Lake Kegonsa Fishing
A 3,200-acre Wisconsin lake in Dane County, down to 32 feet.
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About Lake Kegonsa
Count on 3,200 acres of lake water at Lake Kegonsa, which sits in Dane County. Its deepest sounding is 32 feet, with a mean of 17 feet. The closest town on the Census list is Stoughton, roughly 3 miles off. WDNR places it in its South Central Region. WDNR calls it a complex warm dark lake by class.
Anglers can look for panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, catfish and muskellunge, per the WDNR. 5 public boat landings serve the lake. Landsat estimates give about 2.7 feet of clarity (2017).
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The Lake Kegonsa fish groups below carry their WDNR abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Panfish | Abundant |
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Catfish | Present |
| Musky | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
What the lake class means for Lake Kegonsa
“Complex warm dark lakes often support great action fisheries for black crappie, and have potential to produced quality walleye, northern pike, and/or muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Public ramps at Lake Kegonsa
- Fish Camp Launch Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, 21 to 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, fish cleaning, Property Manager
- Lake Kegonsa Boat Landing2 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Pleasant Springs
- Lake Kegonsa State Park Boat Access2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Lake Kegonsa State Park
- Amundsons Landing1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Property Manager
- Yahara River Canoe Launch1 lane, boarding dock, Property Manager
Casting from land at Lake Kegonsa
- Lake Kegonsa Fishing Piersdeveloped shore fishing site
More boat ramps around Lake Kegonsa
- LaFollette County Park Canoe LaunchYahara River, 2 miles east
- Viking Park Canoe LaunchYahara River, 3 miles southeast
- Viking County Park Canoe LaunchYahara River, 3 miles southeast
- Yahara River Park Canoe LaunchYahara River, 3 miles northwest
- Conrad Jaeger ParkYahara River, 4 miles northwest
- Babcock County Park Boat RampLake Waubesa, 4 miles northwest
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
The water in Lake Kegonsa
The WDNR describes the bottom of Lake Kegonsa as 70% sand, 14% gravel, 1% rock, 15% muck.
In WDNR terms Lake Kegonsa is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Confirmed invasive species at Lake Kegonsa include chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil, spiny waterflea and zebra mussel. Inspect trailers before moving to another lake.
Boaters on Lake Kegonsa follow ordinances on motorboat prohibition, slow-no-wake areas.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
Level record for Lake Kegonsa
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Kegonsa At Barber Drive Near Stoughton, Wi | 3.19 ft gage height, 843.19 ft lake elevation | Oct 23 7:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 23, 2026 7:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
WDNR rules posted for Lake Kegonsa
This table repeats the WDNR rule set filed under Lake Kegonsa.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
A blanket rule for Lake Kegonsa: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
The guide adds for Dane County: Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
By map position Lake Kegonsa sits south of the Hwy 10 pike line and in the Southern Bass Zone.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
What the DNR has stocked in Lake Kegonsa
The WDNR stocking summary shows 3 releases in Lake Kegonsa from 2023 to 2025, 246,624 fish in all.
| Year | Species | Size | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.5 in | 122,532 |
| 2024 | Walleye | large fingerling | 6 in | 6,000 |
| 2023 | Walleye | small fingerling | 1.28 in | 118,092 |
WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.
Wisconsin tournaments held on Lake Kegonsa
See the Lake Kegonsa tournament page for dates and weights.
Measuring Lake Kegonsa against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kegonsa | 3,200 | 32 | 5 | complex warm dark | |
| Mud Lake near McFarland, Dane County | 3 miles northwest | 185 | 15 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Lake Waubesa | 5 miles northwest | 2,074 | 38 | 4 | complex warm dark |
| Grass Lake near Oregon, Dane County | 5 miles west | 30 | 9 | 1 | simple harsh no fishery |
| Bass Lake, Dane County | 5 miles south | 72 | 10 | 0 | simple harsh no fishery |
| Upper Mud Lake | 6 miles northwest | 218 | 8 | 0 | complex riverine |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Next to Lake Kegonsa
Nearby lakes to try after Lake Kegonsa
- Mud Lake near McFarland, Dane County3 miles northwest
- Lake Waubesa5 miles northwest
- Grass Lake near Oregon, Dane County5 miles west
- Bass Lake, Dane County5 miles south
- Upper Mud Lake6 miles northwest
Bait counters near Lake Kegonsa
- Quam's Marine & Motor Sportsmarina, Stoughton, 1 mile
- Walmart Stoughtonfarm and general store with fishing gear, Stoughton, 3 miles
- Lunatics Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Stoughton, 4 miles
- J & B Liquor and Baitbait and tackle shop, Mc Farland, 4 miles
- Beach House Marinamarina, Mc Farland, 4 miles
- Walmart Mononafarm and general store with fishing gear, Monona, 7 miles
Overnight towns handy to Lake Kegonsa
- Stoughton3 miles
- McFarland4 miles
- Monona7 miles
Which counties Lake Kegonsa touches
- Dane Countyseat: Madison
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Lake Kegonsa, answered in a line or two
What part of Wisconsin holds Lake Kegonsa?
You will find it in Dane County, WDNR South Central Region, about 3 miles from Stoughton.
What size is Lake Kegonsa on the WDNR record?
3,200 acres and 32 feet at the deepest.
Where is the ramp on Lake Kegonsa?
5 mapped landings, including Fish Camp Launch Park Boat Ramp.
Which fish live in Lake Kegonsa?
The DNR list shows panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), catfish (present), muskellunge (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
What daily bag limits does the WDNR post for Lake Kegonsa?
WDNR lists Walleye, sauger and hybrids as The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for Lake Kegonsa?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
What kind of lake is Lake Kegonsa?
Satellite clarity about 2.7 feet (2017). Bottom: 70% sand, 14% gravel, 1% rock, 15% muck. WDNR class: complex warm dark. Type: drainage.
Who sells bait near Lake Kegonsa?
Quam's Marine & Motor Sports, about 1 mile away.
How many fish were stocked in Lake Kegonsa?
Most recently 2025, with 122,532 walleye.
Mark Lake Kegonsa on the Wisconsin calendar
Licenses, stamps and statewide rules are on the license page.