Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for November 10, 2025. Folks woke up to a chilly start today—just after a light wintry blast Sunday morning across parts of southern Wisconsin, with almost two inches of snow reported near Rockford. Wind’s out of the northwest, and temps are hanging in the upper 20s to low 30s early, maybe hitting the high 30s by the afternoon. Bundle up, because it’s brisk on the docks and boats.

Sunrise came at 6:43 AM, sunset will be at 4:36 PM, giving us short days and long shadows on the water. No tidal changes here, but you’ll want to target those peak solunar windows early and late—especially as these cold snaps seem to kick up fish activity right at sunrise and sunset.

The weather’s been unsettled, and the National Weather Service out of Green Bay mentioned a risk of strong thunderstorm activity Sunday afternoon. Today, it looks stable but cold, so be careful—skim ice could surprise you near the launches or shallow bays.

Now, let’s talk fishing. The bite this week has stayed decent in spite of the colder weather. Outdoor News reported some yellow perch action has picked up across Wisconsin, and anglers are switching gears from hunting back to chasing those fall fish. Locally, the word is that walleye and perch are both cooperative right now. Jigging with fathead minnows or small shiners is doing the trick—if you’re after perch, try drifting live bait along the east shore and working the deeper holes north of Oshkosh.

Muskies are mostly done for the season, but you’ll get some chance near the mouths, especially trolling slow with big hard plastics. In the evenings, slow-rolled crankbaits near the De Pere Dam have also pulled a couple of nice fish. Folks targeting walleye and sauger have landed fish up to 23 inches this week—most coming on chartreuse and blue jigs tipped with minnows, especially when worked off rock piles or near creek mouths.

For bass, you’ll find some smallmouth stacked up around riprap points and rocky humps. Ned rigs and tube jigs, worked super slow, have drawn strikes. Largemouth are sluggish, but if you insist, toss a suspending jerkbait or finesse worm into isolated green weeds—the bite is light, but rewards are out there.

If you’re looking for the best lures and baits:
- For walleye—**Chartreuse, blue, or fire tiger jigs** tipped with fatheads or shiners.
- For perch—Smaller gold or silver spoons, or plain Aberdeen hooks with live minnows.
- For bass—Green pumpkin tube jigs and natural-color Ned rigs.
- For muskie—Big jointed crankbaits, or trolling slow with deep-diving plastic plugs in perch patterns.

Two hot spots that keep producing:
- The mouth of the Fox River near Oshkosh, particularly for walleye and sauger at dusk.
- The west shore reefs north of Fond du Lac for jumbo perch—especially in deeper channels off Garlic Island.

Water conditions have remained clear, but after Sunday’s snow and cold, expect some murk and debris floating in the shallows. Dress warm, watch for icy ramps, and keep an eye on the weather. This late in the season, the rewards are for those who stick it out during the cold fronts.

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