Mill Pond Lake near Lake Nebagamon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mill Pond Lake belongs to Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. Roughly 81 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 2.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. On our Bayfield County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest place of any size is Lake Nebagamon, 13 miles away. The big place round here is Saint Paul, 137 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Mill Pond Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Bayfield County: rainbow smelt, brown trout, yellow perch, rainbow trout and white sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Mill Pond Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°F in January and 67°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Mill Pond Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Moon Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Rules at Mill Pond Lake are worth checking on the day.