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Vander Weerd Pit

Vander Weerd Pit is a reservoir in Sioux County, Iowa.

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Vander Weerd Pit is a reservoir in Sioux County, Iowa. Vander Weerd Pit reaches a recorded 25 feet.

What to Expect at Vander Weerd Pit

Vander Weerd Pit has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Vander Weerd Pit

A reliable current fish list was not found for Vander Weerd Pit, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Vander Weerd Pit

On a first trip to Vander Weerd Pit, 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 Vander Weerd Pit

Spring around Vander Weerd Pit 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 around Vander Weerd Pit can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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