Hubbell Pond near Milford: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hubbell Pond is one of the Oakland County listings for Michigan. The bank is 899 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 68 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. You are 0.9 miles from Milford. Wixom is 5.7 miles away, with Wolverine Lake at 7.3 miles. Not far off: Phillip Lake within 0.6 miles, Moore Lake after 1.6 miles, Honeywell Lake within 2 miles, Sears Lake after 2.1 miles and Rowe Lake within 2.5 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Hubbell Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Hubbell Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hubbell Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Canoe / Kayak Launch provides a boat ramp about 120 yards away. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Phillip Lake, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Hubbell Pond before loading the car.