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Fishing in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Seat: Oshkosh. WDNR Northeast region.
- 7lake pages
- 35landings
- 1trout streams
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Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Winnebago County, the essentials
Wisconsin DNR staff in the Northeast region cover Winnebago County, whose seat is Oshkosh. Its 171,730 residents (2020) share 435 square miles of land, and water fills another 143.9 square miles.
7 lakes here have their own page, 163,077 acres together, and Lake Winnebago is the biggest. Walleye fisheries rated common or abundant: 4 lakes; lakes listing musky: 4. Boaters can pick from 35 public landings on the WDNR map, 71 lanes in all. 1 county streams carry a WDNR trout class; Class I covers 0 miles. Bank and pier anglers have 3 shore fishing sites in this county.
7lake pages
35boat landings
1trout streams
27shops and marinas
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A map of Winnebago County fishing spots
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake records, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lakes of Winnebago County
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | DNR lake class | Top fish (WDNR rating) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winnebago | 131,939 | 21 | 20 | complex warm dark | catfish (abundant) |
| Lake Poygan | 14,024 | 11 | 7 | complex warm dark | catfish (abundant) |
| Lake Butte des Morts | 8,581 | 9 | 3 | complex warm dark | catfish (abundant) |
| Lake Winneconne | 4,553 | 9 | 2 | complex warm dark | catfish (abundant) |
| Rush Lake, Winnebago County | 2,729 | 5 | 2 | simple warm dark | panfish (common) |
| Little Lake Butte Des Morts | 1,200 | 18 | 2 | complex riverine | catfish (abundant) |
| Hogers Bayou | 51 | 4 | 0 | complex riverine | catfish (abundant) |
WDNR Find a Lake pages (area, depth, landings, fish abundance) and WDNR lake classification layer.
More lakes
Smaller lakes in Winnebago County
Winnebago County also holds 5 smaller named lakes, shown with their acreage and WBIC.
| Lake | Acres | Max depth ft | WBIC | Landings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pages Slough | 150 | 251700 | 0 | |
| Neenah Channel | 102 | 130600 | 0 | |
| Lake Poygan Access near Alder Creek | 4 | 243100 | 0 | |
| Lous Quarry | 2 | 18 | 105500 | 0 |
| Fox River (At Oshkosh) | 0 | 117900 | 0 |
WDNR Find a Lake and 24K hydrography, checked October 2026.
Streams
Winnebago County rivers and creeks
- Wolf River-Main Stemriver, 62 trout miles, 37 landings
- Fox Riverriver, 32 landings
- Rat River, Winnebago Countyriver
Where trout live in Winnebago County
Mileage by class in this county: Class I 0, Class II 62, Class III 0.
Gauged rivers of Winnebago County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Oshkosh, Wi | 3,390 cfs, 6.27 ft gage height | Nov 11 3:00 am |
| Wolf River At Winneconne, Wi | 2,720 cfs, 8.81 ft gage height | Nov 11 3:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 3:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
WDNR TROUT layer (trout stream classes), checked October 2026.
Landings
Ramps across Winnebago County
- 24th Avenue Boat LaunchLake Winnebago, 2 lanes, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Asylum Point Park & Boat LandingLake Winnebago, 2 lanes, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Boom Bay Boat LandingLake Poygan, 2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Butte Des Morts Village AccessButte des Morts, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Doemel Point AccessLake Winnebago, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
- Doty Park Boat RampLake Winnebago, 2 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Eureka Boat LandingFox River, 1 lane, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, restroom
- Eureka Dam Boat LaunchFox River, 1 lane, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Fox and Hounds Park Boat RampFox River, 2 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Fred C. Miller Park Boat RampFox River, 2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Fritse Park Boat RampLittle Lake Butte Des Morts, 2 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Fugleburg Park Boat RampLake Winnebago, 2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Grundman Park Boat LandingLake Winnebago, 4 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Jefferson Park Boat RampMenasha Channel, 4 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Lake Butte des Morts Boat LandingLake Butte des Morts, 4 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Lake Poygan AccessAlder Creek/Lake Poygan, 1 lane
- Lake Poygan Boat LandingLake Poygan, 2 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, restroom
- Lake Winnebago AccessLake Winnebago, 1 lane
- Lake Winneconne AccessLake Winneconne, 1 lane
- Lake Winneconne Park Boat RampLake Winneconne, 2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Manitowoc Street Boat RampMenasha Channel, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Menominee Park Boat RampLake Winnebago, 5 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Mill Street Boat RampFox River/Lake Winnebago, 2 lanes, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Nagy Park/Black Wolf Boat LandingLake Winnebago, 2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Ninth Street Boat LaunchLittle Lake Butte Des Morts, 2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- North First Street Boat RampWolf River, 2 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Rainbow Park Boat RampFox River, 5 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Recreation Park Boat RampLake Winnebago, 4 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Rivermoor Road AccessLake Butte Des Morts, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
- Rush Lake – East AccessRush Lake, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls
- Rush Lake – North AccessRush Lake, 1 lane, 6 to 10 trailer stalls
- Smith Park Boat RampMenasha Channel, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom
- Stearns Park Boat RampFox River, 2 lanes, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- William Steiger Park Boat RampFox River, 2 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock
- Yost Road AccessFox River, 1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls
Piers and bank spots of Winnebago County (3)
- Eureka Locks Shore Fishing Accessfishing trail, Fox River
- Marble Pond Shore Fishing Accessfishing trail, Marble Pond (wolf River)
- Winnebago County Community Parkfishing trail, Fishing Lake
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers.
