winnebago system - Travel The Lakes

Lodging on the Winnebago System
High Cliff State Park Campground - 44.1656 -88.2973
N7630 State Park Road, Sherwood - 920-989-1106
Campground with beach, trails, store, marina
Calumet County Park Campground - 44.1034 -88.3282
N6150 County Highway EE, Stockbridge - 920-439-1008
Campground with marina, beach, trails, concessions
KB Cove Campgrounds - 44.9081 -88.4737
7098 South Highway 45, Van Dyne - 920-688-2485
Campground with 18 slips, pub and grill, cement launch
Fishin’
THE
WINNEBAGO
SYSTEM
The Winnebago System
The Winnebago System is comprised of lakes Winnebago,
Butte des Morts, Winneconne, Poygan and the Fox and
Wolf Rivers. Walleye are by far the most sought after
gamefish on the system and with record Walleye hatches
in the 90’s, this Walleye factory will only get better. Other
fish species that roam the Winnebago System are Sauger,
Northern Pike, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth
Bass, Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Sunfish, Channel Catfish,
Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum (Sheepshead), Burbot
and Lake Sturgeon.
Lake Winnebago
The largest fresh water lake within the state, Lake Winnebago
was carved from the same limestone formation that created
Niagara Falls, 900 miles to the east. Lake Winnebago merits
its “big lake” reputation with 215 square miles of surface.
The lake spreads 28 miles from head to toe and 10.5 miles
across. Lake Winnebago covers 137,000 acres, holds 696
billion gallons of water and is 21 feet at its deepest.
Kalbus Country Harbor - 44-9405 -88.4787
5309 Lake Road, Oshkosh - 920-426-0062
Campground with boat launch, rentals
City Center Hotel - 44.0139 -88.5376
1 North Main Street, Oshkosh - 920-231-0708
Hotel with floating docks, restaurant, lounge
Lake Butte des Morts
Lang’s Landing - 44.1124 -88.7119
111 North First Street, Winneconne - 920-582-7501
Motel and campground with boat rental, repair, fuel, ice, beer
Lake Butte des Morts is located west of the City of Oshkosh
and southeast of the Village of Winneconne. Butte des
Morts is 8,857 acres with a maximum depth of 19 feet.
Wolf River House Resorts - 44.1116 -88.7083
17 North First Street, Winneconne - 920-582-4555
Motel and cottages with boat rentals, fuel
Lake Winneconne
Lake Winneconne is the smallest of the upriver lakes and
covers 4,507 acres. The main base has a maximum depth
of 9 feet. Lake Winneconne is located immediately north
of the Village of Winneconne and east of and connected to
Lake Poygan.
Lake Poygan
For information on additional things to do on the
Winnebago System, please contact:
Calumet County Planning & Tourism
920-849-1493 ext 790 or www.travelcalumet.com
or
Winnebago County
Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau
877-303-9200 or www.visitoshkosh.com
For information on the other Great Lake,
Lake Michigan, contact:
Kewaunee County Promotions
920-388-0444 or www.visitkewauneecounty.com
This guide is to be used for tourism purposes only and is not
to be used as a navigational aid. All information contained
is to the best of the Travel the Lakes Marketing Group’s
knowledge and has no guarantees.
Please obey all informational signage and posted warnings.
Lake Poygan is the largest of the upriver lakes and covers
14,102 acres. Poygan has a maximum depth of 12 feet
and average depths range from 5 to 7 feet. Lake Poygan is
located northeast of the Village of Winneconne and south
of the Village of Fremont.
The Fox River
The Fox River runs from the Eureka Dam, downstream to
Lake Butte des Morts to Lake Winnebago through the City
of Oshkosh before it continues its path north into the Great
Lakes.
The Wolf River
W W W . T R A V E LT H E L A K E S . C O M
The Wolf River flows from the Town of New London
downstream to Lake Poygan and again from Lake
Winneconne to Lake Butte des Morts.
