Yahara chain of lakes: Water level orders and challenges
By John Reimer, Assistant Director of Dane County Land & Water Resources Department
Article first published in the 2023 Greater Madison Lake Guide, a Clean Lakes Alliance publication
Cascading flow
The Yahara River chain of lakes is made up of several “lakes,” including Cherokee, Mendota, Monona, Upper Mud, Waubesa, Lower Mud, and Kegonsa (see map). The Yahara River inflow enters from the north and discharges into Lake Mendota through a narrow channel at the Highway 113 bridge.
Fun and educational stops (see information below)