Stocking and records
Winnebago County stockings and records
WDNR crews logged 13 stockings here between 2023 and 2025, led by 13,847 muskellunge.
Recent stocking across Winnebago County
| Water | Species | Size | Number | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Lake Or Pond T18n-r16e-s26 | Rainbow trout | yearling | 550 | 2025 |
| Lake Butte Des Morts | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 3,900 | 2024 |
| Wolf River | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 3,697 | 2024 |
| Lake Poygan | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 2,500 | 2024 |
| Lake Winnebago | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 1,501 | 2024 |
| Little Lake Butte Des Morts | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 1,200 | 2024 |
| Fox River | Muskellunge | large fingerling | 1,049 | 2024 |
| Unnamed Lake Or Pond T18n-r16e-s26 | Brook trout | yearling | 500 | 2024 |
| Unnamed Lake Or Pond T18n-r16e-s26 | Rainbow trout | yearling | 466 | 2024 |
| Unnamed Lake Or Pond T18n-r16e-s26 | Rainbow trout | yearling | 994 | 2023 |
| Unnamed | Green sunfish x bluegill | adult | 750 | 2023 |
| Unnamed Lake Or Pond T18n-r16e-s26 | Brook trout | yearling | 500 | 2023 |
| Unnamed | Yellow perch | adult | 450 | 2023 |
Records landed in Winnebago County
| Species | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum (Sheepshead) | 33 lbs. 0 oz. | Lake Poygan | 2020 |
| Gar, Shortnose | 5 lbs. 1 oz. | Lake Butte des Morts | 2018 |
| Perch, Yellow | 3 lbs. 4 oz. | Lake Winnebago | 1954 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary (2023 to 2025) and the Wisconsin Record Fish List, revised September 2026.
Regulations
Winnebago County regulation notes
The countywide daily bag limit on catfish is 25, except on Winnebago system waters (see page 94). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 3 in total; minimum length 15 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Northern pike (south of Hwy 10) | 2; minimum length 26 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass (Southern Bass Zone) | 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum length 40 inches | May 2, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026 (open water only) |
| Panfish | 25 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Catfish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 10 in total; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Bullheads and rough fish | No bag limit; no minimum length | Open all year |
Pike rows follow the zone Oshkosh falls in (Southern Zone (south of US Highway 10)), going by map position; lakes on the far side of Highway 10 use the other zone.
Exceptions listed for Winnebago County (2)
| Water | Rule |
|---|---|
| Little Lake Butte des Morts (including Mud Creek, Neenah Slough and tributaries, backwaters and sloughs, and the Fox River from Neenah-Menasha dams downstream to Appleton Lock 1 – Outagamie County) There is a continuous open season on largemouth and smallmouth bass. The open season on northern pike is May 2, 2026 through March 7, 2027. Only two northern pike may be kept, and pike between 25-35” must be released. Walleye, sauger and their hybrids of any length may be kept. Muskellunge must be at least 50”. | |
| Winnebago system waters from the Neenah-Menasha Dams upstream, including the upper Fox and Wolf Rivers, Lakes Winnebago, Butte des Morts, Winneconne, Poygan and other connected waters | See the Winnebago System Waters regulations on page 94. |
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, county pages and statewide tables; lake pages carry each lake rule from the WDNR Lake Regulation app.
