Fond du Lac is a small town that is located at the southern part of Lake Winnebago. Anglers usually visit this area to fish Lake Winnebago, but on windy days, anglers will fish on several of the smaller lakes in the area. You can catch a little bit of everything here, but walleye are definitely the primary species of fish to target on Lake Winnebago. Take a look below to learn more about the big lake or the other lakes in this area.
Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago is the nation’s second largest inland freshwater lake. It is 28 miles long, 11 miles wide and covers 137,700 acres. It is so big that it takes up space in 3 different counties including Winnebago, Fond du Lac and Calumet. The lake covers 85 miles of shoreline and you can find plenty of lighthouses, launch ramps, harbors, parks and restaurants around the water. The lake is very popular for a variety of outdoor activities. There is plenty of room on the lake for everyone.
The fishing on Lake Winnebago is excellent. It is a large lake, but it is not as overwhelming as some would think. It is known as a great numbers lake for walleye and there are many other species of fish that you can catch here too. Because the lake is so large, we decided to break it into smaller parts to help anglers learn the lake better.
Beaver Dam Lake
Beaver Dam Lake is a 6,718 acre lake located in Dodge County. It has a maximum depth of 7 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from many public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye are abundant in the lake while panfish are listed as common.
Fox Lake
Fox Lake is a 2,713 acre lake located in Dodge County. It has a maximum depth of 19 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, all of the species listed are considered common in the lake. The water is murky.
Kettle Moraine Lake
Kettle Moraine Lake is a 209 acre lake located in Fond du Lac County. It has a maximum depth of 30 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, panfish are abundant in the lake while northern pike and largemouth bass are considered common. Walleye are listed as present. The water is moderately clear.
Long Lake
Long Lake is a 423 acre lake located in Sheboygan, Fond du Lac Counties. It has a maximum depth of 47 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye and panfish. According to the DNR, panfish are abundant in the lake while largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye are considered common. The water is moderately clear.
Rush Lake
Rush Lake is a 2,729 acre lake located in Fond du Lac, Winnebago Counties. It has a maximum depth of 5 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from multiple public boat landings. Fish include largemouth bass and panfish. According to the DNR, panfish are common in the lake while northern pike are listed as present.