lake mendota Fishing Report 2025
Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for lake mendota in United States
📝 Recent Fishing Reports (5)
Report #1
👤 Mikeon the 22nd, another overcast day. caught a few nice bluegills around 10 inches. used a simple bobber and worm setup. pretty slow, but the bites were solid. just nice to be out, ya know?
Report #2
👤 Katywent fishing on the 20th, heavy rain made it tricky! had to fight the wind a bit too. ended up just catching a bunch of little sunfish. was kinda fun though, even if it was a tough day. gear didn't get too wet thankfully!
Report #3
👤 Tomhit the lake on the 18th, not much happening, only got a couple of small perch. overcast and cool, was a bit slow for us. switched to a live minnow but they just weren't biting much today.
Report #4
👤 Emilymarked the 12th on my calendar! weather was nice, overcast but warm at 18°c. hooked into a monster 8 lb walleye! barely could bring it in with my light rod but so worth it. used a crankbait, they were all over it!
Report #5
👤 Davepatchy rain on the 5th but we toughed it out. only managed 2 small bass, but man they put up a fight! used a green jig, seemed to work despite the drizzle. had a blast just being out there though.
🌊 Current Fishing Conditions
Water Conditions
Current water conditions at lake mendota are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.
Fish Activity
Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.
Weather Impact
Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.
Best Techniques
Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.
🎣 Expert Fishing Tips
Early morning and late evening are typically the best times for lake fishing
Use depth finders to locate fish in deeper waters during hot weather
Try different depths - fish often move vertically based on temperature
Live bait like worms and minnows work well in most lake conditions