Understanding our lakes
The 62-mile long Yahara River connects Lakes Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa in a chain that winds through south-central Wisconsin. Learn more about each lake, and follow the links to lake-by-lake pages with annual updates on water quality conditions.
Lake Mendota
Lake Mendota is the first and largest lake in the Yahara chain – learn more about Lake Mendota.
Lake Monona
Lake Monona is the second lake in the Yahara chain – learn more about Lake Monona.
Lake Wingra
Lake Wingra is the smallest Yahara lake, connected to Lake Monona via Wingra Creek – learn more about Lake Wingra.
Lake Waubesa
Lake Waubesa is third lake in the Yahara chain – learn more about Lake Waubesa.
Lake Kegonsa
Lake Kegonsa is the fourth lake in the Yahara chain – learn more about Lake Kegonsa.