Municipal Landings on Lake Winnebago
GPS
Address
Shore Fishing
High Cliff State Park Marina~~~
44.1656 -88.2973
N6779 Lower High Cliff Road, Sherwood
Yes
High Cliff Supper Club*
W5095 Golf Course Road, Sherwood
920-989-1050
44-1753 -88.2876
101 North Military Road (Hwy 55,) Stockbridge
920-439-1265
44.0782 -88.2991
East Side of Lake Winnebago Food and Drink
Calumet County Park^
44.1042 -88.3273
N6150 County Highway EE, Stockbridge
Yes
Gobbler’s Knob Supper Club*
Stockbridge Harbor County Park^
44.0704 -88.3286
1903 West Lake Street, Stockbridge
Yes
Harbor Bar & Grill*
1919 West Lake Street, Stockbridge
920-439-1450
44.0718 -88.3292
Brothertown Harbor County Park^
44.9663 -88.3207
N5691 Harbor Road, Brothertown
Yes
Quinney Quencher*
W5626 Quinney Road, Quinney
920-439-1341
44.0142 -88.3222
Nagy Park/Black Wolf Boat Landing~~
43.9125 -88.4710
6850 Fond du Lac Road, Oshkosh
Yes
Fish Tale Inn Bar & Grill*
W5636 County Road EE, Hilbert
920-439-1565
44.1017 -88.3118
24th Avenue Boat Launch***
43.9917 -88.5359
South Main Street and 24th Avenue, Oshkosh
Yes
Fugleberg Park***
43.9967 -88.5364
South Main Street and Fugleberg Trail, Oshkosh
Sandy Bottoms Bar & Grill*
7098 South US Highway 45, Oshkosh
920-688-2485
43.9081 -884737
Mill Street Boat Launch***
44.0113 -88.5291
Mill Street, Oshkosh
Yes
Ardy & Ed’s Drive-In
2413 South Main Street, Oshkosh
920-231-5455
43.9917 -88.5369
Millers Bay at Menominee Park***
44.0267 -88.5202
Hazel Street, Oshkosh
Handicapped Pier
South Side Ice Yacht Club*
South Main Street and Fugleberg Trail, Oshkosh
920-235-4470
43.9978 -88.5368
Asylum Point~~
44.0652 -88.5169
3400 Sherman Road, Oshkosh
Yes
Fox River Bar & Grill*
One North Main Street, Oshkosh
920-231-5000
44.0139 -88.5376
Grundman Park/Osh-O-Nee Boat Landing~~
44.1053 -88.4831
1801 Grundman Lane, Oshkosh
Yes
Boatyard Bar & Grill*
425 Nebraska Street, Oshkosh
920-230-6900
44.0128 -88.5403
Recreation Park Boat Launch*
44.1756 -88.4456
600 South Park Avenue, Neenah
Yes
Becket’s Restaurant*
1 City Center, Oshkosh
920-230-3333
44.0167 -88.5402
Doty Park*
44.1852 -88.4496
701 Lincoln Street, Neenah
Yes
Cranky Pat’s Pizzeria & Pub*
100 North Main Street, Oshkosh
920-230-7287
44.0149 -88.5375
Fritse Park^^^
44.2049 -88.4703
899 North Lake Street, Menasha
Repp’s Bar*
1205 Oshkosh Avenue, Oshkosh
920-236-9835
44.0344 -88.5666
Barlow Park/Lock Street^^
44.2021 -88.4604
Lock Street, Menasha
Fratello’s Waterfront Restaurant*
1501 Arboretum Drive, Oshkosh
920-232-2337
44.0346 -88.5625
Ninth Street Boat Launch^^
44.2156 -88.4550
9th Street, Menasha
Naut’s Landing Restaurant*
124 Main Street. Menasha
920-725-7777
44.2003 -88.4504
Smith Park^^
44.1988 -88.4396
Park and Keyes Streets, Menasha
Menasha Grill
204 Main Street, Menasha
920-722-6873
44.2011 -88.4481
Manitowoc Street^^
44.1993 -88.4509
South end of Manitowoc Street, Menasha
Club Tavern*
56 Racine Street, Menasha
920-722-2452
44.2013 -88.4464
Jefferson Park^^
44.2039 -88.4248
Third Street, Menasha
Yes
The Old Grog*
546 Broad Street, Menasha
920-729-1165
44.2020 -88.4447
Municipal Landings on the Pool Lakes
GPS
Address
Shore Fishing
The Hungry Bull Restaurant
12 Tayco Street, Menasha
920-729-1098
44.1991 -88.4532
William Steiger Park***
44.0205 -88.5547
North Campbell Road, Oshkosh
Yes
Waverly Beach*
N8770 Firelane 1, Menasha
920-733-9721
44.2020 -88.4431
Rainbow Park***
44.0359 -88.5661
Rainbow Drive, Oshkosh
Yes
Lake Winneconne Park~
44.1139 -88.7054
300 Parkway Drive, Winneconne
Yes
Knot Anchor Inn Bar & Grill*
W230 County Highway H, Tustin
920-446-2414
44.1619 -88.8912
Winneconne Public Docks~
44.1099 -88.7110
21 West Main Street, Winneconne
Tilly’s Too Tavern*
5071 Washington Street, Butte des Morts
920-582-7626
44.0990 -88.6524
Boom Bay Boat Landing~~
44.4625 -88.7692
7499 Richter Lane, Larson
Butte des Morts Supper Club*
