Rockville Centre in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Fish of Mill River Legend
Mill River Greenway Trail
Trout, which are less plentiful on Long Island than bass, have an almost cult-like following of anglers who are infatuated with studying the fish as they are with actually catching them.
Unlike bass, which can survive under conditions that would kill other species, trout need clean, clear, cool water to thrive, making them relatively uncommon here. The lakes created by the damming of Mill River are murky and shallow, so they warm up quickly in hot spells.
South Pond is the only Hempstead lake with trout. It also has bass, carp, bluegills, and other warm-water species, and is a bit deeper than most, and is easy to fish from the shore. The trout in South Pond are the three most commonly found in eastern waters: rainbow, brown, and brook. Although trout were said to be plentiful in upper Mill River until its waters were slowed centuries ago by mill dams, South Pond only has this game fish because the state stocks them there.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 40.24′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McDonald Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); The Changing Water Levels of Hempstead Lake (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named McDonald Pond (about 400 feet away); The Suburban Oasis Built by a Thirsty City (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Dr. Morgan Days Park (approx. half a mile away); DeMott Millstone
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
3. Nearby signage: Birds and Fish, Beware!
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
4. Another nearby sign: Be Kind to Your Web-Footed Friends
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
