Department of Natural Science
Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin
Lake Monona Survey Results
Where are you from?
| City | Number of Fishermen |
| Beaver Dam | 1 |
| Beloit | 1 |
| Edgerton | 1 |
| Hartland | 1 |
| Janesville | 1 |
| Madison | 3 |
| Mt. Horeb | 1 |
| Oconomowoc | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Verona | 2 |
How long will you fish here today?
Most fishermen will fish for an average of 4 hours.
How many times have you fished here?
There was a wide range of first timers to Lake Monona, to those who have
come year after year.
What species are you fishing for?
Most were fishing for pan fish (bluegill and crappie).
What is your bait that you are using?
| Type of Bait | Number of Fishermen Using Bait |
| Chicken | 1 |
| Grubs | 2 |
| Plastic Jigs | 5 |
| Spikes | 1 |
| Wax worms | 4 |
How many fish have you caught?
On average, the fishermen were planning to catch their legal limit of 25
fish.
Are you fishing for food, sport, or both?
All of the fishermen surveyed were fishing for food, however also enjoyed
the sport.