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Eddy by Pony Creek Lake

Shawano County, Wisconsin28 acresView mapDirections

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Wisconsin DNR for this lake.

Max depth
11 ft
Bathymetric survey
Area
28 acres
Surface area
  • Rusty Crayfish
  • 11 ft max depth
  • Public access
  • Limited data
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Eddy by Pony Creek Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Eddy by Pony Creek Lake. DNR survey details →

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Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is a 28-acre lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Trout. Public access is available.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2023-05-18. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

  • Fishing3 species recorded

Swimming conditions

No reading

Limited data

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Eddy by Pony Creek Lake 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.

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Water quality measurements for Eddy by Pony Creek Lake

These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Eddy by Pony Creek Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data.

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DNR fisheries survey

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Eddy by Pony Creek Lake.

A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Eddy by Pony Creek Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. 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. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).

Fish Species (DNR-rated)

Panfish(Present)Largemouth Bass(Present)Trout(Present)
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Lake Details

Max depth

11 ft

Surface area

28 acres

Public access

Yes

Listed by Wisconsin DNR

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Fish Species

PanfishLargemouth BassTrout

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Invasive & Introduced Species

Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.

Chinese Mystery SnailEurasian Water-MilfoilRusty Crayfish

Reservoir Info (USACE NID)

Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Tilleda (completed 1910), built primarily for recreation on the NORTH BRANCH EMBARRASS; gravity-type dam, 17 ft tall and 82 ft long.

Surface area
28 ac
Normal storage
133 ac-ft
Max storage
160 ac-ft
Drainage area
70.5 sq mi
Hazard class
High
Owner
TILLEDA POND REHABILITATION DISTRICT

Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00203 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.11 km)

Nearby Lakes in Shawano County

Tilleda Off Bridge Lake—View →Tilleda PondEutrophic—View →Upper Red Lake7.5 ft clear · Eutrophic—View →Pella Lake2.5 ft clear—View →Lower Red Lake—View →Sams Lake11 ft clear · Mesotrophic—View →

Frequently asked questions about Eddy by Pony Creek Lake

Where is Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?

Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is a lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.

What is the water quality of Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?

Eddy by Pony Creek Lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.

Measurements on this page ↑

Is Eddy by Pony Creek Lake safe to swim in?

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

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How deep is Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?

Eddy by Pony Creek Lake has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 28 acres.

What fish are in Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?

Fish species found in Eddy by Pony Creek Lake include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout. Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.

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What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?

Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Eddy by Pony Creek Lake. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Eddy by Pony Creek Lake’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.

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Can I fish at Eddy by Pony Creek Lake?

Public access to Eddy by Pony Creek Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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

2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesWIDNR_WQX2 samples · 2023
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.

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