Merton Millpond 26 Fishing near Merton, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Within Waukesha County, Wisconsin, you have Merton Millpond 26. Elevation runs to 955 feet. With some 34 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The nearest place of any size is Merton, 0.4 miles away. After that come Hartland at 3.8 miles and Sussex at 4.2 miles. Others within reach: Lake Keesus about 1.2 miles, Monches Millpond 38 3.3 miles off, Lake Five about 3.4 miles, Beaver Lake 3.4 miles off and North Lake about 4 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Merton Millpond 26

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. Reported across Waukesha County: common carp, bluegill, brown trout and rainbow trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 17°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. On average, early April opens the water and early December closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to this water by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Picnic facilities are recorded some half a mile out. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Lake Keesus is 1.2 miles off. Nothing on this water should be assumed from this page alone.