Lake Mendota
Lake in Wisconsin · 10,178 acres · near Madison, Maple Bluff, Middleton, Town of Westport
Lake Mendota has 8 boat ramps and 4 carry-in launches listed as public.
Zebra mussels (latest report 2020) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2020 and 2023.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Launches
- Governor Nelson State Park Boat Landing · Boat ramp · near Town of Westport
- Governors Island · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Madison
- James Madison Park Canoe/Kayak Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Madison
- Lake Street Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Madison
- Marshall Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Middleton
- Mendota County Park Boat Launch · Boat ramp · near Middleton
- Middleton Boat Ramp · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Middleton
- Spring Harbor Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Middleton
- Tenney Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Madison
- Veith Avenue Carry-In Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Town of Westport
- Warner Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Maple Bluff
- Willow Drive Boat Launch · Boat ramp · near Madison
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Lake Mendota talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q1801004