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Fishing Spots Near Madison, Wisconsin

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Top Fishing Spots Near Madison, Wisconsin

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Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota

Big water with deep structure. Famous for perch, crappie and white bass. Heavily stocked with walleye and northern.
Size
9,822 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillBrown troutChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRainbow troutRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lake Monona

Lake Monona

Year-round panfishing. Quality largemouth bass and northern pike. Muskie population improving.
Size
3,360 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassSturgeonTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lake Waubesa

Lake Waubesa

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
2,082 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassStriped BassTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lake Kegonsa

Lake Kegonsa

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
3,203 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassStriped BassTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lake Wisconsin

Lake Wisconsin

This scenic lake produces good numbers of walleye and sauger. It's also popular among white bass and crappie anglers. Largemouth are available in th...
Size
7,203 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat LaunchPaved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillBrown troutChannel catfishCrappieFlathead catfishLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSaugerSmallmouth bassSturgeonTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lake Ripley

Lake Ripley

Something for everyone in Ripley, with largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, perch and bluegill.
Size
420 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite bass
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Rock Lake

Rock Lake

Plenty of smallmouth for excellent action. Check the walleye, crappie and bluegill too!
Size
1,372 acres
Access
Gravel Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat LaunchPaved Boat Ramp
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite bass
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Lake Koshkonong

Lake Koshkonong

Best known for walleye, catfish and white bass. Spring runs on the river yield fantastic catches!
Size
10,602 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillBrown troutChannel catfishCrappieFlathead catfishLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSaugerSmallmouth bassStriped BassWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Crandalls Bay

Crandalls Bay

One of the hottest spots for early season walleye. Quality smallmouth bass, white bass and catfish. Many scenic locations. Nearly 33 river miles ma...
Size
6 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pike
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Fishing Spots

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Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota

Big water with deep structure. Famous for perch, crappie and white bass. Heavily stocked with walleye and northern.
Size
9,822 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillBrown troutChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRainbow troutRock bassSmallmouth bassWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lake Wingra

Lake Wingra

Size
337 acres
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedWalleye
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Lake Monona

Lake Monona

Year-round panfishing. Quality largemouth bass and northern pike. Muskie population improving.
Size
3,360 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassSturgeonTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Tiedemans Pond

Tiedemans Pond

Size
9 acres
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Strickers Pond

Strickers Pond

Size
9 acres
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Unnamed

Unnamed

Size
27 acres
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bass
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Graber Pond

Graber Pond

Size
10 acres
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Cherokee Lake

Cherokee Lake

Big water with deep structure. Famous for perch, crappie and white bass. Heavily stocked with walleye and northern.
Size
453 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedWalleyeWhite bass
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Goose Lake

Goose Lake

Size
12 acres
Species
Largemouth bass
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Unnamed

Unnamed

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
218 acres
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedSmallmouth bassStriped BassWalleyeWhite bass
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Morse Pond

Morse Pond

Size
13 acres
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Lake Waubesa

Lake Waubesa

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
2,082 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassStriped BassTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
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Mud Lake

Mud Lake

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
185 acres
Species
Northern pikeSaugerWalleye
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Lake Barney

Lake Barney

Size
28 acres
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Grass Lake

Grass Lake

Size
30 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
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Brandenburg Lake

Brandenburg Lake

Size
42 acres
Species
Walleye
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Lake Harriett

Lake Harriett

Size
35 acres
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Indian Lake

Indian Lake

Size
64 acres
Access
Gravel Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseed
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Lake Kegonsa

Lake Kegonsa

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
3,203 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat LaunchCarry-In Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassMuskellungeNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedRock bassSmallmouth bassStriped BassTiger muskellungeWalleyeWhite bassYellow Bass
Learn more about Lake Kegonsa
Island Lake

Island Lake

Size
10 acres
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Virgin Lake

Virgin Lake

Size
1 acres
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Stoughton Millpond 429

Stoughton Millpond 429

Size
10 acres
Species
BluegillCrappie
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Lake Belle View

Lake Belle View

Size
88 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikeSmallmouth bassWalleye
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Stewart Lake 2

Stewart Lake 2

Size
6 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Brook troutBrown troutLargemouth bassRainbow trout
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Grass Lake

Grass Lake

Size
9 acres
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Goose Lake

Goose Lake

Size
22 acres
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Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Size
73 acres
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Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

Size
525 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillChannel catfishCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedSaugerWhite bassYellow Bass
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Lantz Pond

Lantz Pond

Size
6 acres
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Fish Lake

Fish Lake

Size
199 acres
Access
Paved Boat RampTrailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
BluegillCrappieLargemouth bassNorthern pikePerchPumpkinseedTiger muskellunge
Learn more about Fish Lake
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