White Oak

White Oak is a lake in Lee County, Iowa. White Oak covers about 7 acres.

What to Expect at White Oak

White Oak is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at White Oak

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for White Oak

On a first trip to White Oak, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish White Oak

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