LAKE INFO

Lake Mendota
Surface Area: 3,985 ha
Max Depth: 25.3 m
Mean Depth: 12.7 m

Lake Monona
Surface Area: 1,326 ha
Max Depth: 22.6 m
Mean Depth: 8.3 m
Lake Waubesa
Surface Area: 843 ha
Max Depth: 11.6 m
Mean Depth: 4.7 m
Lake Kegonsa
Surface Area: 1,299 ha
Max Depth: 9.8 m
Mean Depth: 5.1 m

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Governor Nelson State Park Beach - Lake Mendota

ADDRESS:
5140 Cty Hwy M, Waunakee
DIRECTIONS:
In Governer Nelson
DESCRIPTION:
Governor Nelson State Park provides shoreline access among wooded drumlins, wetlands, and a restored prairie. Both a swim area and a separate dog beach are provided. DNR staff monitor the beach area for E. coli levels. Data can be found at www.wibeaches.us.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Parks & Recreation Division

Governor Nelson State Park Beach

Governer Nelson State Park Beach
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More information is available on the Public Health, Madison & Dane County website