🐟 What fish can you catch in Madison?

Most commonly caught species around Madison , WI : Largemouth bass - 8,879 reported catches Northern pike - 2,666 reported catches Bluegill - 1,914 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,890 reported catches Walleye - 1,104 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Madison fishing reports?

The latest Madison , WI fishing reports are: @finnthemonkey reported a nice Northern clearwater crayfish at Yahara River . @lakowske reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Marion Pond . @finnthemonkey reported a nice Bluegill at Yahara River . @finnthemonkey reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Windsor . @dayne-lyngen reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Mendota . .

Fishing in Madison, WI

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Madison, Wisconsin?

Anglers in Madison , WI recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Mendota , Lake Monona , Lake Waubesa , Yahara River , Lake Kegonsa .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Madison?

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Wisconsin, United States

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Top fish species in Madison

Latest Madison fishing reports

Northern clearwater crayfish

Yahara River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Marion Pond

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Bluegill

Yahara River

7 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Lake Windsor

6 in · 2 oz

Northern pike

Lake Mendota

25 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Marion Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Marion Pond

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Largemouth bass

Lake Marion Pond

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Northern pike

Lake Monona

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Largemouth bass

Lakeview Community Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in Madison

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FAQ about Madison fishing

Anglers in Madison, WI recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Waubesa, Yahara River, and Lake Kegonsa.

Most commonly caught species around Madison, WI:

Largemouth bass - 8,879 reported catches
Northern pike - 2,666 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,914 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,890 reported catches
Walleye - 1,104 reported catches

The latest Madison, WI fishing reports are:

@finnthemonkey reported a nice Northern clearwater crayfish at Yahara River.
@lakowske reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Marion Pond.
@finnthemonkey reported a nice Bluegill at Yahara River.
@finnthemonkey reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Windsor.
@dayne-lyngen reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Mendota.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Madison, WI. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: