Willow Mill Pond, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Willow Mill Pond lies in Columbia County, Wisconsin. The surface lies 823 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 21 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It lies lower than most water we list in Wisconsin. Rio is the closest town at 2.9 miles. It is 30 miles to Madison, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Willow Mill Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Columbia County include brown trout, common carp, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and northern pike. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Willow Mill Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 71°F; the cold one sits at 16°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly early December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Expect Willow Mill Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Silver Springs Pond, 2.7 miles away. The position on Willow Mill Pond is worth confirming on the day.