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Lake Mendota
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Fishing regulations at Lake Mendota, IL
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 Illinois 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 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Lake Mendota fishing
- Largemouth bass - 72 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- @tara-young reported a nice Golden shiner.
- @Luis1776 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @tara-young reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Jakefisher112 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @Jakefisher112 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
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