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Lake Mendota

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Wisconsin, United States

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Lake Mendota fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

29 in · 6 lb

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Walleye

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Walleye

17 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

25 in · 4 lb

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Walleye

18 in · 2 lb 7 oz

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General info

Lake Mendota is a lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

43°06′52.3″N 89°24′57.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Mendota?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Mendota, 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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FAQ about Lake Mendota fishing

Lake Mendota is a lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°06′52.3″N 89°24′57.6″W
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