Northwoods Field-Guide • Seasonal Fish Runs & Tournaments
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USGS 04080000 Fremont: 4.82 ft · 1,840 cfs · 54.1°F | New London 04079000: 6.14 ft · Sensor N/A
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Frankie's Fishing • Wolf River & Winnebago Pool Calendar

Wolf River Seasonal Runs & Fremont Waterfront Events

Track the ice-out Walleye spawning migration, Shiocton Lake Sturgeon watch, the famous May “White Bass Capital of the World” run at the Fremont bridge, and summer Webfooters water ski shows.

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WI DNR Regulation Season

Winnebago System Year-Round Walleye & White Bass Season Brief

Zone: Fremont Hwy 110 Bridge & Main Channel Hole • Organizer: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Winnebago Pool & Wolf River system operates under specialized WI DNR continuous open season rules for walleye, sauger, and white bass; always verify current bag limits and springtime tributary refuges before fishing.

Seasonal Fish Run

Wolf River Spring Walleye Run (Ice-Out to Late April)

Zone: Fremont Hwy 110 Bridge & Main Channel Hole • Organizer: WI DNR Winnebago System Fishery

Winnebago system walleyes migrate up the Wolf River through Fremont, Gill's Landing, New London, and Shiocton to spawn on flooded marsh grass.

Seasonal Fish Run

Wolf River Lake Sturgeon Spawning Watch

Zone: Shiocton Bamboo Bend & Sturgeon Spawning Riffles • Organizer: WI DNR & Sturgeon for Tomorrow

Prehistoric Lake Winnebago lake sturgeon gather along rocky Wolf River shorelines at Shiocton and New London as water temperatures reach 53–59°F.

Seasonal Fish Run

Fremont 'White Bass Capital of the World' Peak Run

Zone: Fremont Hwy 110 Bridge & Main Channel Hole • Organizer: Village of Fremont & Chamber of Commerce

Hundreds of thousands of schooling silver white bass charge the Fremont river channel and bridge pilings — classic three-way river rig and twin-fly action.

Water Ski Show

Fremont Webfooters Water Ski Shows on the Wolf River

Zone: Fremont Hwy 110 Bridge & Main Channel Hole • Organizer: Fremont Webfooters Water Ski Team

Family waterfront water-ski performances along the Wolf River in downtown Fremont on Sunday and Wednesday evenings; observe local no-wake zones during show hours.

Community Festival

Fremont River Days & Waterfront Community Festival

Zone: Fremont Hwy 110 Bridge & Main Channel Hole • Organizer: Fremont Chamber of Commerce

Annual downtown Fremont waterfront festival celebrating Wolf River heritage with live music, shore lunch stands, and boat parade along Main Street.

Tournament

Wolf River & Lake Poygan Autumn Walleye Open

Zone: Boom Bay & Lake Poygan North Shore • Organizer: Winnebago Pool Anglers Association

Catch-record-release team walleye tournament fishing the Fremont channel, Partridge Lake, and Boom Bay reefs during the fall river migration.