Zillman’s Hickory Hills New Pond

Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond is a pond in Jefferson County, Iowa. Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond covers about 1.8 acres.

What to Expect at Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond

Zillman's Hickory Hills New 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 Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond

Stocking records for Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond also list bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Zillman's Hickory Hills New, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Zillman's Hickory Hills New, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Zillman's Hickory Hills New, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond

On a first trip to Zillman's Hickory Hills New, 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 Zillman's Hickory Hills New Pond

Spring on Zillman's Hickory Hills New 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 Zillman's Hickory Hills New can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.