Tilleda Pond
Shawano County, Wisconsin28 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Tilleda Pond. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Rusty Crayfish
- 11 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Tilleda Pond in Shawano County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 64.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Tilleda Pond. DNR survey details →
Tilleda Pond is a 28-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic 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 with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Shawano County, Tilleda Pond ranks #21 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2021-08-30. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Tilleda Pond covers about 28 acres in Shawano County. It has one public boat landing. If you are planning to stay, you can search lake houses and cabins around Tilleda Pond on Vrbo, or look for a hotel room near the lake on Booking.com or Expedia.
What Tilleda Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing3 species recorded
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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 Tilleda Pond 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 Tilleda Pond
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Tilleda Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 64.4 µg/L. TSI 64.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 64.4µg/L | Poor 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. | 64 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Ask about Tilleda Pond
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Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Tilleda Pond.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Tilleda Pond’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)
Lake Details
Max depth
11 ft
Surface area
28 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Recreation & Access
- Tilleda PondPublic
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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Fishing Tilleda Pond
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Tilleda Pond 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
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Tilleda Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bowler Wastewater Treatment FacilityBowler · 3.5 mi away · NPDES WI0021237Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Tilleda Pond
Where is Tilleda Pond?
- Tilleda Pond 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 Tilleda Pond?
- Tilleda Pond in Shawano County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 64.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.
Is Tilleda Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Tilleda Pond?
- Tilleda Pond has a maximum depth of 11 feet. The lake covers 28 acres.
What fish are in Tilleda Pond?
- Fish species found in Tilleda Pond include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout. Tilleda Pond is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Tilleda Pond?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Panfish as present on Tilleda Pond. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Tilleda Pond’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Tilleda Pond?
- Tilleda Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tilleda Pond. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Tilleda Pond?
- Tilleda Pond 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
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX3 samples · 2021
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory