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Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond

Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond is a reservoir in Madison County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond

Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond is a pond in Madison County, Iowa. Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond covers about 7 acres.

What to Expect at Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond

Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond 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 Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond

Fish reported from Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For bass at Deer Creek Wildlife Unit, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Deer Creek Wildlife Unit, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond

On a first trip to Deer Creek Wildlife Unit, 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 Deer Creek Wildlife Unit Pond

Spring on Deer Creek Wildlife Unit 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 Deer Creek Wildlife Unit can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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