Reservoir Pond fishing

Reservoir Pond fishing is stocked with Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Crappie, Northern Pike, and Bluegill on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
2024
Walleye
Plants on record
26
Since 2010
Species recorded
6
Average size
7 in
Surface acres
418.4

Fish at Reservoir Pond

6 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2024 · avg 7 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2023 · avg 11.2 in · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Crappie Stocked · 4 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2022 · avg 5.6 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2019 · avg 5 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 3 plants · last 2019 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2019 · avg 6.3 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last 2014 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2014 · avg 3.7 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide

How Reservoir Pond is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 407 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Oconto County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

1,143

Fish stocked in 2011

1,963

Fish stocked in 2012

25

Fish stocked in 2013

42,868

Fish stocked in 2014

100,022

Fish stocked in 2015

4,151

Fish stocked in 2017

4,126

Fish stocked in 2018

2,500

Fish stocked in 2019

7,136

Fish stocked in 2021

4,126

Fish stocked in 2022

1,750

Fish stocked in 2023

50

Fish stocked in 2024

249

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2024Walleye2499 inreport
2023Rainbow Trout5013 inreport
2022Crappie1,7506 inreport
2021Walleye4,1266.8 inreport
2019Crappie59 inreport
2019Walleye4,1267 inreport
2019Bluegill58 inreport
2019Yellow Perch3,0006 inreport
2018Yellow Perch2,5007 inreport
2017Walleye4,1263.2 inreport
2015Rainbow Trout2512 inreport
2015Walleye4,1268.1 inreport
2014Crappie52,0251.5 inreport
2014Northern Pike7,4902.52 inreport
2014Bluegill40,4821 inreport
2014Rainbow Trout2510 inreport
2013Bluegill4,6856 inreport
2013Northern Pike29,5354.8 inreport
2013Walleye4927.8 inreport
2013Crappie2,4876 inreport
2013Walleye3,6696.8 inreport
2013Yellow Perch2,0006 inreport
2012Rainbow Trout2510 inreport
2011Walleye1,9387 inreport
2011Rainbow Trout2511 inreport
2010Walleye1,1437 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Townsend, WI
Facilities
dock

Despite its name, a 413-acre flowage west of Townsend, joined to Horn, Little Horn and Explosion lakes. Town launches, all short on parking: a paved ramp and dock reached by backing 280 ft from Lakeview Lane, a concrete ramp off Forest Ave with an ADA dock, and a carry-in at the end of Roosevelt St.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

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

About Reservoir Pond

The lake has aquatic invasive species, specifically noting the presence of Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, and Eurasian Water-Milfoil. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Common questions

What fish are at Reservoir Pond?

Fishing Reservoir Pond usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 9 of 26 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 4 more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2023, averaging 11.2 in. Crappie was last stocked 2022, averaging 5.6 in. Bluegill was last stocked 2019, averaging 5 in. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Reservoir Pond stocked?

Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2010. About 407 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 6 lakes in Oconto County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2016 and 2020.

How big are the fish stocked at Reservoir Pond?

Stocked fish average 7 in. Walleye average 7 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.2 in. Crappie average 5.6 in. Bluegill average 5 in.

How do you get on Reservoir Pond?

The nearest town is Townsend, WI. Facilities include dock. Despite its name, a 413-acre flowage west of Townsend, joined to Horn, Little Horn and Explosion lakes. Town launches, all short on parking: a paved ramp and dock reached by backing 280 ft from Lakeview Lane, a concrete ramp off Forest Ave with an ADA dock, and a carry-in at the end of Roosevelt St.

Which lakes near Reservoir Pond were stocked more recently?

Trump Lake (11.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Trump Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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