The Gathering Pond at Milford Lake is going to winter hours immediately.

The pond, also called the Milford Fish Hatchery Supply Lake, is located below the dam of Milford Reservoir.

State Parks officials said it will be open to fishing only under reduced winter hours, beginning immediately. The new winter hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekends only and will be in place through March 16.

On weekdays the gate just beyond the River Walk Trail parking lot will be closed. Fishing is restricted to weekend days. Other activities such as wildlife viewing and hiking will be permitted by foot traffic during the weekdays.