Pound Pit

Pound Pit is a reservoir in Greene County, Iowa. Pound Pit covers about 18 acres.

What to Expect at Pound Pit

Pound Pit 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 Pound Pit

Fish reported from Pound Pit include bluegill and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Pound Pit also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Pound Pit, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Pound Pit, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Pound Pit, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pound Pit

On a first trip to Pound Pit, 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 Pound Pit

Spring around Pound Pit 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 around Pound Pit can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.