Chute Pond at
Oconto County, Wisconsin433 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Chute Pond at. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 19 ft max depth
- Public access
Chute Pond at in Oconto County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 433 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Chute Pond at. DNR survey details →
Chute Pond at is a 433-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 38 other monitored lakes in Oconto County, Chute Pond at ranks #33 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-06-08. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Chute Pond at covers about 430 acres in Oconto County. It has one public boat landing. Vrbo is where to look for cabins and lake homes around Chute Pond at, and Booking.com and Expedia search hotels near the lake for your dates.
What Chute Pond at is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyModerate algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Chute Pond at is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Chute Pond at
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Chute Pond at, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Phosphorus 27.6 µg/L. TSI 52.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 6ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 27.6µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 52 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Chute Pond at typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 73°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 80°F) and coldest in May (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (64°F) to its warmest (80°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 44 field readings (2024–2026) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Chute Pond at water temperature breakdown →
Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Chute Pond at.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Chute Pond at’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. Monitored by volunteers since 2017. 18 stations on file (most recent sample 2025).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
19 ft
Surface area
433 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
243 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
8.1 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
866 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- East ShorePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fish Species
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Invasive & Introduced Species
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Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 7 years of monitoring (2020–2026).
Water clarity
Stable7 years
Phosphorus
Stable-0.2 µg/L/yr7 years
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Chute Pond at is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Chute (completed 1937), built primarily for recreation on the NORTH BRANCH OCONTO; gravity-type dam, 18 ft tall and 450 ft long.
- Surface area
- 440 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,800 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 5,300 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 188 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Oconto County
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00162 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.87 km)
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Frequently asked questions about Chute Pond at
Where is Chute Pond at?
- Chute Pond at is a lake in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Chute Pond at?
- Chute Pond at in Oconto County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 27.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 19 ft. Surface area: 433 acres.
Is Chute Pond at safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Chute Pond at?
- Chute Pond at typically sits around 71°F at the surface in August, from 44 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2026). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Chute Pond at?
- Chute Pond at has a maximum depth of 19 feet. The lake covers 433 acres.
What fish are in Chute Pond at?
- Fish species found in Chute Pond at include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike. Chute Pond at is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Chute Pond at?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Largemouth Bass as common on Chute Pond at. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Chute Pond at’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 7 years of monitoring is stable. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Chute Pond at?
- Chute Pond at has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include East Shore. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Chute Pond at?
- Chute Pond at has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
46 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX46 samples · 2020–2026
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory