Tilleda Pond
Tilleda Pond in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 64.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.
- Max depth
- 11 ft
- Area
- 28 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Tilleda Pond is a 28-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 11 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. 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. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 64.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 64.4 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Tilleda Pond
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 11 ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Tilleda PondPublic
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.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 3 stations on file (most recent sample 2023).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #21 of 21 lakes in Shawano County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Tilleda Pond holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Shawano County
Frequently asked questions about Tilleda Pond
What is the water quality grade for Tilleda Pond?
- Tilleda Pond in Shawano County, Wisconsin has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 64.4 µg/L. Maximum depth: 11 ft. Surface area: 28 acres.
Is Tilleda Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Tilleda Pond has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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.
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.
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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)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated 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