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Reservoir PondOconto County, WI
Historical source depth chart available1 converted source DNR map sheet can be panned and zoomed in the browser. Interactive contours stay hidden until visual QA passes. Historical survey — not for navigation.
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Fishing
Fishing at Reservoir Pond
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern Pike
Wisconsin DNR · 2026–2027 season
Lake-specific fishing regulations
Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.
All species
Bag limits are for fish caught in all lakes in the RESERVOIR POND CHAIN including EXPLOSION LAKE, HORN LAKE, LITTLE HORN LAKE Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Catfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Cisco and whitefish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Lake sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass
Season Dates: June 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Muskellunge and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pike
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
Rock, yellow, and white bass
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Rough fish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Shovelnose sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Trout and salmon
See Trout regulations layer.
Urban waters gamefish
This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.
Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Reservoir Pond water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
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Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Reservoir Pond - Lower.
Last sampled Jun 2026Volunteer monitoring since 2003
Through 2021, somewhat hazy water — summer clarity of 9.3 ft sits near the middle of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2021 averages across 2 volunteer readings.Water claritySecchi disk depth
9.3 ftJul–Aug 2021 avg (2 readings)
Slight hazeStable since 2016
Clearer than 54% of 593 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
NutrientsTotal phosphorus — fuels plant & algae growth
11 µg/LLatest single sample · 2024-11-07
LowLow phosphorus means light plant/algae growth pressure.
No recent algae readings — last measured 2017.
All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 6.5 ft (1) | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 12.0 ft (1) | 3.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2021 | 9.3 ft (2) | 5.0 µg/L (1) | 19.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2020 | 6.5 ft (2) | 6.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2019 | 9.1 ft (3) | 5.0 µg/L (1) | 18.0 µg/L (1) |
| 2018 | 10.6 ft (4) | 2.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2017 | 6.1 ft (4) | 4.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 10.4 ft (6) | 1.0 µg/L (1) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 11.5 ft (2024-09-17), chlorophyll-a 4 µg/L (2026-06-19), and total phosphorus 11 µg/L (2024-11-07).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Reservoir Pond - LowerStation 433369
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Reservoir Pond depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Reservoir Pond · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 466700 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
413surface acres
16max depth feet
3public access points
45.3145, -88.6367latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchReservoir Pond Access45.30143, -88.63419Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF TOWNSENDRamp surface: ConcreteADA-accessible feature: YesVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchRESERVOIR POND ACCESS45.30790, -88.62895Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF TOWNSENDRamp surface: PavedADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
Boat launchReservoir Pond Carry-in45.30369, -88.63422Managed by TOWNSHIPTOWN OF TOWNSENDRamp surface: UnimprovedLanding type: CARRY-INADA-accessible feature: NoVerified 2026-07-12
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Reservoir Pond?
Reservoir Pond is 16 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 5 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Reservoir Pond?
Yes. 1 scanned Wisconsin DNR lake survey map sheet is free to view and zoom on LakeList. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Where does the Reservoir Pond depth map come from?
The map sheets are converted from official Wisconsin DNR lake survey documents, with the source URL, checksum, and retrieval date retained for every sheet. Historical surveys are not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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