KiteGlobeLake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Madison in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Wisconsin |
| Nearest town | Madison |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 43.1320, -89.4333 |
About Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park
Shallow water riding in the bay of Lake Mendota on the Northern shoreline of an inland lake. Medium sized lake. The entire bay is shallow or check out the deeper areas for bigger chop.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park?
The best time to kite Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park offers flat-water lake conditions with S wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Mendota / Governor Nelson State Park?
From I - 90/94 take Hwy 30 heading West. Take Hwy 30 to 113 (north). 113 North to M (west). Governor Nelson is about 3 miles on the left.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.