US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsOshkosh · Stockbridge · Black Wolf · Harrison · Brothertown · Friendship, Wisconsin — Winnebago County.
Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 149426016).
The red circle marks Lake Winnebago.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (abundant), Walleye (abundant), Sturgeon (abundant), Catfish (abundant), Largemouth Bass (common), Smallmouth Bass (common), Musky (present), Northern Pike (present).
Average depth not published.
DNR lake class: Complex - Warm - Dark
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Lake Winnebago (WBIC 131100); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 149426016), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
OpenStreetMap shows about 8.8 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Lake Winnebago shoreline, mostly along the north and west shores. About 0.2 mi of it is on islands, which you can reach only by boat.
No trailhead is mapped for these trails. The closest public access site is Boat ramp, right on a shoreline trail (Wisconsin DNR boat access data).
The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.
Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.
We found 30 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Winnebago, 22 of them within 5 miles. 5 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
RVs welcome
RVs welcome · Tent sites
RVs welcome · Tent sites
RVs welcome · Tent sites
Dogs allowed
RVs welcome · Tent sites
All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.0033, -88.4304). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Winnebago. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
28 public access sites listed, 26 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Avenue Boat Launch | Oshkosh | Parks & Forestry Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.9918, -88.5357 |
| Asylum Point Park & Boat Landing | Oshkosh | Parks Department | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.0654, -88.5169 |
| Boat ramp | Harrison | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.2043, -88.3635 |
| Boat ramp | Fond du Lac | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.7990, -88.4259 |
| Boat ramp | Black Wolf | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.8934, -88.4676 |
| Boat ramp | Fond du Lac | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.7975, -88.4353 |
| Boat ramp | Oshkosh | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.0176, -88.5160 |
| Boat ramp | Neenah | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.1790, -88.4461 |
| Boat ramp | Oshkosh | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.9981, -88.5367 |
| Brothertown Harbor | Oshkosh | STATE(DNR) | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.9663, -88.3201 |
| Calumet County Park Access | Oshkosh | Calumet County Parks Dept. | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.1042, -88.3273 |
| Columbia Park Boat Launch | Oshkosh | Parks & Trails Dept. | Boat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.9164, -88.3289 |
| Ecker Lakeland Road Access | Oshkosh | Town of Brothertown | Boat ramp · Gravel ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.0005, -88.3243 |
| Fisherman's Park Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Town of Taycheedah | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.8734, -88.3621 |
| Fugleburg Park Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks & Forestry Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.9967, -88.5363 |
| Grundman Park Boat Landing | Oshkosh | Parks Department | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.1053, -88.4833 |
| High Cliff State Park Marina | Oshkosh | High Cliff State Park | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.1667, -88.2953 |
| Hwy 45 Wayside Park Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks & Trails Dept. | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.8440, -88.4618 |
| Lakeside Park - West Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.8005, -88.4513 |
| Lakeside Park Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.7944, -88.4458 |
| Lighthouse Harbor Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 43.7959, -88.4355 |
| Menominee Park Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks & Forestry Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.0276, -88.5201 |
| Mill Street Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks & Forestry Division | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 44.0113, -88.5291 |
| Nagy Park/Black Wolf Boat Landing | Oshkosh | Parks Department | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 43.9125, -88.4711 |
| Recreation Park Boat Ramp | Oshkosh | Parks & Recreation Department | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.1757, -88.4457 |
| Stockbridge Harbor | Oshkosh | Calumet County Parks Dept. | Boat ramp · Concrete ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.0704, -88.3286 |
| Doemel Point Access | Oshkosh | Parks Department | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Boating | 44.0396, -88.5101 |
| Lake Winnebago Access | Oshkosh | Parks & Forestry Division | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Boating | 44.0115, -88.5175 |
Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Lake Winnebago not marked private, residents-only or members-only.
| Beach | Type | Access | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.
Reported on or near Lake Winnebago
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.
Lake Winnebago covers about 131,995 acres in Oshkosh, Stockbridge, Black Wolf and Harrison, Wisconsin (Winnebago County).
The maximum recorded depth is 21 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.
Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Panfish, Catfish and Sturgeon.
Yes. 26 public trailer launches are listed: Ecker Lakeland Road Access, Grundman Park Boat Landing and High Cliff State Park Marina. Check posted fees and parking rules.
OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.
Yes. We list 30 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 22 of them within 5 miles.
Lake Winnebago touches Oshkosh, Stockbridge, Black Wolf, Harrison, Brothertown and Friendship in Winnebago County, Calumet County and Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
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