Marion Millpond fishing

Marion Millpond fishing is stocked with Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill on a reservoir. Also recorded: Pumpkinseed. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
2025
Northern Pike
Plants on record
25
Since 2010
Species stocked
5 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
6.4 in
Surface acres
117.7

Fish at Marion Millpond

5 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Northern Pike Stocked · 10 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2025 · avg 9.7 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 6 plants · last 2015 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2015 · avg 2.8 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Crappie Stocked · 5 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2021 · avg 5.2 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 2 plants · last 2010 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2010 · avg 3.4 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2012 · avg 6.5 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide

How Marion Millpond is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 515 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Waupaca County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

19,460

Fish stocked in 2011

8,020

Fish stocked in 2012

4,840

Fish stocked in 2013

4,696

Fish stocked in 2014

3,400

Fish stocked in 2015

8,669

Fish stocked in 2016

4,893

Fish stocked in 2018

3,066

Fish stocked in 2021

3,000

Fish stocked in 2023

250

Fish stocked in 2025

300

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Northern Pike30011 inreport
2023Northern Pike25012 inreport
2021Crappie3,0005 inreport
2018Northern Pike3,0668.7 inreport
2016Northern Pike2,8938 inreport
2016Crappie2,0007 inreport
2015Largemouth Bass5,7761.9 inreport
2015Northern Pike2,8939.4 inreport
2014Largemouth Bass2,6503.2 inreport
2014Northern Pike7509.5 inreport
2013Crappie1,4986 inreport
2013Northern Pike50014 inreport
2013Largemouth Bass2,6982.11 inreport
2012Largemouth Bass2,6953 inreport
2012Northern Pike2507.5 inreport
2012Yellow Perch1,8957 inreport
2011Northern Pike2,6248.4 inreport
2011Largemouth Bass5,3963 inreport
2010Bluegill3,0005 inreport
2010Crappie2,5006 inreport
2010Bluegill2,9901.8 inreport
2010Northern Pike2,7908.35 inreport
2010Yellow Perch5,0006 inreport
2010Largemouth Bass1,1953.87 inreport
2010Crappie1,9851.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Marion, WI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Impoundment of the North Branch Pigeon River, dammed under Hwy 110 in Marion. Two city ramps with docks: Lions Point Park near the dam, and Wallace Park near the west end, which adds a vault toilet and a shelter with tables. DNR says neither dock is ADA accessible.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Marion Millpond?

Fishing Marion Millpond usually means Northern Pike: Northern Pike accounts for 10 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 3 more. Northern Pike was last stocked 2025, averaging 9.7 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2015, averaging 2.8 in. Crappie was last stocked 2021, averaging 5.2 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2010, averaging 3.4 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Pumpkinseed is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Marion Millpond stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 2010. About 515 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Waupaca County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Marion Millpond?

Stocked fish average 6.4 in. Northern Pike average 9.7 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.8 in. Crappie average 5.2 in. Bluegill average 3.4 in.

How do you get on Marion Millpond?

The nearest town is Marion, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Impoundment of the North Branch Pigeon River, dammed under Hwy 110 in Marion. Two city ramps with docks: Lions Point Park near the dam, and Wallace Park near the west end, which adds a vault toilet and a shelter with tables. DNR says neither dock is ADA accessible.

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