Fishing near Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh is a Winnebago County town in Wisconsin. The closest water is often not the quietest one. Start close and work out: Lake Butte des Morts at about 5.7 miles to the north-west, Lake Winnebago at about 6.1 miles and Little Lake Butte Des Morts at about 14 miles to the north. On Lake Butte des Morts the margins hold more than the middle, so start tight and stay tight. The cold season shuts the open water down. Colder years push everything back by a fortnight. This is a lake district in the plain sense. The lee shore collects food when it blows. Lake Butte des Morts sits nearest and covers some 14.6 sq miles. The thaw usually comes near early April. Across Winnebago County, recorded fish include common carp, flathead catfish, river darter and freshwater drum. Natural basins dominate the list within reach. Take the Wisconsin rules with you, since they apply throughout....