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Lake Monona
Dane County, Wisconsin · WBIC 804600
3,359Acres
74ftMax depth
5Launches
LowClarity
Depth in feet
✕ Deepest spot, 74 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.
Best fishing times All fish
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, rules, survey map), National Weather Service. Sun and moon computed for the lake. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Lake Sheet is not affiliated with the DNR.
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Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-07
| Fish | Rule | |
|---|---|---|
 Walleye | 15" min · 3/day | Open |
 Musky | 50" min · 1/day | Open |
 Northern pike | 26" min · 2/day | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5/day | Open |
 Panfish | No size limit · 25/day | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10/day | Open |
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What Monona is best for out of 10
Bluegill8.4
Perch8.4
Crappie8.4Walleye7.5
Largemouth6.9Northern pike6.9Musky5.4Smallmouth4.4Sturgeon4.4
Catfish4.4
Trip log Date ____ / ____ Water temp ____°F Wind ______
| Time | Spot / depth | Bait | Fish | Length | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Measure it Print at 100% and this ruler is true to size
inches
Caught one? Post it.
Scan with your phone camera to open the Monona board. Post your catch and the water temp. Your spot stays hidden unless you choose to share it.
lakesheet.com/lakes/dane/lake-monona-804600/Clean, drain, dry6 invasive species here. Remove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of carp, crappies, largemouth bass, muskies, northern pike, walleye, white bass. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Lake Monona, Dane County" and the nearest launch (Access - Nr Winnequah Trl).
Fishing more than one day?The Lake Monona Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
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