Lake Winneconne
Lake Winneconne is a 4,553-acre shallow lake in Winnebago County, part of the Winnebago Pool on the Wolf River system. WDNR lists panfish, northern pike, sturgeon and catfish as abundant, with walleye, bass and musky present; water clarity is low.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as abundant
Crappie
Panfish listed as abundant
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as abundant
Channel Catfish
Catfish listed as abundant by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as present by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Winneconne public boat landingsPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 3 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids combined; max 1 sauger or hybrid; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open all year (catch and release year-round per page) | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 26 in | 2 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Channel Catfish 24 if a flathead is included; open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Flathead Catfish May 2 - Sept 30, 2026; flathead 36 in to 42 in may not be kept | 30 in | 1 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Critter's Wolf River SportsNearby700 W Main St, Winneconne, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Shallow, stained water: work weed edges and channel breaks
- Winnebago Pool waters can have special regulations; confirm before fishing
- Check WDNR for current regulations (lake sturgeon is a protected, specially regulated species)
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.