Dane County · lake · 9,788 acres
Lake Mendota
Lake Mendota 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
Overcast
86°
60°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
65°
15 mph
67%
Sat
Rain
75°
63°
17 mph
74%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Sixmile Creek2.5 mi
- Dorn Creek2.7 mi
- Lake Wingra3.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Pheasant Branch3.2 mi
- Cherokee Lake4.2 mi
- Lake Monona4.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Tiedemans Pond4.4 mi
- Starkweather Creek4.4 mi
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.
Lake Mendota fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Mendota?+
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 Lake Mendota?+
Lake Mendota is a lake in Dane County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.