Dells Pond Fishing
A 622-acre Wisconsin flowage in Eau Claire County, down to 30 feet.
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Getting acquainted with Dells Pond
The WDNR lists Dells Pond at 622 acres, a flowage in Eau Claire County. Depths reach 30 feet at the deepest spot, with a mean of 9 feet. In a straight line, under a mile separates the lake from Eau Claire. Fisheries work here comes out of the West Central Region. Lake class on the WDNR layer reads complex riverine.
Musky are managed here, listed as natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2). Its walleye come from natural reproduction only, per the WDNR. Walleye rules here follow the ceded territory standard. Fish on its WDNR list include largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, catfish and muskellunge. Its Find a Lake page lists 2 boat landings. WDNR satellite clarity is 5.6 feet for 2017.
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The DNR sorts the Dells Pond fishery into abundant, common and present groups.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Northern Pike | Common |
| Smallmouth Bass | Common |
| Walleye | Common |
| Catfish | Present |
| Musky | Present |
| Panfish | Present |
Walleye at Dells Pond rely on natural reproduction only. The musky layer lists Dells Pond as natural reproduction plus stocking (cat. 2).
The WDNR class note for Dells Pond
“Complex riverine lakes often support great fisheries for riverine species like smallmouth bass, and in some systems, walleye.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Landings around Dells Pond
No WDNR boat access point is mapped on Dells Pond, so the nearest mapped landings are listed below.
Public landings near Dells Pond
- Mount Simon Park Boat RampDells Pond/Chippewa River, under a mile northwest
- Riverview Park Boat RampDells Pond/Chippewa River, 1 mile north
- Carson Park Boat RampHalfmoon Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Hobbs LandingChippewa River, 2 miles southwest
- Lake Altoona AccessAltoona Lake, 3 miles east
- Lake Altoona County Park Boat RampAltoona Lake, 4 miles east
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
Depth and bottom of Dells Pond
Under the water, Dells Pond is 60% sand, 10% gravel, 5% rock, 25% muck, per the DNR.
Hydrologically, Dells Pond is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Dells Pond has these invasive species on file: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil and rusty crayfish. Rinse gear before the next lake.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
The rule table for Dells Pond
WDNR lists these Dells Pond seasons and bag rules species by species.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length is 13", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 16" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | September 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fish. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
The WDNR record for Dells Pond adds: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
County text for Eau Claire: Eau Claire County is partially in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).
Dells Pond is north of US Highway 10 for pike, and in the Southern Bass Zone for bass.
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Dells Pond beside its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dells Pond | 622 | 30 | 0 | complex riverine | |
| Halfmoon Lake, Eau Claire County | 2 miles southwest | 135 | 9 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Altoona Lake | 4 miles east | 720 | 25 | 2 | complex riverine |
| Lake Hallie, Lake Hallie 2 | 4 miles northeast | 79 | 13 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| Cooley Lake, Eau Claire County | 7 miles southwest | 34 | 8 | 0 | complex riverine |
| Elk Creek Lake* | 8 miles west | 57 | 17 | 1 | simple riverine |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
In reach of Dells Pond
Other Wisconsin lakes close to Dells Pond
- Halfmoon Lake, Eau Claire County2 miles southwest
- Altoona Lake4 miles east
- Lake Hallie, Lake Hallie 24 miles northeast
- Cooley Lake, Eau Claire County7 miles southwest
- Elk Creek Lake*8 miles west
Tackle shops a short drive from Dells Pond
- Buroker's Taxidermy Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Eau Claire, under a mile
- Big Sportsmans Outletbait and tackle shop, Eau Claire, 1 mile
- Rod-N-Bobbs Incbait and tackle shop, Eau Claire, 2 miles
- Scheels All Sportssporting goods store, Eau Claire, 4 miles
- Walmart Eau Clairefarm and general store with fishing gear, Eau Claire, 5 miles
- Fleet Farm Eau Clairefarm and general store with fishing gear, Eau Claire, 5 miles
Nearby Wisconsin towns for Dells Pond
- Eau Claireunder a mile
- Seymour3 miles
- Altoona3 miles
County pages for Dells Pond
- Eau Claire Countyseat: Eau Claire
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Shoreline scenes a drive from Dells Pond
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Quick facts people look up on Dells Pond
How far is Dells Pond from the nearest Wisconsin town?
In Eau Claire County, WDNR West Central Region, under a mile from Eau Claire.
How big is Dells Pond by the WDNR count?
About 622 acres and 30 feet at the deepest.
Which landing should I use to launch on Dells Pond?
No mapped ramp; nearby landings are listed.
Does the WDNR list walleye in Dells Pond?
Find a Lake names largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), catfish (present), muskellunge (present) and panfish (present).
What can I keep from Dells Pond?
Walleye, sauger and hybrids, per WDNR: The minimum length is 13", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 16" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
Is a stamp needed on Dells Pond?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
What lake class is Dells Pond?
Satellite clarity about 5.6 feet (2017). Bottom: 60% sand, 10% gravel, 5% rock, 25% muck. WDNR class: complex riverine. Type: drainage.
Where can I buy bait on the way to Dells Pond?
Closest on our list: Buroker's Taxidermy Bait & Tackle, under a mile.
Does Dells Pond have zebra mussels?
The DNR records chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed, eurasian water-milfoil and rusty crayfish.
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