TRAVEL GUIDE

Wisconsin Travel and Lake Winnebago

Big and beautiful: that's the motto for Wisconsin's favorite inland lakeshore. Located smack dab in the middle of five major communities, Lake Winnebago is everyone's favorite vacation destination. There's room enough for everything on this 137,700-acre waterway, so grab some Wisconsin travel friends and get ready for an afternoon of wet and wacky fun. And, if you can manage to pull yourself away from the water, you'll find tons of exciting local attractions in Winnebago County, not to mention Fond du Lac and Calumet. Great memories begin with Winnebago Lake, so why wait? Start planning your Winnebago experience today.

A lake as old as time itself

The lovely Lake Winnebago waterway is a remnant of Glacial Lake Oshkosh which flourished about 12,000 years ago. Ice at this time, blocked the waters of Oshkosh from draining into neighboring Lake Michigan and Green Bay, creating the 21 foot deep water basin. Today, Lake Winnebago has two main tributaries, the Wolf River and the Fox River. This complex system of inflows and outflows help support Lake Winnebago's wonderful fishing industry, as well as provide neighboring city's with fresh drinking water. Damns have helped raise the level of Lake Winnebago over the years as well, providing Wisconsin travel planners and tourists with a wonderful center for recreation.

Enjoy the outdoors during your Wisconsin travel vacation

Customers of Mayfair Wisconsin car rentals are encouraged to get out and enjoy the cool lake air in any one of the parks that surrounding Lake Winnebago. Whether you're looking to go camping or simply enjoy a picnic, there's a state, county or city park that's perfect for your vacation needs. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists will find beautiful views at High Cliff State Park, as well as hiking trails, camping and a marina. More campsites are also available at Calumet County Park and Columbia County Park.

There's something fishy about Lake Winnebago

Lake Winnebago is one of Wisconsin's most fruitful waterways, providing fishermen with plenty of trophy winning catches. Consider by many to be one of the nation's top walleye fisheries, Lake Winnebago proudly attracts thousands of eager anglers each year. Species currently present in Lake Winnebago include bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, perch, burbot, white bass, freshwater drum and smallmouth bass. Lake Winnebago also has the largest population of sturgeon in the United States. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists are invited to take part in the annual sturgeon spearfishing season, which begins each year in February.

For fun - just add water

Every season is tourist season at Lake Winnebago, so don't miss your chance to check it out during an upcoming Wisconsin travel vacation. You'll find plenty of exciting things to do on the lake, not to mention in the towns surrounding it. From pleasure boating and swimming to antique hunting and sightseeing, the fun never ends at Lake Winnebago. Customers of Mayfair Wisconsin Car Rentals are encouraged to stay the day at Lake Winnebago, taking advantage of the accommodations at local resorts and hotels. If the big city has you feeling small, there's no better place to vacation to than Winnebago Lake.

If you would like to learn more about Lake Winnebago, please feel free to contact either the Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Calumet County Travel. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists can contact the Fond du Lac Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-937-9123. Calumet County Travel can be reached at 1-920-849-1493 ext. 200. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists can access Lake Winnebago by following highway 45 on the west side of the lake, or Highway 55 and 151 on the east side.