Althaus Pond

Althaus Pond is a pond in Dubuque County, Iowa. Althaus Pond covers about 1.3 acres.

What to Expect at Althaus Pond

Althaus 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 Althaus Pond

Fish reported from Althaus Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Althaus Pond

On a first trip to Althaus, 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 Althaus Pond

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