Fishing Report
Lake Maria Fishing Report
Markesan, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.647467, -89.001561
Est. water temp
63.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Southeast wind at 5 mph — the northwest shore is windward.
Wind tends to push food, then baitfish, toward the bank it blows into — a rule of thumb, not a guarantee of where fish are. It says nothing about whether that shore is public or reachable.
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Markesan (Green Lake County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on a species the DNR listed for this lake by category, not by name.
Best window today: 7 PM (Good · 72/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Present
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
More Wisconsin fishing by species
Every species with enough Wisconsin waters on fish-agency record to have its own page here.
Species detail
How to catch them at Lake Maria
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Lake Maria · 43.6475, -89.0016
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Lake outline: WI DNR 24K Hydrography Lakes and Open Water
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Maria?
No fish species have been recorded for Lake Maria yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Lake Maria?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Lake Maria to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Maria?
Lake Maria is near Markesan, WI, at 43.6475, -89.0016.
Plan your trip to Lake Maria
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Maria, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.