Miller Pond in Chemung County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Chemung County, New York, sits Miller Pond. It sits at 856 feet above sea level. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Chemung County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Elmira, 1.5 miles off. Beyond it, Southport at 1.8 miles and West Elmira at 2.7 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Miller Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name common carp, green sunfish, smallmouth bass, white sucker and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Miller Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 69°F and January near 23°F on the long-run figures. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. Climate averages put the opening at about late March and the closing near late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Miller Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Foster Pond, 1.7 miles out. Treat access at Miller Pond as something to verify.