Dane County · lake · 3,360 acres
Lake Monona
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Lake Monona is a lake in Dane County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; 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
87°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
77°
65°
12 mph
68%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
19 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 485 | 11" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,177 | 12" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Starkweather Creek1.9 mi
- Nine Springs Creek2.4 mi
- Upper Mud Lake3.0 mi
- Lake Wingra3.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Waubesa4.2 mi
- Lake Mendota4.0 mi
- Murphys Creek5.3 mi
- Lake Waubesa4.9 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 Monona fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Monona?+
Lake Monona is stocked with Muskellunge in Dane County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Monona?+
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 Monona?+
Lake Monona is a lake in Dane County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.