Miller Pond Fishing near Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, Michigan

• Overview

  Lenawee County, Michigan, is where Miller Pond sits. It sits at 1,004 feet above sea level. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Lenawee County are larger. Nearest town is Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, 4.8 miles off. Brooklyn lies 5.8 miles off, Napoleon another 9.6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Miller Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Lenawee County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. At Miller Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 22°F for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. The open-water window runs from around late March to about mid December in an average year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Miller Pond.

• 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. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Butter-ladle Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position at Miller Pond before loading the car.