Manawa Millpond

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Manawa Millpond is a dammed section of the Little Wolf River at the city of Manawa in Waupaca County. It is a shallow pond with northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.

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Outline: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 24K Hydrography. Check: this outline's area differs from the listed acreage, so its size or shape may be off.

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Surface area180 acres

Max depth12 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Little Wolf Park Boat LandingRamp
On County Highway N.Directions ↗
Riverview Drive AccessPublic
Water access off Riverview Drive in Manawa.Directions ↗
Manawa Area Veterans Freedom ParkPublic
Non-motorized boats only. Open year round.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Manawa Millpond are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The pond is shallow, so look for weeds and wood for pike and bass.
Kayaks and canoes can launch at Veterans Freedom Park, even in winter.
The river inlet gives small boats extra water to explore.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.