Wisconsin Kayak Fishing

Two FriendsFishing

Two guys, two kayaks, one obsession. We chase bass, northern pike, and the elusive musky across Wisconsin's best waters — and we bring you along for every cast.

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From the Water

🎣 Catch ReportApr 18

Scott put a 26" walleye in the net on Lake Winnebago. Water temp coming up — the bite is turning on.

▶ New EpisodeApr 16

Fox River walleye in the rain — new video dropping this week. Subscribe so you don't miss it.

📣 NewsApr 12

Two Friends Outdoors LLC is officially formed. Guide service coming soon — stay tuned.

📸 GearApr 10

Adam's new GoPro mount is dialed in. Expect better in-water footage this month.

🎣 Bite Report

BassSmallmouth turning on at Winnebago — rocky points and riprap with drop shots.

MuskyChippewa Flowage producing — large glide baits over 15–20ft transitions at dusk.

PikeBackwater sloughs fishing hot — spoons and spinnerbaits through the pads.

BassLargemouth on Fox Chain — topwater early, then flip jigs to laydowns mid-day.

WalleyeGreen Bay shoreline active — crawler harnesses and stick baits near weed edges.

PanfishCrappie moving shallow at Butte des Morts — small tubes and jigs under docks.

BassSmallmouth turning on at Winnebago — rocky points and riprap with drop shots.

MuskyChippewa Flowage producing — large glide baits over 15–20ft transitions at dusk.

PikeBackwater sloughs fishing hot — spoons and spinnerbaits through the pads.

BassLargemouth on Fox Chain — topwater early, then flip jigs to laydowns mid-day.

WalleyeGreen Bay shoreline active — crawler harnesses and stick baits near weed edges.

PanfishCrappie moving shallow at Butte des Morts — small tubes and jigs under docks.

Who We Are

Two Friends. One Passion.

We started Two Friends Fishing the same way most fishing stories start — with a bet, an early morning, and way too much coffee. What began as weekend paddles on the Fox River turned into a full-blown content brand built around the thing we love most: getting out on the water.

Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, we fish the Fox Chain, Lake Winnebago, Green Bay, and everywhere in between. Our focus is bass, northern pike, and the musky hunt — with walleye, panfish, and whatever else eats our lures along the way.

Two Friends Fishing is part of Two Friends Outdoors LLC — our content and guide service brand covering everything from kayak fishing to Wisconsin's best wild places.

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Scott Engstrom

Co-Founder · Appleton, WI

Kayak angler and outdoor content creator. Paddles a NuCanoe Unlimited. Chases bass and musky with equal stubbornness.

Adam Koepke

Co-Founder · Commercial Photographer

Commercial photographer and director at Jackson & Co. Paddles a Bonafide SS127. The reason our content actually looks good.

Two Friends Fishing — Scott and Adam illustrated on the water with bass catches

Two Friends Fishing © Two Friends Outdoors LLC

What We Run

The Rigs

Two different boats, two different styles, one shared obsession with finding fish.

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NuCanoe Unlimited

Scott's Rig

Versatile pedal-and-paddle platform built for serious kayak fishing. Stable enough to stand-up cast, customizable enough to rig exactly how you want it.

Scott's Platform

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Bonafide SS127

Adam's Rig

Sit-on-top fishing kayak known for its stability and speed. Exceptional primary stability makes it a photographer's dream — Adam can shoot while fishing without thinking about tipping.

Adam's Platform

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Target Species

What We Chase

Bass, northern pike, and musky — that's the focus. We chase walleye, panfish, and anything else Wisconsin gives us, but the hunt is for toothy fish and hard-fighting bass.

Year-Round

Current Conditions

Fishing Weather Report

Fox Valley / Lake Winnebago zone conditions. Updated from NOAA/NWS data.

⚠ Editorial use only — not a substitute for official forecasts. Always check NWS before heading out.

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Bite Forecast

📊 Conditions Favor Active Feeding

Falling barometric pressure combined with overcast skies typically activates walleye and bass feeding windows. Target transition areas — weed edges, rock-to-mud transitions, and current seams. Early morning and late evening windows look strong.

🟡 Walleye Active 🟢 Bass Active 🔵 Panfish Moderate

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Catch of the Week

Walleye — 24"

Caught by Scott

📍 Lake Winnebago, WI · Apr 12

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Smallmouth — 18"

@kayak_kevin

📍 Lake Winnebago · Apr 10

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Crappie Limit

@foxvalley_fins

📍 Butte des Morts · Apr 6

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Musky — 44"

@northwoods_ned

📍 Chippewa Flowage · Apr 5

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Catch something worth bragging about? Drop it on the wall. Best catch each week gets featured and shouted out on the show.