Lake Mendota
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Species

Season
Lake Mendota Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs6
- Bladed Jigs2
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
- Drop Shot1
- Finesse Jigs1
Largemouth Bass16 Reports
Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
Walleye1 Report
Northern Pike1 Report
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Northern Pike
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
68°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
75°
Post spawn males protecting beds aggressively chasing moving baits. Jackhammer from Z-man cannot be beat!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Jerkbaits on grass lines
Top Fishing Techniques
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