The Wolf River that flows south from Northern Wisconsin enters the lake system, and with the lakes and the fox river, make up the Winnebago water system. There are several other lakes that are connected to Lake Winnebago, such as Lake Poygan, Lake Butte Des Morts, and Lake Winneconne. The Fox River flows out of Lake Winnebago, and is one of the few rivers in the world that flows north, where it empties into Green Bay. Lake Winnebago is also very shallow compared to it’s size, with the lake being less than 20 feet in depth, with the maximum depth being only 21 feet.ĭue to being a shallow lake, the topography is very gradual, with most of the lake being made up of expansive flats. The water clarity of the lake is pretty low, but can clear up from time to time. Lake Winnebago is the largest inland body of water in the state, and it is massive., with the area of the lake covering over 131,000 acres in total. The majority of fishing on Green Bay is done by jigging for the popular species, although tip ups are always an option for walleye and northern pike. Green Bay whitefish are a very popular sport fish and attract fishermen from all over to come here to catch them. There are quite a few ice fishing guide services in the area, with most of them specializing in walleye and whitefish. If you are interested in ice fishing in Green Bay there are tons of lodging options, many of which are hotels in the city of Green Bay itself.ĭoor County is a very popular tourism destination in the state, and there are plenty of lodging options including Airbnb rentals. The Door County side of Green Bay also features some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the country, but like with other species it’s very difficult to target them in the winter, and instead, most anglers pursue the fish in the spring, summer, and fall months. Other panfish species can be caught, and largemouth bass can be caught on the bay as well, but due to the size of the bay, it is very hard to specifically target them. The perch populations are slowly recovering after being overfished by commercial fishermen for decades, especially in the middle part of the 1900s, and very large perch are starting to be caught on the eastern and southern parts of the bay. There is also some big northern pike in these waters that can be caught. The eastern and southern areas, including the mouth of the Fox River, are very popular ice fishing destinations for species like walleye, perch, and whitefish. Green Bay is considered a trophy fishery for both walleye and musky, but the musky season is closed in the winter months. There are also several islands around the Door County peninsula. The water clarity on the door county side is also very clear during a typical season. The Door County side of Green bay is much deeper than the eastern side, and the shorelines consist of limestone cliffs and outcrops, and it isn’t unusual to see depths of nearly 100 feet fairly close to shore. The eastern and southern portions of the bay typically have lower water clarity, with vast flats that extend from the shoreline and eventually taper into deeper water. Green Bay has a surface area that is 1,626 square miles, and the bay can vary from stained water and crystal clear water and has various depths and structure. Green Bay is a massive body of water and is sandwiched in between the Door County peninsula and the main portion of the state. Final Thoughts on the Best Ice Fishing in Wisconsin.
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