Lake · Winnebago, Wisconsin
Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
75°F
Wind
9 mph NE
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.95 in
Last 48 hours
0.95 in
Moderate rainfall may affect lake level, clarity, or access conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 11 AM
Drizzle
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 7 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 74°F / Low 66°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 58°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 85°F / Low 62°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.07 in
Max gust 37 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Winnebago.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh is Wisconsin's flagship inland walleye and lake-sturgeon fishery. StrikeTracks keeps this existing public identity and publishes complete static fishery. USGS 04082500 is stage/elevation, not same-lake water temperature, so live lake conditions are not Monitoring-Backed. Distinct from Green Bay and from Green Lake at Green Lake. Flow does not apply. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Lake Winnebago walleye. USGS 04082500 stage/elevation only.
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Winnebago lake sturgeon. Confirm current season.
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Winnebago yellow perch.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Winnebago smallmouth.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large shallow inland Winnebago pool at Oshkosh, not Green Bay and not inland Green Lake.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public boat landings are documented by WDNR around Oshkosh and the Winnebago pool. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04082500.
Stocking information
WDNR manages Winnebago walleye, perch, and lake sturgeon. Confirm current official notices and sturgeon season.
Official sources
WDNR Winnebago sturgeon and walleye rules are highly specific and change. Distinct from Green Bay. Confirm current WDNR regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Winnebago, Wisconsin
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Winnebago
Management Category
Inland walleye and sturgeon lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh
Regulation Summary
Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh: WDNR Winnebago pool rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
walleye, lake-sturgeon, yellow-perch, smallmouth-bass
Public Access
Public
Description
Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Existing public lake. USGS 04082500 reports live stage and elevation, not same-lake 00010. PATH B static fishery is populated. Not Monitoring-Backed. Not Green Bay.
