Wilson Lake

Wilson Lake southeast of Heron Bend Fishing Area Pond is a lake in Lee County, Iowa. Wilson Lake southeast of Heron Bend Fishing Area Pond covers about 1 acre.

What to Expect at Wilson Lake

Wilson Lake southeast of Heron Bend Fishing Area Pond 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 Wilson Lake

Fish reported from Wilson Lake southeast of Heron Bend Fishing Area Pond include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout. Stocking records for Wilson Lake southeast of Heron Bend Fishing Area Pond also list brook trout and channel catfish and rainbow trout, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Wilson Lake in Lee County, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Wilson Lake in Lee County, 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 Wilson Lake in Lee County, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Wilson Lake in Lee County, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wilson Lake

On a first trip to Wilson Lake in Lee County, 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 Wilson Lake

Spring at Wilson Lake in Lee County 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 Wilson Lake in Lee County can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.