lake · Wisconsin
Madison's deep flagship lake — ice shanties by the hundred and muskie under the Capitol dome.
Directions open the approximate area of this water. Check access and parking before you go.
surface elevation
Holding this week.
849.95 ft measured at Madison, 2.6 miles from the center of this water, read at 5:00 PM on Sep 6. Last read 3h ago.
No verified catches yet. The record book is wide open.
Quiet water
No catches logged here lately. First one on the board sets the pace.
Readings come from USGS monitoring location 05428000, LAKE MENDOTA AT MADISON, WI, 2.6 miles from the center of Lake Mendota. It reports gage height and reservoir elevation. Values refresh every 30 minutes and are provisional until the agency reviews them. Readings describe the reservoir at the gauge; a shallow arm miles upstream will not match them.
Fish Club protects exact catch locations by default. Records show the waterbody — never an angler's GPS pin.
Anglers must hold a valid fishing license for the state they're fishing. Always follow your local fishing rules and regulations. Handle fish with speed and care: wet hands, minimal air time, quick release.
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