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Lake Mendota Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonFallStructureDocksFishing wacky rigs on docks
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructurePilings
Lipless crank bait around bridge pilings produced big bites.
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonIceStructureSubmerged VegetationBluegills were relating to shallow weed lines.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Throwing crank baits in 10-15 feet of water on weed edge targeting largemouth. Ripped crank baits when hung up on weeds, triggered strikes
- SpeciesPanfish / BluegillTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonWinterStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Fishing shallow grass flats, locating thick clumps of milfoil and setting up on the hardest edge findable. Spending majority of time between 2.5-5 feet of water depending upon light level. Wide range of plastic profiles work, depends on the day.
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Northern PikeTechniqueIce Fishing Tip-UpsSeasonIceStructureSubmerged VegetationSetting tip ups in 3’ of water, half way down the column. In close proximity to schools of bluegill
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRiver ChannelsDid well during an Omnia Fishing-sponsored kayak bass tourney fishing where Six Mile Creek enters Lake Mendota.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationI fished a kayak bass tournament with the Wisconsin kayak fishing club on the 24th. The water on the main lake was cold at 44 degrees. Never found the fish except for one pike in about 8 fow. People in boats reported good action in shallow before the cold front.
