Fishing at Mill Pond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Mill Pond lies in Berkshire County, in Massachusetts. The setting is rolling bush on every side. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Berkshire County. Some 4.2 miles away sits New Marlborough, the nearest settlement. Springfield sits 31 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Mill Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Berkshire County include brown trout, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Mill Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 68°F and January near 20°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That is the shape of the year on Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, East Indies Pond at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Mill Pond.