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 | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waubesa | 3.2 ft | 38 ft | 7 |
| Lake Wingra | 4 ft | 14 ft | 5 |
| Rice Lake | 1.5 ft | 8 ft | 1 |
| Lake Kegonsa | 3.7 ft | 32 ft | 7 |
| Lake Mendota | 5 ft | 83 ft | 8 |
| Salmo Pond | 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.
Which Dane County fishing lake has the cleanest water?
Lake Waubesa ranks highest on nutrient and algae readings among Dane County lakes with a documented fishery.