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Williamson Pond

Williamson Pond is a reservoir in Lucas County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Williamson 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.

Williamson Pond is a pond in Lucas County, Iowa. Williamson Pond covers about 27.6 acres and reaches a recorded 16 feet.

What to Expect at Williamson Pond

Williamson Pond 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 Williamson Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Williamson, 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.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Williamson Pond

On a first trip to Williamson, 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 Williamson Pond

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

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