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Lake Monona
Bordering the southern edge of downtown Madison's isthmus, the lake has become very popular all year round with anglers from across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
There are several boat launches and places to rent kayaks, paddle boards and canoes around the shore. Lake Monona is moderately clear. and has the following invasive species: Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Spiny Waterflea, Zebra Mussel. Always remember to clean your boat hull after exiting each lake.
Catch and release fishing on Lake Monona for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Lake Monona is popular destination for northern Illinois anglers who use boat launches at Olin-Turville Park. Olin-Turville Park is located in Lake Monona's southern shore just off of John Nolen Drive. .The lake is equally popular in the winter as many fisherman try their patience and mettle when Monona Bay freezes over.
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY: Recent sampling by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shows elevated PFOS in fish tissue and surface water of Lake Monona.. PFOS is one of many per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found. This chemical was used in firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, and food wrappers. According to the DNR white bass, bluegill and crappie tend to have higher levels of PFOS.
This chemical accumulates in the body, and can cause long term health issues such as cancer.
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Lake Monona In Depth
| Lake Info. | Data |
|---|---|
| Area | 3359 acres |
| Max. Depth | 74 feet |
| Median Depth | 24 feet |
| Boat Landings | 4 |
| County | Dane |
| Fish | Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon and Catfish |
Towns Nearby
MADISON
Located on the Northern shore of Lake Monona, Wisconsin's Capitol City is not just a college town, it is a progressive bastion of thought and a biotech and health technology powerhouse. There is little doubt when you visit the Badger State's 2nd largest city, located on an Isthmus, why it is often chosen as one of the top urban centers to live, from Wallet Hub to Livability.com see why so many choose Madison as great place to visit and live
MONONA
More than just the namesake for the lake bordering the town's northern and western edges Monona is growing up beyond its' simple beginnings in the 1860s. Today, the urban center is home to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, and several new developments along the Yahara river banks. Monona also is a great place for local foodies to find a diverse offering of ethnic restaurants and grocery stores.
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