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McDill Pond

Portage County, Wisconsin

McDill Pond is a dammed section of the Plover River at Whiting, next to Stevens Point in Portage County. It is a popular local spot for bass, northern pike and panfish.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at McDill Pond (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area247 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Northern Pike●●●○○

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

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

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

Boat launches

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

McDill Pond AccessRamp
State concrete ramp, one lane, dock, lighting, accessible fishing platform, 16-20 stalls.Directions ↗
Heffron Street Boat RampRamp
City of Stevens Point concrete ramp, 1-5 trailer stalls on the street, no turnaround.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
4Heffron Street Boat RampPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
5McDill Pond AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in McDill Pond 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

Use the accessible fishing platform at the state ramp if you do not have a boat.
Eurasian milfoil is present. Clean weeds off your boat and trailer.
Heffron Street has no turnaround, so use the main access for trailers.

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