This pond was undoubtedly named for the muddy
brown color of the water.
Although the amount of silt in the water
likely affects the spawning success of
nest-builders such as sunfish and largemouth
bass, reproduction has been
successful enough to produce moderate numbers
of bass with an occasional
citation. A wide size range of bass was noted
indicating a balanced population.
Average weights were good.
Bluegill and black crappie were also present
in low to moderate numbers. Most
bluegill were small, 5 inches or less.
However, nice size crappie were
occasionally taken, either in the area near
the dam or around the island.
Pumpkinseed sunfish were also present.
MUD MILL POND
60.0 acres
VEGETATION
Although much of the pond shoreline was vegetated with water willow,
smartweed, and other emergent plants, there was little vegetation in the
pond itself. Spatterdock occurred in scattered patches throughout the
pond and crappie appeared to hold in the cooler water of those beds.
Duckweed was present among the shoreline plants but did not affect
angling.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The shallow depth throughout much of the pond makes running an outboard
difficult at times. Visibility is generally poor due to the muddy water
so maintaining a legal no-wake speed is best to avoid damage to
outboards. This pond lies on the state line Maryland and Delaware.
Since there isno reciprocity agreement between the two states, anglers
have to be sure they are holding an appropriate license for their
location on the pond.