White River Pond
Waushara County, Wisconsin60 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for White River Pond. Here is what has been measured.
- Curly-Leaf Pondweed
- 29 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
White River Pond in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.6 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 60 acres.
Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on White River Pond. DNR survey details →
White River Pond is a 60-acre lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 29 feet. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2026-04-23. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What White River Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Fishing4 species recorded
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether White River 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 White River Pond
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for White River Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.6 ft. TSI 45.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 9.6ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| 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. | 45 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on White River Pond.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows White River Pond’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 2 years of monitoring is declining. 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 2024. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2026).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
29 ft
Surface area
60 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
Lake Size & Watershed
Watershed (drainage) area
2 sq mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Shoreline
1.5 mi
HydroLAKES / HydroSHEDS
Elevation
948 ft
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Lake DrivePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing White River Pond
- → White River Pond fishing: DNR survey catch rates, species & stocking
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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.
Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2024–2025). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Worsening2 years
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
White River Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Upper White River (completed 1923), built primarily for recreation on the WEST BRANCH WHITE; earth-type dam, 20 ft tall and 120 ft long.
- Surface area
- 64 ac
- Normal storage
- 620 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 880 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- White River Lake District
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00233 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.5 km)
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Frequently asked questions about White River Pond
Where is White River Pond?
- White River Pond is a lake in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of White River Pond?
- White River Pond in Waushara County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 9.6 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 29 ft. Surface area: 60 acres.
Is White River Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is White River Pond?
- White River Pond has a maximum depth of 29 feet. The lake covers 60 acres.
What fish are in White River Pond?
- Fish species found in White River Pond include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout. White River Pond is located in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at White River Pond?
- Wisconsin DNR rates Largemouth Bass as abundant on White River Pond. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows White River Pond’s water-quality measurements separately, and the water-quality trend over 2 years of monitoring is declining. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on White River Pond?
- White River Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Drive. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at White River Pond?
- White River 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
15 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024–2026. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX15 samples · 2024–2026
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 2130 B ~ Nephelometric Method
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