Lake Monona

Lake in Wisconsin · 3,477 acres · near Madison, Monona

Lake Monona has 5 boat ramps listed as public.

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2016) 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

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2021.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Launches

Law Park Boat Landing · Boat ramp · near Madison
Olbrich Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Madison
Olin-Turville Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Madison
Tonyawatha Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Monona
Winnequah Trail Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Madison

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Lake Monona talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

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Wikidata: Q2916757