Roxbury Pond Fishing Guide, Chippewa County, Michigan

• Overview

  Roxbury Pond belongs to Chippewa County, Michigan. It stands 607 feet above sea level. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Chippewa County standards. Some 25 miles away sits Newberry, the nearest settlement. Greater Sudbury sits 191 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Roxbury Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Chippewa County: rainbow smelt, bloater and lake whitefish. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Anyone new to Roxbury Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 15°F in January to roughly 64°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Time your trip to Roxbury Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a car park 160 yards from the bank. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Naomikong Lake at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Roxbury Pond carry more weight than any list.