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Lake Mendota

The Largest lake - maybe the best of the 5

LAKE MENDOTA -MADISON, WI

Boating on Lake Mendota

Lake Mendota, the largest of the five lakes, is a popular destination for boaters, anglers, and swimmers. With an average depth of 42 feet and a surface area of 9,842 acres, it offers plenty of room for all types of water activities. Boat Rental Lake Mendota is the most popular search on google of all the four the Lakes. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass, while boaters can enjoy the stunning scenery and take in the iconic Memorial Union Terrace. The lake is also home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Limnology Institute, which conducts research on the ecology and management of freshwater systems.

While Lake Mendota is a popular spot for boating, it is important to note that the lake is also a source of drinking water for the city of Madison. As such, it is important to practice safe boating practices and avoid polluting the lake. The city of Madison offers several resources and guidelines for boaters, including tips for proper disposal of waste and recommendations for eco-friendly boating practices.

Lake Mendota Highlights

  • 9,842 acres
  • Largest Lake of Madison
  • 4 Restaurants to dine at
  • Water Access to boat fuel
  • Multiple boat rental available
  • Swimming Safe
  • Multiple Beaches

RIDE THIS WAVE OF 5-STAR REVIEWS FROM FACEBOOK!

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Super fun family day

Larry was so great and even allowed us to add another Jet ski at the last minute. He filled the gas tanks and delivered them right to our lake, put them in and gave us wonderful instruction. We WILL definitely use Jet Ski Madison again!!

– Kelli C., Facebook
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Definitely recommend

Owner was down to earth and friendly. Rented the supercharged jet ski for 2 hours. It seemed new and in good condition. Full tank of gas. Had a great time and will definitely return as a customer when I'm in the area. Would definitely recommend to anyone. It was the highlight of my 4th of July.

– Michael D., Facebook
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Had a blast

My best friend and I had a blast. Everything was very professional but also extremely fun. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to sightsee the best way possible.

– Alex K., Facebook
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Excellent

This is an excellent venue for renting watercraft in Madison. The staff at Jet Ski Madison were friendly, courteous, and professional; they answered all of our questions regarding our rentals and accommodated our busy schedule. We will be back again!

– Patrick R., Facebook
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Awesome

These guys are just awesome. We arrived on time and they had us in the water as soon as they could. Couldn't be happier and the price was more than reasonable for flying around a lake at 40+ mph.

– Tanvirkamal B., Facebook
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High quality

We had a great time with Jet Ski Madison! Larry provided one on one service and thoroughly explained everything to us before we started our adventure. He helped us get our personal items stored properly in the Jet Ski and made sure all of our questions were answered. This was a high quality experience from beginning to end!

– Monica D., Facebook