Fishing conditions for Lake Mendota (WI, fishing)
07:32
17:49
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, November 2
5:12 PM
humidity
82%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
15kmmoon rise
22:55AMmoon
new moon
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Lake Mendota (WI, fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Mendota (WI, fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 PM peak) and Friday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mendota (WI, fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C). Sunrise today: 07:32 AM, sunset: 05:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 24.2 mph (10.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:55 PM and moonset at 2:16 PM.
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Lake Mendota (WI, fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Mendota (WI, fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Saturday (11 PM peak), Tomorrow (8 PM peak) and Friday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mendota (WI, fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 59°F (15°C). Sunrise today: 07:32 AM, sunset: 05:49 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 24.2 mph (10.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.85 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:55 PM and moonset at 2:16 PM.
Fishing regulations for Lake Mendota (WI, fishing)
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Mendota in Dane County, Wisconsin, adjacent to UW-Madison and the state capitol, is one of the most famous and productive lakes in the upper Midwest, with excellent walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and cisco fishing. Spot Features: Lake Mendota in Dane County, Wisconsin, adjacent to the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and the Wisconsin State Capitol, is a 9,842-acre glacial lake and one of the most studied lakes in the world, with excellent walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and cisco fishing. Seasonality: Walleye and muskellunge are the primary targets in Lake Mendota in Dane County, Wisconsin, year-round, with walleye best in spring and fall and muskellunge best in late summer and early fall. Northern pike are year-round. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are spring and summer species. Cisco (tullibee) are cold-water species in the deep lake.
