What Fish Are in Lake Mendota?
Lake Mendota in Dane County, Wisconsin has 8 documented fish species: Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon, Catfish. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of B (Good).
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Lake Mendota
Lake Mendota supports 4 of the region's most-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye. With a water quality grade of B and a maximum depth of 83 feet across 9,781 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | B (Good) |
| Water Clarity | 18 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 83 ft |
| Surface Area | 9,781 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 8 |