5756 Main Street, Butte des Morts
920-582-0665
44.0997 -88.6534
Lake Poygan Boat Landing~~
44.1234 -88.8412
8816 Poygan Shores Road, Poygan
White House Inn*
5776 Main Street, Butte des Morts
920-582-7211
44.1002 -88.6534
Stearns Park**
44.0397 -88.7487
501 West Huron Street, Omro
Yes
Tanner’s Tap*
207 West Main Street, Omro
920-685-6480
44.0396 -88.7459
Fox and Hounds Landing**
44.0408 -88.7387
504 East River Drive, Omro
Yes
Brewers Pub*
720 East Main Street, Omro
920-685-5707
44.0398 -88.7333
Miller Park**
44.0417 -88.7309
1121 Kiwanis Street, Omro
Yes
Horan’s On Main*
328 East Main Street, Omro
920-685-0685
44.0391 -88.7399
Eureka Boat Landing~~
44.0046 -88.8453
3103 Liberty Street, Eureka
Yes
Jake’s Pizza
107 West Main Street, Omro
920-685-5544
44.0397 -88.7448
Lake Butte des Morts Landing~~
44.0517 -88.6645
Leonard Point and Samers Bay Roads
Handicapped Pier
Colonial Cheese House
230 West Main Street, Omro
920-685-6570
44.0394 -88.7442
The Other Place*
21 West Main Street, Winneconne
920-582-7775
44.1109 -88.7114
Fin ‘n Feather*
22 West Main Street, Winneconne
920-582-4305
44.1110 -88.7112
Lang’s Landing*
111 North First Street, Winneconne
920-582-7501
44.1122 -88.7121
Arrowhead Restaurant
108 West Man Street, Winneconne
920-582-4258
44.1111 -88.7127
Tiny’s Bar*
111 West Main Street, Winneconne
920-582-9962
44.1106 -88.7128
Jake’s Pizza
115 West Main Street, Winneconne
920-582-9222
44.1106 -88.7129
Talk of the Town*
143 West Main Street, Winneconne
920-582-9696
44.1106 -88.7135
Captain’s Cove*
9598 Welsch Road, Winneconne
920-582-4757
44.1128 -88.8806
Launch Fees as of 2010
^Calumet County
$7 Daily
920-439-1008 ***Oshkosh
$3 Daily
920-236-5080
^^City of Menasha
$5 Daily
920-967-3640 ~Winneconne
$5 Daily
920-582-4381
^^^Town of Menasha
$4 Daily
920-720-7108 ~~Winnebago
County
$ Daily
920-232-1960
*City of Neenah
$5 Daily
**Omro
$4 Daily
920-886-6060 ~~~Wisconsin State $7 Daily resident
$10 Daily non-resident
920-685-7000 Park Admission
920-989-1106
West Side of Lake Winnebago Food and Drink
Winnebago Pool Lakes Food and Drink
* Serves Alcohol
Fishing Guides
Captain Rick’s Charter Fishing
Captain Rick Schuchart, 920-730-6100
www.winnebagowalleye.com
Gas
High Cliff Marina
N6779 Lower High Cliff Road, Sherwood
920-989-1349 - 44.1565 -88.2973
Crawlerman Charters, LLC
Captain Stephen Poehlein, 920-850-8944
www.crawlermancharters.com
Pioneer Marina
1100 Pioneer Drive, Oshkosh
920-233-1981 - 44.0065 -88.5346
JH Professional Guide Service
Captain Jim Hughes, 920-426-4350
www.winnebagoguides.net
Sweetwater Performance Center
501 South Main Street,Oshkosh
920-230-6379 - 44.0130 -88.5384
www.sweetwaterperformancecenter.com
Larry Smith Outdoors
Captain Larry Smith, 920-361-4996
www.walleyeguide.com
Ryan Standke Fishing Guide
Captain Ryan Standke, 920-379-3726
www.ryanstandke.com
Winnebago Fishing Guide Service
Captain Scott Ehricke, 920-716-3620
www.winnebagofishing.com
Spellman’s Marina
1713 West New York Avenue, Oshkosh
920-231-1850 - 44.0319 -88.5602
Menasha Marina
1 Center Street, Menasha
920-967-5193 - 44.1993 -88.4509
Lang’s Landing
111 North First Street, Winneconne
920-582-7501 - 44.1124 -88.7119
www.langslanding.com
Doug’s Wolf River Resorts
17 North First Avenue, Winneconne
920-582-4555 - 44.1112 -88.7076
Bait Shops
Tew’s Two Sporting Goods
1065 South Main Street, Oshkosh
920-233-3557 - 44.0085 -88.5381
www.tewstwo.com
Fox River Bait & Tackle
1415 Rainbow Drive, Oshkosh
920-233-7409 - 44.0344 -88.5665
www.foxriverbait.com
Gehrke’s Marine & Gun Supply
1102 B North Main Street, Oshkosh
920-235-3337 - 44.0309 -88.5375
Lakeside Bait & Trading Post
5778 Springbrook Road, Omro
920-859-0005 - 44.0487 -88.6875
Description
4 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Convenience store. Camping, dog area, trails and picnic area. Restrooms. Sheltered harbor.
