Fishing in Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

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This review is about Tenney Park and the surrounding area including the locks and breakwall. This is both my first year living in Madison and first year that I’ve gotten into fishing. Tenney Park has become one of my favorite spots for several reasons. As far as fishing goes, it has several different types of water that can cover basically any type of fishing you want to do. First there’s the shore of Lake Mendota with a breakwall that offers plenty of good spots to cast into the lake. Then there’s the mouth and stretch of the Yahara River that runs between lakes Mendota and Monona. And finally the huge pond throughout the park that offers plenty of great spots for all types of fishing as the water from the lake and river are directly connected allowing water and fish to move back and forth. The park in general is very well-maintained and clean. Excellent, family-friendly spot for fishing and plenty of other outdoor activities.

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I have lived here my whole life and caught some pretty darn big fish. Big walleyes, big largemouth, big smallmouth, big panfish, you name it! Last year, we caught a 20 inch smallmouth, lots of largemouth over 16 inches, and even a 29 inch walleye during the fall. The lack of a boat for some can be troublesome, but even shore fishing I’ve seen people catch channel catfish over 15 lbs so not much to complain about except for many recreational boats pulling skiers, tubers, and some jetskies.