Fishing Lake Kegonsa

AKA: Lake Kegonsa State Park

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Lake Kegonsa, WI

Popular Fish Species Lake Kegonsa, WI

Walleye Fishing

Walleye are thriving in Lake Kegonsa again this year thanks to a plenty of forage in the lake. May and June tend to be the best time for to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower. Weedy, rocky and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn cycle. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Lake Kegonsa also maintains a healthy smallmouth bass population. Many locals enjoy smallmouth fishing, as smallies are tough fighters and very exciting to catch. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good virtually anytime they are shallow. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish. When the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies.

Northern Pike Fishing

This year northern pike are being caught in good quantity and some mighty big sizes. April and May are the best months of the year for northern pike fishing here. Northern pike are voracious feeders and they have the tools necessary to catch and eat pretty much any food source in the lake. Northerns are very agile and powerful, plus they have big mouths with very sharp teeth. Large, flashy lures that mimic the bait they prey upon are great lures for northerns. Effective lures include spoons, spinners, and crankbaits, particularly those with bright colors or metallic finishes to attract the pike's attention. Additionally, big flies, soft plastic swimbaits and jerkbaits can be successful, especially when retrieved erratically to mimic wounded prey. Trolling along weed edges can often entice strikes. When the lake has safe ice in winter, ice fishing for northern pike can be quite thrilling. Use GPS to locate spots you normally find northern pike holding during summer. Portable fish finders can also be a big help.

Lake Kegonsa Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Lake Kegonsa in Wisconsin.

Fishing enthusiasts relish days spent on Lake Kegonsa, a 3,200-acre lake in the southeast part of the state, at Stoughton. For anglers who enjoy casting to the bank, there are over 10 miles of shoreline.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Kegonsa

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Lake Kegonsa Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Fish Camp Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off County Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Lake Kegonsa Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Quam Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake Kegonsa State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off Park Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Town of Pleasant Springs Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Williams Point Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.