Fishing Zehner Millpond in Marshall County, Indiana

• Overview

  Marshall County in Indiana is where Zehner Millpond sits. The water sits 768 feet up. At about 129 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The town to know is Plymouth, 5 miles out. It is 27 miles to South Bend, the nearest city. Others close at hand: Kreighbaum Lake sits 0.4 miles out, Thomas Lake roughly 0.7 miles, Cook Lake sits 0.8 miles out, Holem Lake roughly 1 mile and Lake Latonka Dam sits 1.4 miles out. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Zehner Millpond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Survey and observation records for Marshall County include johnny darter, bluegill and redfin pickerel. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Anyone new to Zehner Millpond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 23°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid March. Ice usually gives way near mid March, and forms again about late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to Zehner Millpond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Boat access is recorded roughly 0.9 miles away. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Kreighbaum Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Zehner Millpond locally before you travel.