Lake Mendota

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Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota is the northernmost and largest of the four lakes near Madison, Wisconsin. The shorelines of Lakes Mendota and Monona define the isthmus upon which Madison was built; the lakes are connected by the Yahara River. The Wisconsin State Capitol building and much of the state government is located in this narrow stretch of land.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus is situated along the southern shore of Lake Mendota.

  • Area: 9740 acres (39 km²)
  • Shoreline length 21.6 miles (34 km)
  • Maximum depth 83 feet (25 m)
  • Average freeze date December 20
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