Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW)

Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW) is a pond in Polk County, Iowa. Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW) covers about 1 acre.

What to Expect at Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW)

Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW) was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW)

Fish reported from Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW) include bluegill and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW) also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Big Creek Watershed 1 (NW), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Big Creek Watershed 1 (NW), fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Big Creek Watershed 1 (NW), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW)

On a first trip to Big Creek Watershed 1 (NW), check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Big Creek Lake Watershed Pond 1 (NW)

Spring on Big Creek Watershed 1 (NW) is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Big Creek Watershed 1 (NW) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.