4 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Convenience store, concessions, camping, playground and picnic area. Restrooms. Sheltered harbor.
More than 5 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Restrooms. Sheltered harbor.
3 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 6-10 trailer stalls. Restrooms. Sheltered harbor.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Picnic area. Seasonal drinking water. Restrooms. Sheltered harbor.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 21-25 trailer stalls. Picnic area and drinking water. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Soda machines. Restrooms
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 5 trailer stalls.
4 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Playground, rides, picnic area, zoo, concessions and trails. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 30 trailer stalls. Lighthouse. Seasonal restrooms.
3 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 45 trailer stalls. Picnic area and drinking water. Seasonal restrooms. Sheltered harbor.
4 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 6-10 trailer stalls. Picnic area and playground. Restrooms.
Lang’s Landing
111 North First Street, Winneconne
920-582-7501 - 44.1124 -88.7119
www.langslanding.com
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 6-10 trailer stalls. Picnic area.
Doug’s Wolf River Resorts
17 North First Avenue, Winneconne
920-582-4555 - 44.1112 -88.7076
www.wolfriverresorts.com
Paved lane. 6-10 trailer stalls.
Kiesow’s Landing & Storage
7640 Kiesow Road, Larson
920-836-2590 - 44.1840 -88.7818
www.kiesowslanding.com
Paved lane.
Paved lane. Over 25 trailer stalls.
Paved lane. Boarding dock. Picnic area in adjacent Smith Park. Restrooms.
3 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Picnic area. Restrooms.
Description
2 paved lanes. 4 Boarding docks. 16-20 trailer stalls. Adjacent to the Oshkosh Seniors Center. Seasonal restrooms.
8 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Playground, picnic shelters and soda machines. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Picnic area and playground. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls.
Hank’s Paynes Point
6392 County Road A, Neenah
920-722-0939 - 44.1230 - 88.4766
www.vinlandstill.net
2 paved lanes. Shallow water, use caution. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls and seasonal restrooms available off Trauba Road.
Best Beverage & Fishing
6392 Appleton Road, Menasha
920-725-2878 - 44.2183 -88.4303
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Drinking water, picnic shelter and playground. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 25 trailer stalls. Picnic area. Seasonal restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 16-20 trailer stalls. Picnic area and playground. Restrooms.
2 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 6-10 trailer stalls. Picnic area and playground. Restrooms.
3 paved lanes. Boarding dock. 25 trailer stalls. Drinking water, picnic area and playground. Seasonal restrooms.
4 paved lanes. Boarding dock. Over 25 trailer stalls. Drinking water, picnic area and playground. Seasonal restrooms. Sheltered Harbor.
Wisconsin Fishing License Fees as of 2010
Resident Individual
$20 Disabled Veteran Resident
$3
Non-Resident Family Annual
$65
Resident Combination (husband and wife)
$31 Armed Forces Resident
$0
Non-Resident Family 15-day
$40
Resident Reduced Rate (16-17 years old)
$7
$50 Inland Trout Stamp
Resident Reduced Rate (65 or older)
$7
Non-Resident Individual 4-day
$24
Disabled Resident
$7
Non-Resident Individual 15-day
$28
Non-Resident Individual
$10
All Wisconsin Fishing Licenses
expire on March 31
Residents born before 1927 do not need a license. Simply carry proof of age. Non-residents must purchase a regular license.
Lake
Winnebago
Fishery
Lake 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 and Freshwater
Drum. The lake
also contains: Lake
Sturgeon, Saugers,
Smallmouth Bass,
Largemouth Bass,
Channel Catfish,
Crappie, Bluegill,
Rock Bass, Burbot,
Carp, Pumpkinseed,
Suckers, Yellow Bass
and Musky.
