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Manawa Millpond

Waupaca County · river-fed, with current

180Acres
12ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Manawa Millpond is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 12 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

1 public
Bottomsand 60% · muck 40%
Parks3

Stocking

DNR records
2015
19,170 northern pike small fingerling, 3.3"
6,825 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.9"
2014
19,181 northern pike small fingerling, 3"
4,750 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3.2"
2013
19,198 northern pike small fingerling, 4.8"
4,794 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.11"
2012
4,795 largemouth bass large fingerling, 3"

The DNR has 12 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Flowering Rush · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Manawa Millpond

Within 25 miles
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Bear LakeWaupaca4.219462 ft
Vesey LakeWaupaca4.9548 ft
Ogdensburg PondWaupaca6.8629 ft
White LakeWaupaca7.21,02611 ft
Partridge Crop LakeWaupaca8.62438 ft
Colic BayouWaupaca9.65124 ft
Weyauwega LakeWaupaca10.125110 ft
Cincoe LakeWaupaca10.21694 ft

Manawa Millpond questions

How deep is Manawa Millpond?

Manawa Millpond is 12 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 180 acres.

What fish are in Manawa Millpond?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (common).

Where is the boat launch on Manawa Millpond?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Manawa Millpond?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Manawa Millpond?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Manawa Millpond stocked?

Yes. In 2015 the DNR and partners stocked 19,170 northern pike (small fingerling) and 6,825 largemouth bass (large 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 2026-10-08.