Lake Wingra
Lake Wingra is a lake in Wisconsin. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
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Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Wingra is a lake in Wisconsin.
Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.
Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
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Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Wingra is a small lake located inside the city limits of the U.S. city of Madison, Wisconsin. The smallest of the five major lakes drained by the Yahara River in Dane County, Lake Wingra is bordered by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum on the south and west and the City of Madison on the remaining shoreline. The lake is considered an important fishery and is known for spring runs of large muskellunge. Henry Vilas Zoo, Wingra Boats, Wingra Park, and Edgewood College are located on the Lake's northern shoreline. The majority of the shoreline is publicly owned.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Wingra?
Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Wingra?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Wingra?
Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.
What is biting at Lake Wingra right now?
Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 13%.