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Are there muskies in Lake Mendota?
Lake Mendota is a 9781 acre lake located in Dane County. It has a maximum depth of 83 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, public beaches. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon and Catfish.
What’s the biggest muskie ever caught in Wisconsin?
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the tiger muskie is the biggest on record. The biggest muskellunge ever caught was 68 pounds and 631⁄2 inches long. It was caught on the Chippewa Flowage in Sawyer County on Oct. 10, 1949.
Are there muskies in the St Croix River?
Croix “underrated” as a muskie spot—from Stillwater down to Prescott, Wis. Muskies like a change in weather, he says. They feed most before winter, making late fall prime for trophy fishing.
Do Muskies jump?
Watch now: The muskie are back at the Lake Wingra dam and, yes, they like to jump.
What state has the best muskie fishing?
Wisconsin. If the world record musky is going to be caught within the next five years most believe it will come out of Green Bay. Green Bay is a world class fishery with muskies reaching monstrous sizes. Wisconsin also has a lot of great musky lakes in Vilas County and the Hayward area in Northern Wisconsin.
What do you need for muskie fishing?
Tackle Needs A stiff, and relatively short, rod is standard, with at least 25- to 40-pound line, though many diehard muskie anglers use thin-diameter microfilament lines from 50- to 80-pound strength. It’s hard to set the hook well into a large muskie, so multiple hooksetting and a low-stretch line can be advantageous.
What is the best time to catch muskie?
Like many predatory fish, muskie are most active at dawn and dusk, and these times typically provide the most action, especially on warm, sunny days. Cool, overcast days are usually best for muskie fishing.
What are the best spinnerbaits for Lake Mendota?
Spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and in-line spinners will work when burned across the weed tops. The noise, flash, and vibration attracts bass that are buried in the weeds or cruising the edges. White and black spinners with gold and silver blades are favorites for Lake Mendota. Fishidy is the premier map-based, social network for anglers.
What kind of fish are in Lake Mendota?
Encompassing an area of over 15 square miles, Lake Mendota is a fairly large lake offering over 25 miles of shoreline. An average depth of 42 feet (and a maximum depth of 83 feet!) means that this lake can hold many different fish species, from shore-loving bluegill to massive sturgeon in the deeper waters.
Can you catch lake sturgeon in Lake Mendota?
In Lake Mendota, it is not legal to catch lake sturgeon, not even for catch and release. Lake sturgeon are easy to identify. They can be huge, growing up to 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length and weighing up to 200 pounds (90 kilograms)!