Fishing at Goodman Millpond, Marinette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Goodman Millpond belongs to Marinette County, Wisconsin. The country here is mixed forest. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Kingsford lies 18 miles from the water. Iron Mountain is 19 miles away, with Niagara at 20 miles. Others worth noting: Clark Lake (0.4 miles), Woods Lake 1.1 miles, Second Lake (1.4 miles), Nadjak Lake 1.4 miles and Hobachee Lake (2.4 miles). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Goodman Millpond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Marinette County: brown trout, rainbow trout and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Goodman Millpond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 11°F in January up to 66°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It holds true on Goodman Millpond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Clark Lake is 0.4 miles distant. For Goodman Millpond, the notice at the access point is the final word.