Ice fishing Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin
Size: 131,939 acresTop DNR species: panfish, walleye, sturgeon, catfishLocation: Fond du Lac, Winnebago and Calumet
Ice safety: no ice is ever guaranteed safe. This site does not report ice thickness or conditions and nothing here means a lake is safe to walk or drive on. The Wisconsin DNR does not monitor ice conditions either. Ask local bait shops, clubs and authorities about current conditions, check repeatedly as you go, and stay off if in doubt. Read our full safety disclaimer.
| Location | Fond du Lac, Winnebago and Calumet counties |
|---|---|
| Size | 131,939 acres; max depth 21 ft |
| Public access points | 20 public boat landings, 13 public lands/parks within 1,000 ft, 1 beach (DNR counts; exact locations on the DNR lake page and interactive map) |
| Target species (WI DNR) | Abundant: panfish, walleye, sturgeon, catfish. Common: largemouth and smallmouth bass. Present: musky, northern pike. |
| Permits | A Wisconsin fishing license is required unless you qualify for an exemption - see DNR licenses. Season dates, size and bag limits: Part of the Winnebago system bag-limit rules. Examples from the DNR regulations page: panfish open all year (25/day); walleye/sauger open all year (3/day); northern pike May 2, 2026 - March 7, 2027 (26 in. min, 2/day); hook-and-line lake sturgeon closed. Always read the current page. (regulations) |
| Bait shops | None listed yet from verified public sources - not listed - check official page |
| Ice conditions | Not reported here, ever. Ask local sources. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 |
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