Tournaments
Winnebago County on the WDNR tournament calendar
Permits for 55 events list the county, and 1 are still to come.
| Date | Event | Water | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | Uwsp Fall Open Winneconne | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Basses |
| 2026-10-03 | Wbtt Championship Winnebago Chain | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Basses, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-10-03 | Wisconsin Elite Series | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-09-26 | Wcasstt Butt De Morts | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-09-20 | Angler's Choice Northern Wisconsin | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Basses |
| 2026-09-18 | Wi B.a.s.s. Nation State Championship | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Basses, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-08-29 | Rcba Club Closed Event | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-08-28 | Aim Bell Ford Wisconsin State Championship | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Walleye |
| 2026-08-23 | Lake Winnebago Clubber | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Basses |
| 2026-08-22 | Winneconne Clubber | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Basses |
| 2026-08-01 | Blackhawkbassmaster | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
| 2026-08-01 | Midwest Kayak Bass Club | Winnebago Upriver Lakes | Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass |
WDNR Calendar of Permitted Tournaments, checked October 2026.
Local help
Local help in Winnebago County
Bait sellers across Winnebago County
- Anglin' Adventures Fishing Guide Servicebait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- Appleton Boatsbait and tackle shop, Appleton
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1015 N Washburn Stbait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- Fish Tales LLCbait and tackle shop, Oshkosh, license agent
- Fox River Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- Gehrke's Marine & Gun Supplybait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- Noffke's Bait & Landing LLCbait and tackle shop, Winneconne
- Sierra, 1910 S Koeller Stbait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- Tews Two Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- The Reel Shot, 2755 Algoma Blvdbait and tackle shop, Oshkosh
- Anchor Point Marinamarina, Fremont
- Bayshore Marina & Storagemarina, Oshkosh
- Critters Wolf River Sportssporting goods store, Winneconne, license agent
- Fleet Farm Oshkoshfarm and general store with fishing gear, Oshkosh, license agent
- Fort Fremont Marinemarina, Fremont
- Jons Sport Shopsporting goods store, Oshkosh, license agent
- Kubasta's Landingmarina, Oshkosh
- Lakeside Marinamarina, Oshkosh
- Marinamarina, Oshkosh
- Menasha Marina & Nautical Gift Shopmarina, Menasha
- MidWest Rental Company & Fox Harbor Marinamarina, Oshkosh
- Pioneer Marinamarina, Oshkosh
- Skipperbud's-Oshkoshmarina, Oshkosh
- Spellman's Marina LLCmarina, Oshkosh
- Sweetwater Performance Centermarina, Oshkosh
- Walmart Neenahfarm and general store with fishing gear, Neenah, license agent
- Walmart Oshkoshfarm and general store with fishing gear, Oshkosh, license agent
Hired help on Winnebago County water
- Schwarzy's Reeltime Fishing Guidefishing guide, Menasha, (920) 312-0119
- Anglin' Adventures Fishing Guide Serviceice fishing guide, Oshkosh, (920) 479-8872
Nearby
Around Winnebago County
Towns of Winnebago County
- Oshkoshpop. 66,816
- Neenahpop. 27,319
- Fox Crossingpop. 18,974
- Menashapop. 18,268
- Omropop. 3,652
- Winneconnepop. 2,544
- Butte des Mortspop. 1,005
- Winchesterpop. 649
- Waukaupop. 302
- Eurekapop. 247
Neighbors of Winnebago County
- Calumet County23 miles east
- Fond du Lac County24 miles south
- Outagamie County25 miles northeast
- Green Lake County26 miles southwest
- Waushara County28 miles west
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Fish ID
Species you may hook at Winnebago County
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Answers
What people ask about fishing Winnebago County
How many public ramps are there in Winnebago County?
WDNR access records give 35 public landings and 71 lanes.
Which lake should a first trip to Winnebago County include?
Lake Winnebago, at 131,939 acres.
How many streams in Winnebago County carry a trout class?
1 stream carry a WDNR trout class, with 0 Class I miles.
How many northern pike can I keep in Winnebago County?
Oshkosh sits in the Southern Zone (south of US Highway 10); individual lakes may post their own limit.
Where can a Wisconsin angler buy bait in Winnebago County?
The list holds 27, including Anglin' Adventures Fishing Guide Service.
Can I hire a guide or charter for Winnebago County?
Our listings show 2 guides and charters.
How many walleye may I keep in Winnebago County?
No, the standard three walleye with a 15 inch minimum covers most waters.
Where does Winnebago County keep its courthouse?
Oshkosh serves as seat.
Which license covers Winnebago County?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents. Classified trout water calls for a Wisconsin fishing license ($20 resident, $55 nonresident a year) and the $10 inland trout stamp when you fish for trout.
Do clubs hold events on Winnebago County lakes?
55 permitted events on file; next is Uwsp Fall Open Winneconne on Winnebago Upriver Lakes, 2026-10-25.
Make Winnebago County your next stop
Check the lake rules before keeping fish.