Putney Millpond near Vandercook Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Michigan, Putney Millpond belongs to Jackson County. The surface lies 1,033 feet up. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Jackson County are larger. The nearest place of any size is Vandercook Lake, 7.3 miles away. It is 38 miles to Ann Arbor, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Putney Millpond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Jackson County include bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Putney Millpond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly mid December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Putney Millpond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Burns Property runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Grand Lake, 1.1 miles away. None of that is settled for Putney Millpond in what we hold.