walleyes right now. In shallower areas and for perch, a small slip bobber rig with a piece of nightcrawler is still money.

This week’s **hot spots**? Start around the **Black Wolf and Garlic Island reefs**—the walleye bite was solid yesterday on jigs and plastics tipped with minnows. For a good chance at perch and some bonus bluegills, drift the emerging green weed beds off the **Oshkosh shoreline**. Don’t forget about the mouth of the **Fox River**, especially early or just before sunset—the current keeps bait moving and fish stacked.

A few reminders, anglers: with that stiff wind, anchor smart and don’t overextend on big water if you’re in a small craft. Ice season is just around the corner, but there’s still time to put a few more fresh fillets in the freezer.

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