Impoundment on the Red Cedar River

Lake Menomin

Dunn, Wisconsin

Lake Menomin is a 1,009-acre Dunn County impoundment at Menomonie with a maximum depth of about 34 feet. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye as common, with smallmouth bass present; late-summer algae blooms are common.

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Surface area1,009 acres

Max depth34 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local ordinances

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Northern Pike●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Walleye●●●●○

Common per WDNR

Bluegill●●●●○

Panfish common per WDNR

Crappie●●●●○

Panfish common per WDNR

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Present per WDNR

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat landingPublic
WDNR and Lake-Link list 3 public landingsDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	15 in	3 / day
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	14 in	5 / day
Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	5 / day
Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only	40 in	1 / day
Panfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Catfish Open all year	See Wisconsin rules book ↗	10 / day
Trout See specific trout regulations	Varies	Varies

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Bait On BroadwayNearby
850 Broadway St N, Menomonie, WI 54751(715) 231-2194 Directions ↗
Big Mama's Bait ShopNearby
E5841 800th Ave, Menomonie, WIDirections ↗
Crazy D TackleNearby
2904 20th St, Elk Mound, WI 54739(715) 874-6996 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Late-summer algae blooms can slow fishing
Ice fishing is popular here
Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish

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