Winnebago County Wisconsin Fishing
8 documented fish species across 5 Winnebago County lakes.
Panfish
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Winnebago County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Lake | 3.2 ft | 5 ft | 2 |
| Little Lake Butte des Morts | 2 ft | 18 ft | 7 |
| Lake Winneconne | 2.5 ft | 9 ft | 8 |
| Lake Butte des Morts | 2.3 ft | 9 ft | 8 |
| Lake Poygan | 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.
Which Winnebago County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Rush Lake ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Winnebago County lakes with a documented fishery.