Walleye are the
most sought after
fish on the lake. The
population is mostly
made up of fish
ranging from 12 to 24
inches in length.
Ice Fishing
Legend
Lighthouse
Sheltered Harbor Lake Winnebago Depth
Light
Boat Launch
Less than 6 Feet
Aquatic Veg
Hazard
6 to 12 Feet
Artificial Reef
Obst. Bouy
12 to 18 Feet
Breakwater
County Highway
18 Feet or Deeper
State Highway
Thin Ice
US Highway
Winnebago Ice Road
Parks
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“No ice is safe ice” but there are ways to safely enjoy the Winnebago System in all seasons. Each year after the
waters freeze, several fishing clubs from around the lake plow and maintain roads. Bridges covering cracks
and dangerous spots as well as a tree marking system allow ice fishing access to some of the best waters in the
State.
Remember, it is through support of your local fishing clubs that things like this are possible.
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Ice Condition Information Contacts
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Lake Poygan
Bluegill and
Pumpkinseed are
present, with most of
the fish being in the
7-9 inch size. Look
for these fish in shallow bays, near aquatic vegetation.
Yellow Perch numbers have decreased some over the years,
but it still remains one of the most popular fish to chase on the
lake. Their sizes range from 4-12 inches.
Freshwater Drum (Sheepshead) is present throughout the lake
and seems to eat anything you throw at them. These bottom
dwelling fish are everywhere throughout the lake and it is
illegal to kill these fish and throw them back in the lake. They
are one of the only species that will eat Zebra Mussels.
Small mouth and Largemouth Bass are present, and seem
to hold to the bays and near shallow aquatic vegetation.
Smallmouth Bass seem to out number the Largemouth Bass.
Northern Pike are present and are generally found near weedy
vegetation, close to shallow water. The best time of the day
for these fish seems to be early morning or right before dusk.
Most of the Northern Pike reside near the South end of the
lake.
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Winneconne
Otter Street Fishing Club
920-233-6101 Fox River Bait & Tackle
920-233-7409
Payne’s Point Bar
920-725-9303
Jerry’s Tavern
920-231-7380 Captain’s Cove
920-582-4757
Payne’s Point Club
920-727-4526
Tews Two Sporting Goods
920-233-3557
Waverly Beach
920-733-9721
For emergencies on the ice call 911!
If you need to retrieve your car from the ice call Sunk? Dive & Ice Service at 920-376-0080
Ice Thickness Guidelines
The US Army Corp. of Engineers has
established guidelines for safe ice thickness:
Under 3” Stay off the ice
3” Safe for walking single file
4”-12” Safe for snowmobile or ATV
12” Safe for vehicle up to 11,000 lbs.
Bridges are placed at 12” thick
East West Road
You don’t need to be a fisherman to
enjoy a day on the ice. A road across the
lake is plowed each year from Merritt
Street in Oshkosh to Quinney Road on
the east side of the lake.
Tree Lines
Trees are used to mark the roads on the
lake. They are placed at varying intervals
and lean toward the shore they originated
from. A tree laying on its side signifies thin
or dangerous ice. There are also groups of
trees to mark distance from the shore. One
large tree at one mile, two large trees at two
miles etc, up to five miles out.
Additional Ice Fishing Access Roads - Also see Municipal Landings
Merritt Street, Oshkosh
44.0196 -88.5170
Faro Springs Road, Stockbridge
44.1226 -88.3202
Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
44.1789 -88.4461
Quinney Road, Quinney
44.0142 -88.3220
Lake Park Road, Menasha
44.2044 -88.3634
Driftwood Beach Road, Brothertown
43.9858 -88.3268
Welsch Road, Winneconne
44.1128 -88.8806
State Park Road, Sherwood
44.1737 -88.2998
ice angleRs!
Channel Catfish can be found near shallow water and reef
edges. Channel Cats are mostly bottom dwelling fish. These
fish range from 2-20 pounds in general.
Lake Sturgeon is protected except during the ice fishingspearing season. These fish dwell mostly near the bottom and
eat red worms, which consists of nearly 3/4 of their diets.
Burbot numbers seem to be on the rise, some as large as 30
inches or more. Look for these throughout the lake, but it
seems they like to lurk around the reefs more often then not.
Stop aquatic Hitchhikers
FOR MORe inFORMaTiOn VisiT:
www.dnR.wi.gOV/inVasiVes/aquaTic
To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
and VHS, WiSconSin laW requireS THaT you:
Inspect your ice fishing equipment and
ReMOVe any attached aquatic plants or animals
Robert Korth, UW-Extension Lakes
(before and after use on ice).
