Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Winnebago fishing report for March 23, 2025. It's a crisp morning out on the big pond, with temps hovering around 38°F at sunrise, which was at 6:55 AM. We're looking at partly cloudy skies today with a high of 52°F and light winds from the southeast. Sunset will be at 7:13 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the fishing. The walleye bite has been heating up as we get closer to the spring spawn. Anglers have been having luck jigging with minnows or plastics in 15-20 feet of water along the east shore. The Stockbridge area has been particularly hot. A few nice 'eyes in the 25-28 inch range have been reported, with most catches falling in the 18-22 inch slot.

Perch fishing remains steady, with good numbers being caught in 8-12 feet of water near weed edges. Small jigs tipped with minnows or wigglers have been the ticket. The Pipe area has been producing well, with some anglers reporting catches of 30-40 fish per outing.

White bass action is starting to pick up too. Trolling small crankbaits or casting blade baits near river mouths has been effective. The Fox River inlet is always a good bet this time of year, with some anglers reporting catches of 50+ fish in a day.

For you sturgeon enthusiasts, the spearing season just wrapped up, but catch-and-release hook-and-line fishing opens up on April 1st. Get those heavy rods ready!

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Lighthouse Point for walleyes or the Brothertown area for a mixed bag of perch and walleyes. If you're after white bass, the mouth of the Wolf River is hard to beat.

Lure-wise, can't go wrong with a jig and minnow combo for walleyes. For perch, try small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or waxies. And for white bass, a 1/4 oz white or chartreuse blade bait is tough to beat.

Remember, no matter what you're targeting, a slow presentation is key in these cooler water temps. Fish are still a bit sluggish, so give 'em time to commit.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there and wet a line! This is Artificial Lure, signing off.