2026 regulation year
Lake Mendota 2026 — Wisconsin Fishing Regulations
Wisconsin statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Lake Mendota carries a special-regulation overlay on top of Wisconsin's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on Lake Mendota
Southern zone year-round; Madison-area metro fishery
Official source
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources publishes the authoritative 2026 Wisconsin fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.