Fishing Lake Poygan

AKA: Poygan Lake

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Lake Poygan, WI

Popular Fish Species Lake Poygan, WI

Lake Poygan Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are one of the more popular species at Lake Poygan, with fish over 3 pounds very common. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good when they move to shallow water. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around any sort of rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, when the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallmouth bass. Other times, focus your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.

Walleye Fishing

Lake Poygan is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for muskellunge in Lake Poygan could provide a trophy fish on any given cast. Giant musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. Muskie fishing can bring some exciting moments to your fishing day, as big muskies are spectacular, and strong fighters. Use a strong rod in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Because of their sharp teeth, steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. The best time of year to chase these big fish is Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for musky can be very exhilarating. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find muskie during summer.

Lake Poygan Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, white bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Poygan in Wisconsin.

Trolling or jigging for walleye and white bass consumes a great deal of attention at Lake Poygan, a 14,000-acre lake in the southeast part of the state, at Winneconne. For anglers chasing bass, crappie sunfish, perch and northern pike, there are 88 miles of shoreline to explore. It is part of the expansive Winnebago system, which includes Lake Winnebago, Lake Butte des Morts, and Lake Winneconne.

Lake Poygan in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, offers fishing for walleye, largemouth bass, flathead catfish, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill. The boundary of this lake and Lake Winneconne blend together to make one big waterway when water levels are high.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Poygan

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Poygan Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Indian Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Conlon Court, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Lake Poygan Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Poygan Shores Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Poygan Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Richter Lane, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Poygan West Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off Badger Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Wienners Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Park Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, street parking.

Marinas

Hidden Harbor Marina
7312 County Rd B
Winneconne, WI 54986
920 229-3250