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University Bay

Wisconsin, United States

4.0Β·112 catches

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University Bay fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Northern pike

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26 days ago

Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Northern pike

20 in Β· 2 lb 4 oz

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General info

University Bay is a lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Walleye.

Location

43Β°04β€²55.8β€³N 89Β°25β€²27.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at University Bay, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about University Bay fishing

University Bay is a lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°04β€²55.8β€³N 89Β°25β€²27.9β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on University Bay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in University Bay are:
  • Largemouth bass - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
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