Lake · Dane, Wisconsin
Lake Waubesa at McFarland
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
73°F
Feels like
80°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.04 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 11 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 80°F / Low 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 58°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 85°F / Low 59°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 38 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Waubesa.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake Waubesa at McFarland is a Yahara chain mixed fishery. StrikeTracks keeps this existing public identity and publishes complete static fishery. Same-lake live 00010 was not qualified. Distinct from Mendota, Monona, and Kegonsa. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Lake Waubesa walleye.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Waubesa largemouth.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Waubesa pike.
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Waubesa yellow perch.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Yahara chain Lake Waubesa at McFarland, Dane County.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public landings are documented by WDNR / Dane County at Waubesa. Catalog coordinates are USGS 05429485.
Stocking information
WDNR manages Waubesa mixed species. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
WDNR Yahara chain rules change. Confirm current WDNR regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Dane, Wisconsin
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Dane
Management Category
Yahara chain mixed lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Waubesa at McFarland
Regulation Summary
Lake Waubesa at McFarland: WDNR inland lake rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
walleye, northern-pike, largemouth-bass, yellow-perch
Public Access
Public
Description
Lake Waubesa at McFarland, Wisconsin. Existing public Yahara-chain lake. PATH B fishery populated.
