Old Mill Pond is a reservoir in Washington, near Pacific County.
Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.
Old Mill Pond is a reservoir in Pacific County, Washington and covers about 2.4 acres.
The small size of Old Mill Pond makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.
During a cold winter outing near the edge of deeper water near visible bait, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
During the first hour near a rocky edge before changing areas, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
During a careful second pass near the edge of deeper water where food is present, rainbow Trout have also been stocked here; that proves fish were released, but it does not promise that they are still common or easy to catch.
During a careful second pass near the downwind side under flat light, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.
While using a quick comparison of two banks near a soft-to-hard bottom change near visible bait, early in the year, protected water and the first warm afternoon can be the best clues; as the water heats up, check deeper edges without assuming every fish is on the bottom; cooling fall water often makes points and firm banks useful again.
During a return to the best bank near a channel bend after a cold night, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
During a check of nearby water near a shaded bank near visible bait, record the wind, water color, lure depth that worked, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.