Mill Pond, Sayville
Mill Pond is a small shallow pond located in Sayville just north of Montauk Highway and immediately west of Mill Pond Road.
Physical Features:
Elevation: 10 feet
Area: 6 acres
Shoreline Length: 0.5 miles
Maximum depth: 3 feet
Town: Islip
Access (Informal):
Directions: Mill Pond is on the north side of Montauk Highway in Sayville, just east of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) overpass and immediately west of Mill Pond Rd.
Restrictions: Hand launched boats are allowed; shoreline access is available but limited. No left turn onto Montauk Hwy from Mill Pond Road.
Fish Species:
- Largemouth Bass
- Sunfish
Fishing:
Primary targets are largemouth bass and sunfish. By late spring, the growth of aquatic plants in Mill Pond render fishing difficult and necessitates the use of weedless lures (PDF).
Regulations:
Statewide Fishing Regulations Apply
Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch:
Visit NYS Department of Health website (link leaves DEC's website) for health advice on eating fish you catch. Scroll to the bottom of the page for Long Island freshwater waterbodies.
