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If you want to stay up on all things fishing in the Madison area, bookmark this page!
Check out our latest weekly Madison Area Fishing Report and if you want, like and subscribe! We've got links to current weather, lake conditions, local conservation groups and more! Want someone to show you around? Scroll down to learn about some of our favorite area guides and local groups you can get involved with!
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Know Before You Go!
What's the weather like? Where can I launch a boat? How can I get a license? Answer these questions and more with the links below!
WDNR’s Wisconsin Fishing Finder
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently launched a comprehensive, mobile-friendly, interactive tool called the Wisconsin Fishing Finder to help anglers locate fishing spots and regulations across the state. This tool replaces olderfalse
Madison Area Trout Streams Map
A great resource from the awesome folks at Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited! Did you know Dane County has over 60 MILES of publicly accessible trout water! Learn where you can and can’t fish on the many fabulous trout streams Dane County has to offerfalse
Lake Mendota Cameras
Check out lake conditions from a couple cameras overlooking the lake! These can be an especially valuable resource during winter! UW Limnology Camera facing north from Campus Mendota Today Camera facing west from the Edgewater Hotel
River & Stream Flows
Check out what flows are like before you head to your favorite area river or stream! Wisconsin River @ Wisconsin Dells Dam Wisconsin River @ Sauk Dam Wisconsin River @ Muscoda Black Earth Creek @ Cross Plains Black Earth Creek @ Black Earth Milwaukee Rfalse
Local Weather
Check current conditions in the Madison area or consult the forecast to plan your fishing adventure!
Local Guides
Conventional Fishing Guides:
We don't run guides out of the shop but whether it's Panfish, Muskies or something in between, we're happy to try and connect you with some of the best fishing guides in the Madison area!
Blue Ribbon Outdoors
Here at Blue Ribbon Outdoors our fishing season never ends. With open water fishing almost year round and a wide array of ice fishing options, our fishing season is 365 days a year. Although it is up to you what you want to fish for, there are some genfalse
PW Fishing LLC.
Pat Westberg used to guide back in the day but when a wife and kids entered his life, he had to get a “real job”. Good news is Pat is newly retired and back at guiding! Whether is Panfish or Pike and everything in between, Pat can put you on fish! Givefalse
Big B’s Guide Service
Whether on open water or ice, Brain is an absolute Panfish wizard and while that’s his specialty, he can certainly put you on Bass and Walleye.
Madison Angling Guide Service
USCG Captain Noah Humfeld has been guiding since 2015, chasing everything from panfish to monster muskies. Noah grew up fishing the shores of the Madison Chain with his friends, which later grew into something more competitive, leading him to pursue tofalse
Local Guides
Fly Fishing Guides:
Did you know we have over 60 MILES of publicly accessible trout streams in Dane County alone! Get outside the county and the options seem limitless! We also have excellent fly fishing for Bass, Pike, Musky and even Carp! Here are some of the best guides around:
Fly Fishing Post
If you’ve ever launched on the Madison Chain and thought, “This place looks incredible… now where do I start?” you’re not alone. Madison-area lakes offer legit multi-species fishing year-round, but success comes down to timing, location, and adjustingfalse
Local Groups
Get Involved!
The excellent fishing in the Madison area wouldn't be possible without the help of many local conservation groups, but they can't do it alone! Get involved or throw them a couple bucks to support the great work they do!
Local Club
Whether on open water or ice, Brain is an absolute Panfish wizard and while that’s his specialty, he can certainly put you on Bass and Walleye.
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