Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Sawmill Hollow W.A. Pond

Fishing Forecast

A 2024 electrofishing survey shows a trophy bass population at Sawmill with 24 % of the bass sampled being over 15 inches and 8% of the bass sampled being over 20 inches. Black and White Crappie were also present in the sample, but no crappie over 8 inches was observed. Bluegill catch rates and size structure was low with no bluegill over 7 inches being sampled.(2024)

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .