Question 1

What do you need to know about Lake Waubesa?

Accepted Answer

Waubesa and Kegonsa were created by glacers that left their debris which damned the melting glacers and created the lakes 12,000 to 15,000 years ago. The present day Yahara River connects these two lakes with the other two lakes of the Yahara Chain Mendota and Monona. Early settlers referred to Lake Kegonsa as “First Lake” beause it was the first of the four Madison lakes they entcountered traveling north up the Yahara River. The name Kegonsa is attributed to the Ho-Chunk Indians who once lived in this area. Kegonsa means “Lake of Many Fishes.” Today Lake Kegonsa and Lake Waubesa are two of the most productive lakes in Wisconsin. For fisherman looking for a mixed bag of fish these lakes offer the opportunity to catch everything from musky, bass, northern pike, crappie, perch and bluegill. In the summer Lake Waubesa sees a lot of fishing pressure due to tournaments being held on the lake. Lake Waubesa ranks 10th in the state as a fishing destination for its for such species as walleye.

BOTTOM: Muck and sand are the primary substrate found on the bottom of both lakes. Rock and gravel can be found near shoreline.

COVER: Submergent and emergent vegetation are present but limited in Kegonsa Lake. Most of the vegetation will be found in Barbers Bay and Colladay Bay. Milfoil and coontail make up the majority of the vegetation and vegetation can be found out into depths of 10 to 12 feet. Milfoil and coontail make up the majority of vegetation species for Waubesa Lake. Most of the vegetation is found in the shallower depth and are mostly concentrated in the southern most bay of the lake.

Question 2

What is Lake Waubesa's size, depth, and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Lake Waubesa is a 2299.74 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a clear water clarity.

Question 3

What fish are in Lake Waubesa?

Accepted Answer

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

Lake Waubesa

Lake Waubesa OverviewBased on Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

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Lake Waubesa Fishing Reports for Fall Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Buzzbaits in Fall (Brush Piles)

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Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) in Summer (Docks)

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