Winnebago County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 5 Winnebago County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Winnebago County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Lake | B | 3.2 ft | 5 ft | 2 |
| Little Lake Butte des Morts | D | 2 ft | 18 ft | 7 |
| Lake Winneconne | NR | 2.5 ft | 9 ft | 8 |
| Lake Butte des Morts | NR | 2.3 ft | 9 ft | 8 |
| Lake Poygan | NR | 2.5 ft | 11 ft | 8 |
Winnebago County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Community Park Ponds spring shocking survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2025Ken Robl Pond spring shocking survey, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2025Lake Winnebago bottom trawling assessment report, 2025Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2025Winnebago System chironomid assessment report, 2025Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2025Winnebago System sturgeon spawning and population assessment report 2025Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2023Fond du Lac River and Van Dyne Creek fish passage study, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Sunset Bay (Lake Butte des Morts) spring shocking survey, 2023Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2023Winnebago System lake sturgeon acoustic telemetry report 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Winnebago County lakes?
Winnebago County, Wisconsin has 8 documented fish species across 5 lakes, including Panfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Winnebago County?
Rush Lake holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Winnebago County lakes with a documented fishery.