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Oconto Falls Pond

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Oconto Falls Pond is a dam impoundment on the Oconto River in the city of Oconto Falls. It holds walleye, northern pike, bass and panfish.

45N0.5 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 24K Hydrography.
Surface area180 acres
Max depth28 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

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

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

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

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie

Bluegill●●○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

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

  • West Side Beach Boat RampRamp
    Single concrete lane with dock. About 6 to 10 trailer stalls, restrooms and water. A daily or annual fee applies.Directions ↗
  • East Side Beach Boat RampRamp
    Concrete ramp run by the City of Oconto Falls.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
  • 4West Side Beach Boat RampPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
  • 5East Side Beach Boat RampPublic
    Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Oconto Falls 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

  • Work the old river channel and areas near the dam for walleye and smallmouth.
  • Fish docks and wood along the shore for largemouth bass and crappie.
  • The deepest water is about 28 feet, so check depth near the dam before trolling.

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