Fishing Spiveys Millpond in Robeson County, North Carolina

• Overview

  Spiveys Millpond is a Robeson County water, North Carolina side. It stands 52 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Robeson County are larger. Fairmont at 10 miles is the nearest place to stop. Then Mullins, 12 miles, and Dillon, 13 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Spiveys Millpond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover redfin pickerel, bluegill, pumpkinseed, sawcheek darter and spotted sunfish. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. The shape of Spiveys Millpond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 80°F, with January the cold end at about 44°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Spiveys Millpond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Pages Millpond, 1.2 miles out. Signs at Spiveys Millpond carry more weight than any list.