Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for October 29, 2025. The day begins crisp and cloudy, with northwest winds swinging between 1 and 17 knots and air temps starting chilly, bottoming out near freezing before climbing to about 7°C—that’s around 45°F. Expect mostly fine to partly sunny skies as the day goes on, and a gentle breeze that’ll put just enough chop on the surface for good walleye and perch action. Sunrise hit at 7:22 a.m., sunset will be at 5:53 p.m. There’s no tidal influence, as always with Winnebago, but the wind will move bait around points and rocky shorelines, shaping the bite windows today, especially in early morning and later afternoon.

The water temperature sits around 56°F—typical for late October, and that means the fish are feeding hard before winter. According to Outdoor News and recent regional reports, the overall bite is holding steady. Walleyes are stacking up on the reefs, especially around the southwest and east shores. The best action is 15 to 22 feet of water, especially along gravel bars and rock humps. Perch schools are tight to the bottom and holding near community holes off Black Wolf and Garlic Island. Reports from area anglers say jig and minnow combos continue to hammer ‘eyes and perch alike.

Walleye anglers are finding luck vertical jigging gold and chartreuse jigs tipped with either a fathead or a piece of crawler. Walleye also aren’t turning down blade baits or perch-pattern lipless cranks, so don’t be afraid to experiment if they turn shy. Target windblown points and any current breaks—Oshkosh’s breakwall and the mouth of the Fox have coughed up some nice fish this week.

Jumbo perch are showing in gamblers’ numbers, especially for folks drifting small orange or chartreuse jigs baited with crappie minnows. The School is moving a bit deeper as water chills, so start your drifts at 14 feet and move out if needed. Remember, nothing beats a real minnow for finicky perch, but plastics will get bit, especially on sunny afternoons.

Bass action is tapering off, but some solid smallies are still coming from the north end gravel patches on tubes and Ned rigs. Remember, the Wisconsin DNR is reminding all anglers not to use or move round gobies for bait, as these invasive fish have been confirmed at the Bowen Street Fishing Pier in Oshkosh. Do your part to protect the local fishery by disposing of bait properly—never dump it in the lake.

Two hot spots for this week:
- Asylum Bay: Consistent numbers of walleye and perch, especially on the northeast breaks.
- Garlic Island: Try the north and east edges for perch; a slip bobber and minnow setup works well for bonus bluegill mixed in.

No major hazards expected on the water today, but the wind could pick up and shift in the afternoon—dress warm, and keep an eye on that forecast if you’re taking out a smaller rig. With a steady bite and fish stacking deeper, now’s the time to get in on pre-ice action before we see real winter set in.

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