Waverly Impoundment

Waverly Impoundment is a reservoir in Bremer County, Iowa. Waverly Impoundment covers about 120 acres.

What to Expect at Waverly Impoundment

Waverly Impoundment 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 Waverly Impoundment

Fish reported from Waverly Impoundment include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye.

Bass

For bass at Waverly Impoundment, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Waverly Impoundment, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Waverly Impoundment, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Waverly Impoundment

On a first trip to Waverly Impoundment, 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 Waverly Impoundment

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