McDill Pond is a 247-acre impoundment of the Plover River in Portage County, Wisconsin. With a maximum depth of 19 feet and average depth of 5 feet, this slow flowage offers beginner-friendly flat water paddling conditions, though it can become choppy on the main body during windy days.

Two public boat launches provide access: one adjacent to Business 51 bridge and another at the end of Heffron Street (3499 Heffron St.). Additional put-in points are available at Koziczkowski Park, which features a swim beach and hiking trails.

Notable paddling destinations include Spring Slough on the east shore under the power lines, containing the highest aquatic plant diversity in the county. The Godfrey and Maybelle Erickson Audubon Wildlife Area offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Paddlers can observe osprey nests atop the power lines (nestlings visible in early spring) and cliff swallow nests under the Business 51 bridge.

Navigation channels include the North and South Channels on the west shore, which continue through road culverts large enough for canoes and kayaks. The northernmost section features a 16-foot deep area from sand trap dredging, bordered by shallow spawning flats frequented by various bird species.

Regulations require slow-no-wake in all channels, and only trolling motors or paddle craft are permitted in Spring Slough. The lake's bottom composition is 60% sand, 20% muck, and 20% gravel. Water clarity is moderate.

A typical paddling circuit exploring the main features takes 2-3 hours to complete. The Green Circle Trail parallels portions of the shoreline. While development lines much of the shore, several natural areas provide opportunities to observe turtles, bluebirds, osprey, and various fish species.