Lake Menomin Fishing
A 1,009-acre Wisconsin flowage in Dunn County, down to 34 feet.
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About Lake Menomin
Count on 1,009 acres of flowage water at Lake Menomin, which sits in Dunn County. Its deepest sounding is 34 feet. The closest town on the Census list is Menomonie, under a mile off. WDNR places it in its West Central Region. WDNR calls it a complex riverine lake by class.
Anglers can look for largemouth bass, northern pike, panfish, walleye and smallmouth bass, per the WDNR. 4 public boat landings serve the lake. Landsat estimates give about 4 feet of clarity (2017).
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The Lake Menomin fish groups below carry their WDNR abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
What the lake class means for Lake Menomin
“Complex riverine lakes often support great fisheries for riverine species like smallmouth bass, and in some systems, walleye.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Public ramps at Lake Menomin
- Lakeside Park Boat Ramp on Lake Menomin2 lanes, more than 25 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Parks & Recreation Department
- Point Comfort Boat Launch2 lanes, 16 to 20 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Parks & Recreation Department
- Wakanda Park Boat Ramp2 lanes, 6 to 10 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Parks & Recreation Department
- Hwy 12 Boat Launch1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Parks & Recreation Department
More boat ramps around Lake Menomin
- Red Cedar River Access at Hwy 29Red Cedar River, 2 miles southwest
- Riverside Park Canoe LaunchRed Cedar River, 2 miles southwest
- 690th Avenue Boat LaunchRed Cedar River, 3 miles northeast
- Kleist LandingTainter Lake, 5 miles north
- Lambs Creek Park Boat RampRed Cedar River/Tainter Lake, 6 miles north
- Northwest LandingTainter Lake, 7 miles north
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
The water in Lake Menomin
The WDNR describes the bottom of Lake Menomin as 70% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 20% muck.
In WDNR terms Lake Menomin is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Confirmed invasive species at Lake Menomin include banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed and zebra mussel. Inspect trailers before moving to another lake.
Boaters on Lake Menomin follow ordinances on buoy placement, slow-no-wake areas, water ski drop-off/pick-up area.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
WDNR rules posted for Lake Menomin
This table repeats the WDNR rule set filed under Lake Menomin.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. 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 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| 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 10. |
| 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 Menomin: 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 Dunn County: Dunn County is partially in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
By map position Lake Menomin sits north 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.
Measuring Lake Menomin against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Menomin | 1,009 | 34 | 4 | complex riverine | |
| Tainter Lake | 6 miles northeast | 1,605 | 37 | 5 | complex riverine |
| Old Elk Lake | 10 miles southeast | 90 | 6 | 1 | simple harsh no fishery |
| Lake Eau Galle | 14 miles south | 360 | 18 | 2 | complex riverine |
| Elk Creek Lake* | 14 miles east | 57 | 17 | 1 | simple riverine |
| Glen Lake, St. Croix County | 15 miles northwest | 84 | 36.4 | 1 | simple cool dark |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Next to Lake Menomin
Nearby lakes to try after Lake Menomin
- Tainter Lake6 miles northeast
- Old Elk Lake10 miles southeast
- Lake Eau Galle14 miles south
- Elk Creek Lake*14 miles east
- Glen Lake, St. Croix County15 miles northwest
Bait counters near Lake Menomin
- Bait On Broadwaybait and tackle shop, Menomonie, under a mile
- Walmart Menomoniefarm and general store with fishing gear, Menomonie, 2 miles
- Fleet Farm Menomoniefarm and general store with fishing gear, Menomonie, 2 miles
- Crazy D Tacklebait and tackle shop, Elk Mound, 14 miles
- Rod-N-Bobbs Incbait and tackle shop, Eau Claire, 19 miles
- Big Sportsmans Outletbait and tackle shop, Eau Claire, 21 miles
Overnight towns handy to Lake Menomin
- Menomonieunder a mile
- Tainter Lake7 miles
- Downsville8 miles
Which counties Lake Menomin touches
- Dunn Countyseat: Menomonie
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Photographs from waters near Lake Menomin
Photo: Aaron Carlson, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Aaron Carlson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Lake Menomin, answered in a line or two
What part of Wisconsin holds Lake Menomin?
You will find it in Dunn County, WDNR West Central Region, under a mile from Menomonie.
What size is Lake Menomin on the WDNR record?
1,009 acres and 34 feet at the deepest.
Where is the ramp on Lake Menomin?
4 mapped landings, including Lakeside Park Boat Ramp on Lake Menomin.
Which fish live in Lake Menomin?
The DNR list shows largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), panfish (common), walleye (common) and smallmouth bass (present).
What daily bag limits does the WDNR post for Lake Menomin?
WDNR lists Walleye, sauger and hybrids as The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for Lake Menomin?
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 Menomin?
Satellite clarity about 4 feet (2017). Bottom: 70% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 20% muck. WDNR class: complex riverine. Type: drainage.
Who sells bait near Lake Menomin?
Bait On Broadway, under a mile away.
Is Lake Menomin free of invasives?
Confirmed: banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed and zebra mussel.
Mark Lake Menomin on the Wisconsin calendar
Licenses, stamps and statewide rules are on the license page.