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Lake Wingra

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Wisconsin, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Wingra is a lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Muskellunge.

Location

43°03′13.2″N 89°25′11.3″W
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Official website

apps.dnr.wi.gov

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Fishing regulations at Lake Wingra, 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.

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Reviews of Lake Wingra

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FAQ about Lake Wingra fishing

Lake Wingra is a lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°03′13.2″N 89°25′11.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Wingra 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 Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lake Wingra are:
  • Largemouth bass - 182 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Muskellunge - 49 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Lake Wingra fishing reports are:

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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