Ice fishing was a good source of protein during the winter, noted Magnuson, and a frozen Lake Mendota was a well-traveled highway because it was quicker than traversing muddy and frozen roads in ...

a frozen Mendota still has many things to offer. Among the most anticipated winter lake events this year is the Winter Carnival. Slated to begin on February 7, the carnival offers a variety of ...

Typically by early January, you can take a walk on frozen Lake Mendota without even worrying about falling through the ice. But this year, that's not the case. Ice fishing, snowshoeing ...

In 1932, Lake Mendota didn't freeze until January 30 ... With the lake now frozen, many winter activities open up -- from ice fishing, ice skating to leisurely walks across the lake. Registration for ...

Lake Mendota's average ice duration is 102 days, but the five-year average is 83. Dangerous ice conditions cause fishing tournaments to be canceled around Wisconsin The ice conditions have caused ...

Both lakes boast ice fishing opportunities for civilians during the winter ... This event is an annual hockey tournament played on Lake Mendota in support of Lily’s Classic funds, which supports ...

Ice fishing is a popular activity in Wisconsin ... Other popular spots include the shores of Lake Winnebago, Lake Mendota, and Lake Monona. What are some of the best pan fishing lakes in Wisconsin?

Just a few weeks ago, state climatologist Steve Vavrus said he worried that the lack of ice on Madison's Lake Mendota could damper the capital city's Clean Lakes Alliance's Frozen Assets ...