Bait Rules:
Crappie numbers also seem to be on the rise. Look for these in
some of the back channels on Lake Winnebago.
DRAIn all water from equipment including buckets
or containers with fish when leaving ice.
You may take leftover minnows away from any state water
and use them again on that same water.
Carp and Suckers are found primarily in the shallows and the
slower moving water throughout the lake. A popular spot for
bow fishing is on the north shore.
DOn’t MOVe live fish away from a waterbody.
You may use leftover minnows on other waters only if
no lake or river water, or other fish were added to their
container.
BUY minnows from a Wisconsin bait dealer. Use
Two gallons of water is allowed for transporting minnows.
leftover minnows only under certain conditions.
DNR PUB WT-923 2009
Smelt and other dead bait must be preserved in a way that
does not require freezing or refrigeration.
Visit www.dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs/vhs_preservation.html
for more information.
Ice Safety Tips
• Do not go out alone. Do carry a cell
phone and let someone know where
you are going and when you will be
returning.
• Do wear proper clothing and
equipment. Take extra mittens or
gloves so you always have a dry pair.
• Do not travel in unfamiliar areas, at
night or when it is snowing.
• Do know if the lake has inlets,
outlets or places that have currents
that can thin the ice.
• Do look for clear ice. Clear ice is
generally stronger than ice that has
air bubbles in it or snow on it.
• Do watch out for pressure ridges or
ice heaves. These may be dangerous
due to thin ice or open water.
• Do have your car window open.
• Do not wear your seat belt.
Sturgeon Spearing
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Lighthouse
Sheltered Harbor Lake Winnebago Depth
Light
Boat Launch
Less than 6 Feet
Aquatic Veg
Hazard
6 to 12 Feet
Artificial Reef
Obst. Bouy
12 to 18 Feet
Breakwater
County Highway
18 Feet or Deeper
State Highway
Thin Ice
US Highway
Winnebago Ice Road
Parks
13
14
9
2
13
9
Velvet
Beach
Middle
Bay Beach
Pukwana
Beach
2
Artesia
Beach
Legend
5,000
2
4
Feet
Hopokoekau
Beach
Brook
Haven
Beach
2
4
3
10
2
11
7
2
3
6
10
7
11
12
12
5
5
11
6
13
2
10
5
6
4
7
2
4
1
4
2
3
1
6
6
7
1
Kellys
Point 1
2
1
5
2
North
Fond du
Lac
3
9
Little
Point
2
10
Black
Wolf
Point
4
Point
Comfort
3
7
10
13
4
2
4
4
13
Reef
Fahrney
Point
Streich
Point
Lake Winnebago (Southern part of the Lake)
Fond du Lac
5
7
11
9
9
4
2
2
7
9
12
13
14
15
15
13
9
Kellys
Point
Reef 13
5
Point
4 Long
7
Sturgeon
Registration
Stations
9
6
13
15
13
15
Jabers 16
Reef
Sonnebergs
Reef
12
15
10
4 6
3
6
9
6
10
12
6
8
14
4
Long
Point
Reef
15
For more information on the sturgeon spearing season in
Wisconsin, contact the Sturgeon Hotline at 920-303-5444
or visit dnr.wi.gov/fish/sturgeon/lakesturgeon.html
1
4
3
13
12
13
2
12
2
9
2
Sylvan
Bay
8
6
9
8
10
15
15
16
Peebles
Reef
5
15
Abraham
Reef
11
Genes
Reef
12
Rogers
Reef
15
Minawa
Beach
Deadwood
Point
2
11
4
13
15
16
16
Polish
Reefs
16
12
Olelerich
Reef
Linden
Beach
Welling
Beach
Willow
Beach
Gladstone
Beach
13
15
5
15
10
17
16
7
9
4
15
8
16
13
5
11
14
15
7
5
9
4
9
15
0
Municipalities
The Winnebago System is said to have the largest Lake Sturgeon population in the world. Lake Sturgeon live
a long time and grow very slow. Females have the potential to live more than 100 years and males over 80
years. Since the first spearing season opened in 1932, spearers have flocked to the frozen lake in search of this
prehistoric fish.
• Sturgeon spearing season is open from the second Saturday in February until a pre-set harvest cap is met.
• Sturgeon spearing license and tag is $20 for residents and $65 for non-residents and must be purchased
before October 31st each year.
• Spearing hours are from 6:30 am - 12:30 pm.
• Any sturgeon speared must be registered by 1:30 pm the same day it was speared.
