Fishing Report
Waupun Lake Fishing Report
Waupun, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.637775, -88.731108
Est. water temp
64.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Waupun (Fond du Lac County, WI).
Today’s bite
Northern Pike fishing report
Best window today: 6 PM (Excellent · 96/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
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Species detail
How to catch them at Waupun Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Waupun Lake · 43.6378, -88.7311
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FAQ
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What fish are in Waupun Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Northern Pike in Waupun Lake.
When's the best time to fish Waupun Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Waupun Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Waupun Lake?
Waupun Lake is near Waupun, WI, at 43.6378, -88.7311.
Plan your trip to Waupun Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Waupun Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.