Crappie fishing at Hurley Creek Pond

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 7 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 7 ft, and they winter in 2 to 7 ft. Winter crappie concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 7 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) most summer days.

Bluegill fishing at Hurley Creek Pond

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 2 to 7 ft; cold water stacks them in 2 to 7 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 7 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig until the fish tell you otherwise.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Hurley Creek Pond

Spring puts largemouth bass in skinny water — 1 to 7 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for fall largemouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait covers the summer program.

Channel Catfish fishing at Hurley Creek Pond

Spring puts channel catfish in skinny water — 2 to 7 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for winter channel catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

Yellow Perch fishing at Hurley Creek Pond

Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 2 to 7 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 7 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 7 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 7 ft, prime for fall. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Walleye fishing at Hurley Creek Pond

Spring walleye on Hurley Creek Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 7 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 7 ft in summer, 2 to 7 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 6 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in the evening and early morning. The summer box starts with a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled).

How deep is Hurley Creek Pond?

Hurley Creek Pond is about 7 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.

What fish are in Hurley Creek Pond?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, channel catfish, yellow perch, walleye on Hurley Creek Pond. This isn't a survey of the water — none is published for it — but an informed estimate from the species common to the region, narrowed by this water's depth, size and each species' range.

Where is the best fishing spot on Hurley Creek Pond?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Hurley Creek Pond?

For crappie, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Hurley Creek Pond?

Fishing on Hurley Creek Pond is regulated by the Iowa DNR. Check the official Iowa regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.