Tigges Pond Willey

Tigges Pond Willey is a pond in Carroll County, Iowa. Tigges Pond Willey covers about 4 acres.

What to Expect at Tigges Pond Willey

Tigges Pond Willey 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 Tigges Pond Willey

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Tigges Pond Willey

On a first trip to Tigges Willey, 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 Tigges Pond Willey

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