Marlu Millpond in Pope County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Marlu Millpond sits within Pope County in Minnesota. It sits at 1,306 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 23 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Pope County list holds plenty of bigger water. 5.9 miles away sits Glenwood, the nearest town. Then Starbuck, 12 miles, and Sauk Centre, 19 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Marlu Millpond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across Pope County, recorded fish include largemouth bass, common carp and northern pike. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Marlu Millpond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 9°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Marlu Millpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The water borders Sedan Pond Wildlife Management Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. 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. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Marlu Lake, 1.1 miles out. Where Marlu Millpond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.