Today on McDill Pond
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat McDill Pond is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.5
PerchPanfish, common6.5
CrappiePanfish, common6.5
LargemouthCommon6.5
SmallmouthPresent4.0
Northern pikePresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Access - Whiting - Near Post RdDirections
- Access at The End Of Heffron StDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2016 | 835 yellow perch small fingerling, 4" 1,000 black crappie small fingerling, 4" |
| 2013 | 3,000 yellow perch yearling, 5" 10 largemouth bass adult (broodstock), 15" 12,000 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2" 5,000 bluegill yearling, 3" 4,200 black crappie large fingerling, 4" |
| 2010 | 522 northern pike small fingerling, 2.73" 600 northern pike large fingerling, 7" |
The DNR has 3 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Phragmites (non-native) · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on McDill Pond
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Catches & reportsLakes near McDill Pond
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin R Fl C3-Stevens PtPortage | 5.4 | 2,093 | 25 ft |
| Jordan PondPortage | 6.3 | 84 | 10 ft |
| Biron FlowagePortage | 8.3 | 2,126 | 23 ft |
| Lake EmilyPortage | 10.6 | 105 | 36 ft |
| Twin LakesPortage | 11.6 | 53 | 9 ft |
| Bentley Pond (Dana Pond)Portage | 12.2 | 86 | 5 ft |
| Wazeecha Lake*Portage | 13.2 | 148 | 20 ft |
| Sunset LakePortage | 13.7 | 61 | 55 ft |
McDill Pond questions
How deep is McDill Pond?
McDill Pond is 19 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 247 acres.
What fish are in McDill Pond?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on McDill Pond?
There are 2 public launches: Access - Whiting - Near Post Rd and Access at The End Of Heffron St.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish McDill Pond?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on McDill Pond?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is McDill Pond stocked?
Yes. In 2016 the DNR and partners stocked 835 yellow perch (small fingerling) and 1,000 black crappie (small fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.