• It is unlawful to do any type of fishing other than spearing through a hole larger than 12 in diameter.
• To keep people safe from ice holes, Sturgeon spearing ice holes must be marked by two strips of wood that
extend three feet above the ice.
• Waverly Beach Resort Highways 10 and 114
• Harrison Town Hall Highway 114 and State
Park Road
• Harbor Bar - Stockbridge Harbor on Lake St.
• Quinney Quencher Quinney Rd. on the lake
• Jerry’s Tavern - 1210
Ceape St, Oshkosh
• Payne’s Point Tavern County Trunk A, 3 miles
south of Neenah
• Critters Wolf River
Sports - 131 West Main
St, Winneconne
• Indian Point Tavern Country Trunk H, 1/2
mile east of Tustin
•Boom Bay Boat Landing
- County Trunk MM on
Boom Bay, Lake Poygan
7
5
7
7
4
3
7
2
3
6
7
6
7
4
Neenah
Legend
4
4
3
2
8
7
Winneconne
Lighthouse
Sheltered Harbor Lake Winnebago Depth
Light
Boat Launch
Less than 6 Feet
Aquatic Veg
Hazard
6 to 12 Feet
Artificial Reef
Obst. Bouy
12 to 18 Feet
Breakwater
County Highway
18 Feet or Deeper
State Highway
Thin Ice
US Highway
Winnebago Ice Road
Parks
0
Municipalities
5,000
Feet
Isla
Be
Fairview
Beach
7
Asylum
Point
6
4
8
South
5
Libby 4 Asylum
Bay
Point
10
4
Lake Butte des Morts
6
10
5
Rockaway
Beach
2
8
10
Omro
Doemel
Point
3
2
Oshkosh
Brays 3
Point
4
6
4
7
8
9
11
2
Stony
5
N
A
B
2
44.0160 -88.5498
William Steiger Park, Oshkosh
44.0205 -88.5547
*Rainbow Park, Oshkosh
44.0369 -88.5663
*Lake Butte des Morts Boat Landing
44.0516 -88.6645
Main Street, Butte des Morts
44.0986 -88.6538
Miller Park, Omro
44.0417 -88.7314
Fox and Hounds Landing, Omro
44.0408 -88.7387
Stearn’s Park, Omro
44.0394 -88.7499
Eureka Boat Landing, Eureka
44.0046 -88.8453
Waukau Creek Nature Preserve, Waukau
44.0009 -88.7768
Winneconne Bridge, Winneconne
44.0672 -88.4159
Marble Park, Winneconne
44.1076 -88.7218
9
*Michigan Street Pier, Oshkosh
9
2
13
15
16
17
16
Genes
Reef
Peebles
Reef
5
3
Long
Point
7
10
3
9
44.0111 -88.5290
*Menominee Park, Oshkosh
44.0321 -88.5207
*Asylum Point Park, Oshkosh
44.0628 -88.5145
Osh-O-Nee Landing, Oshkosh
44.1052 -88.4834
Doty Park, Neenah
44.1852 -88.4496
*Kimberly Point Park, Neenah
44.1853 -88.4425
*Jefferson Park, Menasha
44.2037 -88.4290
High Cliff Marina, Sherwood
44.1658 -88.2954
Calumet County Park
44.1039 -88.3277
Stockbridge Harbor, Stockbridge
44.0699 -88.3286
Brothertown Harbor, Brothertown
43.9664 -88.3205
Black Wolf Landing, Black Wolf
43.9125 -88.4711
24th Street Boat Launch, Oshkosh
43.9917-88.5358
Kellys
Point
Reef
Abraham
Reef
15
8
6
10
6
9
12
13
Little
Point
Mill Street Pier, Oshkosh
In Calumet County (off Lake Winnebago)
Kiwanis Park Pond, New Holstein
43.9439 -88.0196
Hobart Park, Chilton
44.0240 -88.1657
*Morrissey Park, Chilton
44.0283 -88.1604
Manitowoc River, Village of Potter
44.1203 -88.0934
Becker Lake County Park
44.1315 -88.0458
Round Lake
44.1537 -88.0484
*Designated as handicapped accessible
For more information contact: Wisconsin DNR
608-267-3531 or dnr.wi.gov/invasives
44.1618 -88.8924
On Lake Winnebago
14
2
10
Black
Wolf
Point
Point
Comfort
Streich
Point
2
4
2
3
4
Stony
Beach
Roe
Point
5
2
4
7
7
4
8
10
12 13
9
12
11
9
7
8
6
12
Rogers
Reef
16
Polish
Reefs
12
16
Olelerich
Reef
4
2
4
13
4
4
Fahrney
Point
3
12
5
4
6
14
6
Wisconsin statutes prohibit launching a boat, boat trailer or boating equipment if there are any aquatic plants attached. The good
news is that you can help protect our valuable lakes, rivers and wetlands by taking a few easy steps. Each time you get ready to leave
a water body, make sure to:
• Inspect your boat, trailer and equipment and remove visible aquatic plants, animals and mud
• Drain water from your boat, motor, bilge, live wells and bait containers
• Dispose of leftover bait in the trash, not in the water
• Rinse your boat and recreational equipment with hot water OR dry for at least five days.
