Lake Waubesa facts for kids
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 Lake Waubesa
Location in Wisconsin
Lake Waubesa
Location in the United States
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| Location | Dane County, near McFarland and Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°0′47″N 89°19′28″W / 43.01306°N 89.32444°W |
| Primary inflows | Yahara River |
| Primary outflows | Yahara River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,000 acres (810 ha) |
| Max. depth | 38 ft (12 m) |
| Shore length1 | 15 miles (24 km) |
| Frozen | Average freeze date December 10 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Waubesa is a cool lake located in Dane County, Wisconsin. It's one of four major lakes that surround the city of Madison. This lake is a popular spot for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
Discover Lake Waubesa
Lake Waubesa is quite large, covering about 2,074 acres. That's like more than 1,500 football fields! At its deepest point, the lake goes down about 38 feet. Imagine a four-story building underwater! The Yahara River flows into and out of Lake Waubesa. This river connects Lake Waubesa to other lakes in the area. On average, the lake freezes over around December 10th each year.
Amazing Fish in Lake Waubesa
Lake Waubesa is well-known for its fishing. Many different kinds of fish live in its waters. In 2013, something really special happened here. A new Wisconsin state record Yellow bass was caught in Lake Waubesa! This amazing fish was 16.1 inches long. It also weighed a hefty 2 pounds and 12 ounces. That's a very big fish for a yellow bass!
