Lake Monona (WI)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Monona?

Located on the edge of Madison, Lake Monona holds Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Crappies, Bluegills, and Musky. This diverse fishery offers opportunities for all anglers. There is something for everyone. Fishing weed edges and transition areas will produce bass and walleye all summer.

Q: What is Lake Monona's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Monona is a 3360.10 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Monona?

Lake Monona contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike.

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Lake Monona Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

19 Reports on Lake Monona

10 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Jordan Hoeppner
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Swim Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Swim Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Caught over 20 bass between 2-3 pounds fishing a 2.8" and 3.3" Keitech Swing Impact Fat swimbait with a 1/8 oz. round ball jig head over weed flats during the prespawn. Also caught over a dozen pike with the... Read More
Jordan recommended this gear for Lake Monona, WI
Hotbait
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 2.8" Electric Shad / 2.8"
$6.49
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Jerked edges of submerged coontail weed beds
Recommended gear for Lake Monona, WI
Hotbait
Rapala Husky Jerk 4 3/4" / Gold
$6.49
Lance Vang
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Lipless Crankbaits
- Structure
  Reeds
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Lipless Crankbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Reeds)
I was using a red craw lipless all day and caught about 40 bass! Biggest one today was a 4.5lb bass!
Lance recommended this gear for Lake Monona, WI
Strike King Red Eyed Shad 2 1/2" / Delta Red
$6.29