The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
City Of Lake Mills
Jefferson County, Wisconsin · about 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About City Of Lake Mills
City Of Lake Mills is a lake in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,280 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 8.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 830 ft above sea level. Lake Mills is right by the lake. The closest city is Madison, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 830 ft
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like City Of Lake Mills in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 4:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near City Of Lake Mills
- Lake Millson the shore
- Aztalanabout 2.9 mi east
- Milfordabout 3.8 mi east
- Lake Ripleyabout 4.4 mi southwest
- Madisonnearest city, about 23 mi west
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Questions about City Of Lake Mills
What fish are in City Of Lake Mills?
Lakes like City Of Lake Mills usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is City Of Lake Mills?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is City Of Lake Mills?
About 1,280 acres, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near City Of Lake Mills?
Lake Mills is on the shore; Aztalan is about 2.9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at City Of Lake Mills today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
City Of Lake Mills on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
