Oak Hill Pond

Oak Hill Pond is a pond in Polk County, Iowa. Oak Hill Pond covers about 0.5 acres.

What to Expect at Oak Hill Pond

Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Pond

Fish reported from Oak Hill Pond include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Oak Hill Pond also list bluegill and channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Oak Hill, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Oak Hill, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Oak Hill, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Oak Hill Pond

On a first trip to Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill Pond

Spring on Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.