Dane County · lake
Cherokee Lake
Cherokee Lake is a lake in Dane County, Wisconsin. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
77°
64°
14 mph
73%
Sat
Rain
74°
64°
15 mph
73%
Sun
Overcast
76°
60°
13 mph
16%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Token Creek1.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Sixmile Creek2.7 mi
- Windsor Lake3.7 mi
- Dorn Creek3.1 mi
- Lake Mendota4.2 mi
- Starkweather Creek5.1 mi
- Lake Monona6.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Token Creek Pond (historical)5.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cherokee Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cherokee Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cherokee Lake?+
Cherokee Lake is a lake in Dane County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.