Rod & Reel Combos
Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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A spring spawning run river where walleye and white bass push up from Lake Winnebago.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Wolf River for white bass and walleye. The best months overall are Mar to Nov. In October, walleye is in season, and Suspending Jerkbait, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Jig and Minnow are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 60 miles; the closest is Johnny's Little Shop Of Bait in New London, 4 mi away. Check the live USGS flow and water temperature before you head out. Lake Winnebago is 35 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Mar to Nov
In October
Walleye
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Wolf River Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
3 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Suspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · Walleye · After dark.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Walleye
Shop This LureJig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz
LureJig · Walleye
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
White Bass
Fly 9 ft 6 wt rod, floating or intermediate line, Clousers and small baitfish flies.
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 6 to 8 lb line.
Walleye
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Wolf River
Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap
A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon
Low-visibility fluorocarbon for leaders and clear water.
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Within 60 Miles
Shops Near Wolf River
Bait & Tackle
Johnny's Little Shop Of Bait
New London, Wisconsin· 4 mi
Bait and tackle shop in New London, WI.
Bait & Tackle
Angry Minnow Bait & Tackle
Fremont, Wisconsin· 14 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Fremont, WI.
Bait & Tackle
Kuhn's Bait & Tackle Palace
Shawano, Wisconsin· 25 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Shawano, WI.
Make It a Trip
Nearby Water
Lakes & Reservoirs · Wisconsin · 35 mi
Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin's largest inland lake with walleye, white bass, and a sturgeon spearing tradition.
Walleye · Yellow Perch · White Bass
Lakes & Reservoirs · Wisconsin · 41 mi
Green Bay
A Lake Michigan bay with trophy walleye, musky, and smallmouth around Sturgeon Bay.
Smallmouth Bass · Walleye · Muskellunge