Wisconsin is known for some of the best Walleye fishing in the Country.  There are plenty of waters from rivers to lakes that hold Walleye throughout Wisconsin. While many anglers prefer planning a fishing trip up to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to catch their fish, there are many other places to fish in WI for walleye.  Most if not all of the lakes in the Wisconsin Northwoods have walleye. Within a 45 minute to an hour radius, you have some of the finest lakes to fish in the entire state. The Eagle River chain of lakes has many lakes with an abundance of walleye. Minocqua, St. Germain and the Hayward Lakes area also have plenty of waters to fish for walleye.

Top Wisconsin Walleye Fishing Lakes

Lake Delavan

Located in Walworth County, Lake Delavan anglers can often reach the 3-fish 18-inch limit.

Lake Mendota

Located in Dane County, Lake Mendota has a 3-fish 18-inch limit.  On Lake Mendota try pitching a half night crawler or leech into pockets on the outside edge of the weeds on a 1/16-ounce black jighead.

Lake Shawano

Located in Shawano County, when walleye fishing Lake Shawano target some of the shallow reefs along the lake's east end that top out at about 10 feet by long-line trolling deep-running minnow-imitating lures. Once fish are located, switch over to a jig-and-minnow presentation, or a minnow under a slip-bobber during periods of low light.

Lake Winnebago

During the Spring and Fall, Walleye can be found close to the shorelines on Lake Winnebago.  In the Summer, large schools of walleye are found roaming the vast open water of Lake Winnebago chasing schools of gizzard shad, emerald shiners and young-of-the-year drum or sheepshead.

Lake Wissota

Located in Chippewa County, when walleye fishing Lake Wissota stay in the 15-25 foot range.  During the day use a jig and minnow and as night approaches anchor and cast some slip bobbers by any drop off.

Wisconsin Fishing Reports

Musky fishing has slowed somewhat, but walleye action continued to pick up. Perch action has slowed down on the Winnebago system, but walleye anglers were having some success in shallow weeds.

Wisconsin Fishing Resorts

LAKE MICHIGAN Fishing Report

Many boat anglers who were trolling near the shore in 20 to 50 feet of water were able to land mostly chinook salmon with an occasional brown trout mixed in.

Lake Michigan Fishing

Bayfield County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Though there has been a lot of activity on smaller local lakes, with many people getting bag limits of both bluegills and crappie, the panfish activity remains slow on the Eau Claire Chain, and Lakes Owen and Namakagon. Cold weather has slowed down the spawning activity on most lakes along with the panfishing activity, but northern fishing is at its peak, with many northern being taken on most local lakes.

Brown County Wisconsin Fishing Report

The night bite for walleyes is picking up. Crank baits seemed to be working the best. Finding the walleye has become the biggest challenge. The yellow perch bite has been spotty, but with indications that it may not only be picking up but also larger perch are being found. Near Bayshore, perch were moderately hard to find but anglers who put in the time were able to find them. Near the breakwall near Suamico, perch anglers have been having fair luck. Northern pike anglers are having luck with crankbaits on the reefs.

Door County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Many larger fish have been caught on worms, minnows, and crabs. Walleye and northern pike have been successfully targeted in the Henderson’s area. Also, in the Little Sturgeon Bay/Sawyer Harbor area, musky and northern were biting consistently near the weeds. Musky have been a bit slower to come up, but with patience, anglers will get the bite. Many larger northern and musky have been seen following lures to the boat. The walleye bite has been consistently better at night, especially near Larson’s Reef. Crank baits were working well. There has been some luck with smallmouth bass near the shipping canal. The bass were biting on worms as well as artificial bait. Salmon are starting to move into the system.

Jefferson County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Anglers were catching some nice sized bluegill on the marsh on Rock Lake. A few limits have been taken although most anglers were catching around a dozen or so. Walleye action has still been slow on the Upper Rock and Crawfish rivers, with the best success by the wastewater treatment plant in Watertown. Anglers were catching the walleye on jigs and minnows and a few on twistertails. Most of the fish were just under the size limit but a few keepers were caught.

Kenosha County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Kenosha trollers have been catching chinooks and a few lake trout. Most fish have been caught from 100 to 130 feet of water, but some chinooks have also been caught off the mouth of the Pike River.

Kenosha County Wisconsin Fishing

Kewaunee County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Most anglers have concentrated on the spawning run, and are trolling right out of the harbors along the shoreline. Some boats in Kewaunee have cruised the harbor, casting for salmon, with some success.

Manitowoc County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Many boat anglers who were trolling near the shore in 20 to 50 feet of water were able to land mostly chinook salmon with an occasional brown trout mxed in. Trollers were running planner boards and dipses with success off J-plugs, spoons, and dodger fly combinations. On average, harvested chinook salmon ranged from 12 to 16 pounds in weight and brown trout have been between 6 and 10 pounds in weight. Inside the harbor fishing pressure was high all week; however, anglers only had limited success in landing fish. Anglers were casting spoons and crank baits or fishing off the bottom with spawn sacs, with the best success in early morning or later in the day. On the West Twin River anglers had a good week of fishing. Pressure was concentrated near the Shoto Dam or along the Shoto Island. Anglers were drifting spawn sacs or casting spinners and spoons. Some nice chinook salmon were harvested over the weekend ranging from 12 to 17 pounds. On the East Twin River, fishing pressure has been very low over the past week. Some anglers have fished near Maplewood Road and reported some salmon activity but they were unable to land any. In Manitowoc, anglers had a fair week of fishing on Lake Michigan trolling in anywhere from 20 to 80 feet of water. Some nice catches were landed, with the salmon ranging in weight from 8 to 17 pounds. Anglers also had some success inside the harbor near the river mouth, marina and the 8th Street Bridge. Anglers were mostly casting heavy spoons or diving stick baits. On the Manitowoc River, chinook anglers have been mostly concentrating around Manitou Park or near Mill Road in Manitowoc Rapids.

Marinette County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Water clarity is good with light fishing pressure, with the exception of the salmon anglers at the boat landings. Many fish have been jumping at the Hattie Street Bridge, mostly salmon, but none were being landed during the day.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Fishing Report

Milwaukee trollers have been catching chinooks in the gaps and around the harbor.

Oconto County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Anglers at Oconto Park II reported perch being caught in 22 feet of water but limits were the exception. Little River is showing a strong night bite for chinook salmon; the strike starts about 45 minutes before sunset, until a half hour before dawn.

Wisconsin Fishing Guides

Ozaukee County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Trollers in Port Washington have had the most success fishing near the harbor, but some fish have also been caught 40 to 70 feet down in 80 to 120 feet of water. A mixed bag of chinooks, coho, rainbows, and browns has been taken on J-plugs, spoons, and flasher and fly combinations.

Racine County Wisconsin Fishing Report

Racine trollers have been catching a few chinooks and lake trout in 100 to 120 feet of water, and mature chinooks have been taken inshore near the mouth of the Root River. Water levels on the Root River are relatively low again, and anglers fishing the river have caught some chinooks and browns from below the weir in the Lincoln Park area, and small flies and spawn have taken the most fish there. Some chinooks have also made their way upstream to Quarry Lake Park and the Horlick dam, and anglers there have been catching a few on small egg imitation flies in chartreuse, orange, or green.

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