Lake Winnebago

Lake Winnebago is the largest inland lake in the state of Wisconsin. The cities, of Neenah, Menasha, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac have many landings and services for both the fisherman and the boater. Caution must be used when navigating close to shore and near islands. Shallow, unmarked reefs can pose hazards. Also, check the weather before heading out on this body of water, as it can become very rough in a short period of time. This is because of the lack of depth in the lake. The average depth is about 15 feet, and the deepest spot is about 21 feet. Lake Winnebago is about 137,500 acres in size; it is approx. 28 miles long and 8 miles wide. Lake Winnebago is considered a drainage lake, meaning that various rivers flow into the lake. There are 88 miles of shorelines around the lake, consisting of mostly private lands. Supple Marsh is one of the important wetlands to this lake. This marsh is located near the city of Fond Du Lac. The bottom of the lake consists of a rock rim to a depth of about 12 feet, Rock and gravel reefs are found mostly on the west shore, while the east shore has mostly sand and gravel bottom. The middle of the lake consists mostly of a mud bottom. The water of Lake Winnebago is very fertile. It ranges from a stained color in early spring to a murky color in early summer. By mid June, an algae bloom usually comes along and turns the lake to an almost pea-soup color. ake Winnebago is one of the top fisheries in the state, and one of the top walleye lakes in the USA. The featured species of the lake include: Walleye, White Bass, Yellow Perch, Freshwater Drum. The lake also contains: Lake Sturgeon, Saugers, Small mouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Burbot, Carp, Pumpkinseed, Suckers, Yellow Bass and Musky.