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Dells Pond

Eau Claire, Wisconsin — Eau Claire County.

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431Surface acres
1Public access sites
0.8 miShoreline trails

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 76245828).

Location & fast facts

Where Dells Pond is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Dells Pond.

Fast facts

About Dells Pond

  • County: Eau Claire
  • Town: Eau Claire
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 217 mi from Milwaukee and 91 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass
  • Walking. 0.8 mi of trail near the shore (trails)
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Curly-leaf pondweed and Rusty Crayfish recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

30 ftMaximum depth
739Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Largemouth Bass (common), Smallmouth Bass (common), Northern Pike (common), Walleye (common), Musky (present), Panfish (present), Catfish (present).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Riverine

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Dells Pond (WBIC 2149900); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Dells Pond shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Mount Simon Park Boat Ramp (Boat launch)1½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchShoreline trail
  1. 1Mount Simon Park Boat Ramp
    Boat launch · Eau Claire

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 76245828), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Dashed trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Shoreline trails

0.8 miTrail within 100 m of shore
About 10%Of the shoreline
NoLoops the whole lake
South shoreWhere

OpenStreetMap shows about 0.8 mi of public hiking and walking trail within about 100 m (330 ft) of the Dells Pond shoreline, mostly along the south shore.

Trails along the shore

The dashed brown line on the lake map shows these trails. We include paths, footways and marked trails that OpenStreetMap doesn't mark as private, and leave out roads, sidewalks and snowmobile corridors. Mapped trails can still cross private land or close for the season, and not every trail is mapped, so follow posted signs.

Trails: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). Map data as of Oct 9, 2026. Trail lengths count only the parts within about 100 m of the USGS NHD lake outline.

Campgrounds near Dells Pond

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Dells Pond, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.8304, -91.4862). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Dells Pond. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Dells Pond

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Mount Simon Park Boat RampEau ClaireEau Claire Park & Rec Dept.Boat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating44.8326, -91.5024

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Dells Pond

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Dells Pond

    How big is Dells Pond?

    Dells Pond covers about 431 acres in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Eau Claire County).

    How deep is Dells Pond?

    The maximum recorded depth is 30 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Dells Pond?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Panfish and Catfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Dells Pond?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Mount Simon Park Boat Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Dells Pond?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Dells Pond?

    Dells Pond touches Eau Claire in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

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