Pond Fishing at Idylwild WMA

Type: Nontidal
Region: Eastern
Location: Idylwild Wildlife Management Area Ponds

I fished three of the ponds at the Idylwild Wildlife Management Area near Federalsburg on Monday , Dec 10 for pickerel. I caught five largemouth bass and three pickerel, the largest pickerel being 19 3/4�.

I was using paddle tail swim baits and Mepps Spinners to catch the bass and pickerel. I actually had to wait for skim ice to melt to fish a few of the ponds. It was a cold day but wind was light.

A note for safety, it is hunting season so be aware of hunters at the park, I wore an orange vest fishing the front three ponds.