Milo Wood Pond in Chelan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Chelan County entry here is Milo Wood Pond, in Washington. The surface lies 3,776 feet up. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Chelan County list holds plenty of bigger water. 7.6 miles away sits South Wenatchee, the nearest town. The big place round here is Renton, 89 miles distant. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Milo Wood Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Milo Wood Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 59°F and January about 23°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Milo Wood Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Steffen Brothers Reservoir is 0.1 miles distant. For Milo Wood Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.