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Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)

Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond) is a reservoir in Iowa County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond) is a pond in Iowa County, Iowa. Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond) covers about 1.8 acres.

What to Expect at Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)

Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond) 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 Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)

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

Bass

For bass at Williamsburg (West End ), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Williamsburg (West End ), fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Williamsburg (West End ), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)

On a first trip to Williamsburg (West End ), 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 Williamsburg Pond (West End Pond)

Spring on Williamsburg (West End ) 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 Williamsburg (West End ) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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