Today's Best Fishing Times for
Appleton, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Appleton, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Appleton, Wisconsin centers around the Fox River, Lake Winnebago, and a chain of productive lakes that offer year-round angling opportunities for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, panfish, and more. From spring walleye runs below the dams to hard-water action on nearby lakes, Appleton anglers enjoy diverse fisheries, easy access, and consistent action for both boat and shore fishermen. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:3 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    53%
  • First Quarter Moon - 53% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    396,774 km
    Proximity:
    20.9 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Appleton
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:21 am - 07:21 am
  • minor Time:
    01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
  • major Time:
    05:55 pm - 07:55 pm
  • minor Time:
    10:51 pm - 12:51 am
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 53% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Tue, 21 Jul 05:48 • 44.262, -88.415
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Appleton

Fishing in Appleton, Wisconsin revolves around the Fox River corridor, Lake Winnebago to the south, and a network of smaller lakes and flowages within a short drive. This mix of river and lake habitat delivers strong multi-species action for walleye, bass, pike, panfish, and seasonal white bass and catfish, with reliable bites in every season.

Seasonal patterns in the Appleton area start with the early spring walleye migration in the Fox River. As soon as ice comes off and water temps creep into the mid-30s to low 40s, fish push upstream toward dams and current seams. Vertical jigging with 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with fatheads or plastics produces well, as does dragging jigs upstream at a slow crawl. As water warms, slip jigs and live-bait rigs shine on deeper channel edges and flats.

By late spring and early summer, focus shifts to smallmouth and largemouth bass along rocky shorelines, riprap, bridge pilings, and submerged wood on the Fox River and nearby lakes. Smallmouth respond to tubes, Ned rigs, and jerkbaits fished around current breaks and rocky points. Largemouth favor weedy bays, docks, and emergent vegetation; Texas-rigged plastics, swim jigs, and topwater frogs produce consistent strikes.

Summer in the Appleton area brings stable patterns. On Lake Winnebago, walleyes spread across main-lake structures and expansive mud flats. Effective tactics include trolling crawler harnesses behind inline weights, pulling crankbaits on planer boards, or using slip bobbers over subtle humps and rock piles. Panfish—bluegill, crappie, and perch—concentrate on inside weedlines, brush, and deeper cribs; small jigs tipped with plastics or live bait under a float work well, especially during low-light periods.

As fall cools the system, predator fish feed heavily. This is prime time for bigger Fox River and Winnebago walleyes along drop-offs, channel turns, and wind-blown shorelines. Jigging raps, blade baits, and larger crankbaits excel. Northern pike patrol the remaining green weeds and river backwaters; spoons, spinnerbaits, and larger swimbaits draw aggressive hits. Smallmouth stack on rock transitions and deeper points—work them with football jigs and compact crankbaits.

Winter ice fishing near Appleton centers on Lake Winnebago and surrounding lakes. Anglers target perch, bluegill, crappie, and walleye on main-lake humps, reefs, and weed edges. Use small spoons or tungsten jigs with plastics or waxies, and keep hole-hopping until you mark active schools. Early and late ice are typically best for numbers and size, especially during low-light feeding windows.

  • Key habitats: current seams, dam tailraces, channel edges, rock piles, bridge abutments, weedlines, and shallow bays with cabbage or coontail.
  • Go-to techniques: jig-and-minnow for spring walleyes, crankbait and harness trolling on Winnebago, finesse plastics for bass, and small jigs or spoons for panfish.
  • Gear tips: bring a sensitive medium-light spinning rod for river jigging, a medium or medium-heavy setup for bass and northern pike, and a dedicated trolling outfit for covering water on Lake Winnebago.

By matching seasonal movements, concentrating on current, structure, and healthy weeds, and rotating between jigs, live bait, and reaction lures, anglers around Appleton can stay on fish from the first open water of spring through the last safe ice of winter.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Appleton area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.

Mansur Bay - 13.24353644025km , Cowling Bay - 17.37335573031km , North Asylum Bay - 21.36569353736km , South Asylum Bay - 24.44183272279km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Appleton. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Middle Appleton WP-309 Dam - 0.9129561303km , Upper Appleton Dam - 0.99921114331km , Lower Appleton Dam - 2.02938735435km , Stroebe Island - 4.34616846653km , Little Lake Butte Des Morts - 6.60769716715km , Kimberly Laws1848 Dam - 6.91951252513km , Cedars Lock - 6.97056238871km , Menasha Genlaws Dam - 7.32552296504km , Menasha Lock - 7.50428382267km , Little Chute 1856c112 Dam - 7.87491206723km , James Island - 7.90309191297km , Doty Island - 8.01741533493km , Neenah Dam - 8.99520656823km , Combined Locks Dam - 9.18638551541km , Neenah Slough - 9.26855289055km , Garners Creek - 9.47432724591km , Little Chute Islands - 9.55404895864km , Kaukauna 1856c112 Dam - 11.67320722395km , Kankapot Creek - 12.21091288148km , Lower Kaukauna 2-Wp-381 Dam - 12.95240319329km , Mansur Bay - 13.24353644025km , Lock 5 - 13.76661785121km , Blackbird Island - 17.01453066311km , Cowling Bay - 17.37335573031km , Rapids Croche Dam - 18.35208532924km , Rapide Croche Dam - 18.36293638709km , Horton Ville Dam - 19.56422792243km , Island Park - 19.97826564773km , Plum Creek - 21.23069184626km , North Asylum Bay - 21.36569353736km , Black Otter Creek - 21.80171889994km , Stockbridge Harbor - 22.44159407074km , Apple Creek - 23.94338848546km , Mud Creek Harbor - 24.33044097514km , South Asylum Bay - 24.44183272279km , North Branch Ashwaubenon Creek - 24.45469525559km , Shioc River - 24.57580375446km , Roberts Creek - 25.14041954224km , Shaky Lake - 25.43574439078km , South Branch Ashwaubenon Creek - 25.52551669123km

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