Wildflower is a lake in Polk County, Iowa. Wildflower covers about 0.9 acres.
What to Expect at Wildflower
Wildflower 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 Wildflower
Fish reported from Wildflower include bluegill and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Wildflower also list channel catfish and bluegill and largemouth bass, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Bass
For bass at Wildflower, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Wildflower, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Wildflower, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Wildflower
On a first trip to Wildflower, 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 Wildflower
Spring at Wildflower 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 Wildflower can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.