Old Mill Pond near Turtle Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Old Mill Pond is set in Barron County, Wisconsin. It lies 1,247 feet above sea level. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. Most waters listed here for Barron County are larger. Nearest place of any size is Turtle Lake, 0.2 miles away. Saint Paul is the closest city, 56 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Old Mill Pond

  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. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Barron County, recorded fish include brown trout, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Old Mill Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 70°F at the top of summer and 10°F at the bottom of winter. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That shapes the year on Old Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The nearest car park is 170 yards from the water. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Elbow Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Old Mill Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.