Willow Hills Pond

Willow Hills Pond is a pond in Polk County, Iowa. Willow Hills Pond covers about 1.8 acres.

What to Expect at Willow Hills Pond

Willow Hills 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 Willow Hills Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Willow Hills Pond

On a first trip to Willow Hills, 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 Willow Hills Pond

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