Lake Mendota (WI, fishing) Fishing Forecast

43.1067° N, 89.4248° W

Fishing conditions for Lake Mendota (WI, fishing)

Today Tomorrow Jul 11 Jul 12 Jul 13 Jul 14
sunrise 05:26
sunset 20:39

Biting score

54%
OK biting conditions

The best time for fishing is morning

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  • ClearSkyNight
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Now, July 9
6:26 AM

Rain1
20° FEELS LIKE18°
wind
1.9 m/s GUSTS2.85 m/s
101 kPa FALLING PRESSURE
humidity
98%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
24%
visibility
24km
moon rise
00:20AM
moon
moonNew
  • 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 low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 PM peak), Monday (11 PM peak), and Sunday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mendota (WI, fishing).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 05:26 AM, sunset: 08:39 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:20 AM and moonset at 2:32 PM.

About this spot

  • 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 low, which leads to a weak bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (2 PM peak), Monday (11 PM peak), and Sunday (11 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mendota (WI, fishing).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 05:26 AM, sunset: 08:39 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .

    The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:20 AM and moonset at 2:32 PM.

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About this spot

Reviews 1

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    Lake 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.
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