Avis Millpond in Salem County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Avis Millpond in the Salem County part of New Jersey. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. It measures about 29 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Supplies mean a trip to Woodstown, 2.6 miles off. For a city, Philadelphia is 23 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Avis Millpond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Salem County records list bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and chain pickerel among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Avis Millpond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 76°F and January reads 32°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Avis Millpond the season follows that pattern closely. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. 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. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Slabtown Lake sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Avis Millpond if anything is unclear.