Fishing Spots Near
Madison, Wisconsin

Top Fishing Spots Near Madison, Wisconsin

Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota

Big water with deep structure. Famous for perch, crappie and white bass. Heavily stocked with walleye and northern.
Size
9,786 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow trout
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
Yellow 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 Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Sturgeon
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow 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
2,080 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow 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
3,198 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow 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 the lake with smallies in the river.
Size
7,201 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Sturgeon
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow Bass
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Lake Ripley

Lake Ripley

Something for everyone in Ripley, with largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, perch and bluegill.
Size
419 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
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Rock Lake

Rock Lake

Plenty of smallmouth for excellent action. Check the walleye, crappie and bluegill too!
Size
1,371 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Paved Boat Ramp
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White 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
10,600 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Flathead catfish
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Sauger
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
Yellow 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 mapped!
Size
7 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
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All Fishing Spots Near Madison, Wisconsin

Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota

Big water with deep structure. Famous for perch, crappie and white bass. Heavily stocked with walleye and northern.
Size
9,786 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Brown trout
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow trout
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
White bass
Yellow Bass
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Lake Wingra

Lake Wingra

Size
337 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
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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 Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Sturgeon
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow Bass
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Tiedemans Pond

Tiedemans Pond

Size
9 acres
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Strickers Pond

Strickers Pond

Size
8 acres
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Size
27 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth 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
348 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
White bass
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Upper Mud Lake

Upper Mud Lake

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
218 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
White bass
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Goose Lake

Goose Lake

Size
11 acres
Species
Largemouth bass
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Morse Pond

Morse Pond

Size
12 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
2,080 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow 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 pike
Sauger
Walleye
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Lake Barney

Lake Barney

Size
27 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
41 acres
Species
Walleye
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Lake Harriett

Lake Harriett

Size
34 acres
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Indian Lake

Indian Lake

Size
64 acres
Access
Gravel Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
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Lake Kegonsa

Lake Kegonsa

Excellent bluegill and crappie fishing. Largemouth, walleye and northern pike round out the featured species.
Size
3,198 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Rock bass
Smallmouth bass
Striped Bass
Tiger muskellunge
Walleye
White bass
Yellow Bass
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Island Lake

Island Lake

Size
10 acres
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Virgin Lake

Virgin Lake

Size
0 acres
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Stoughton Millpond 429

Stoughton Millpond 429

Size
10 acres
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
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Lake Belle View

Lake Belle View

Size
88 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
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Stewart Lake 2

Stewart Lake 2

Size
6 acres
Access
Carry-In Boat Launch
Species
Brook trout
Brown trout
Largemouth bass
Rainbow trout
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Grass Lake

Grass Lake

Size
9 acres
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Goose Lake

Goose Lake

Size
21 acres
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Bass Lake

Bass Lake

Size
72 acres
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Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

Size
524 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Sauger
White bass
Yellow Bass
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Lantz Pond

Lantz Pond

Size
6 acres
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Fish Lake

Fish Lake

Size
198 acres
Access
Paved Boat Ramp
Trailer Accessible Boat Launch
Species
Bluegill
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Tiger muskellunge
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