Dane County Wisconsin Fishing
9 documented fish species across 6 Dane County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Catfish & Bullhead
Other Species
Dane County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waubesa | B | 3.2 ft | 38 ft | 7 |
| Lake Wingra | B | 4 ft | 14 ft | 5 |
| Rice Lake | D | 1.5 ft | 8 ft | 1 |
| Lake Kegonsa | D | 3.7 ft | 32 ft | 7 |
| Lake Mendota | D | 5 ft | 83 ft | 8 |
| Salmo Pond | NR | 9.2 ft | 15 ft | 3 |
Dane County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2024Marshall Millpond shocking survey, 2024Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Lake Belle View shocking survey, 2023Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2021Fish Lake comprehensive survey, 2021Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2021 (PDF)
- 2016Lake Kegonsa comprehensive survey, 2016Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2016 (PDF)
- 2015Common Carp and the Cherokee Marsh: Population and biomass estimate for Evaluation of management strategies 2015Fisheries Survey · WI DNR · 2015 (PDF)
- 2015Crystal Lake comprehensive survey, 2015Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2015 (PDF)
- 2015Fish and Mud lakes comprehensive survey, 2015Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2015 (PDF)
- —Lake Mendota gill netting survey, 2020-2024Netting Survey · WI DNR (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Dane County lakes?
Dane County, Wisconsin has 9 documented fish species across 6 lakes, including Panfish, Musky, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Dane County?
Lake Waubesa holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Dane County lakes with a documented fishery.