When inspecting your boat for plants and animals, be sure to check the spots labeled in the drawing.
Tustin Landing, Tustin
4
Long
Point
Reef
15
15
Kalbus
Reef
15
15
Paukotuk
Reef
16
14
14
6
Brays 3
10
Point
4
4
4
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention - It’s the Law!
Jabers
Reef
16
14
15
Willow
Beach
9
15
4
15
16
17
16
17
16
17
18
17
15
16
Gerhkes
6 Reef
16
15
6
3
2
11
Horseshoe
Reef
Oshkosh
Lake Winnebago
(Northern part of the Lake)
Sonnebergs
Reef
13
14
16
17
18
18
17
18
17
17
17
3
11
Doemel
Point
2
3
Rockaway
Beach
2
6
5
5
4
10
South
Libby 4 Asylum
Bay
Point
5
15
4
Feet
3
16
17
5,000
Rasmussens
Reef
17
3
15
2
7
44.0138 -88.5372
9
Velvet
Beach
Middle
Bay Beach
Pukwana
Beach
2
2
4
7
6
5
4
15
17
18
18
19
Club
Fishing
18
19
18
18
18
18
Fairview
Beach
Riverside Park, Oshkosh
18
19
19
19
20
19
Center Spread
10
3
11 2
4
3
44.0786 -88.5369
19
Ice
Mainatained
19
19
20
18
19
18
7
Blackbird
Reef
Cowling
Bay
2
3
Jenkins
4
Point
11
19
15 19
19
18
7
Winnebago Ice Road
5 11
US Highway
Asylum
Point
Thin Ice
15
18 Feet or Deeper
State Highway
10
County Highway
15
Breakwater
13
12 to 18 Feet
Center Spread
North
Asylum
Bay
Obst. Bouy
Island
Beach
Artificial Reef
Indian
point 16
2 9
8
Perkins
Garlic
Point
Island
6 to 12 Feet
0
10
18
Blackbird
Island
15
14
Payne
Point 3
4
9
Bicker
Bay
3
Less than 6 Feet
Hazard
18
Road
18
20
19
20
18
12
Little
Blackbird
Reef
8
15
Boat Launch
Aquatic Veg
Municipalities
16
13
Mansur
Reef
8
Adella
Beach 4
Neenah
Light
Parks
20
19
19
Stevens
Reef
Haystack
Reef
Mansur
Bay
1
3
4
7
3
8
14
Wheeler
Point
3 5
Rainbow
11
17
Beach
12
Point
Sunrise
Bay
15
1 Davis
13
7
10
4
Sheltered Harbor Lake Winnebago Depth
Winnebago County Park, Oshkosh
19
19
19
19
19
17
12
8
6
1 8
Lighthouse
17
18
18
18
18
17
17
16
Outer
Bar
12
5
3
4
Doty
Island
Legend
In Winnebago County (off Lake Winnebago)
16
17
17
18
18
19
18
17
16
16
Center Spread
Artesia
Beach
Brothertown
Harbor
Brothertown
Winnebago
5
15
16
16
17
17
16
16
5 Point
5
4
5
14
15
16
14
9
12
17
16
14
17
17
16
16
16
15
13
Lighthouse
Reef
2
4
Menasha
9
No boat? No problem!
18
18
19
19
17
16
15
8
2
14
14
5
6
16
6
5
Kosin
Beach
Beach
4 Twilight
7
3
8
7
17
18
17
17
18
17
18
17
7
16
16
7
Beach
4 Sunset
Village of
Stockbridge
14
17
4
Rockaway
Beach
Faro
Springs
Beach
16
16
18
15
16
15
17
16
Quinney
Harrison
2
1
15
Village
of Sherwood
2
Highland
Beach
4
7
2
16
11
3
15
Utowana
Beach
City of Menasha
2
Waverly
Beach
1
3
Brighton
Beach
Shore Fishing