Tilleda Pond 53 Fishing near Marion, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Wisconsin holds Tilleda Pond 53, in Shawano County. Land around it is rolling bush. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Nearest town is Marion, 10 miles off. Then Wittenberg, 13 miles, and Belle Plaine, 14 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it. Quiet on weekdays, busier when the weather turns fine.

• Where to Fish on Tilleda Pond 53

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Treat this water as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 13°F and July at about 69°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Kroening Lake is 2.2 miles distant. Signs at this water carry more weight than any list.