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Ambroson Pit (middle)

Ambroson Pit (middle) is a reservoir in Winnebago County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Ambroson Pit (middle)

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Ambroson Pit (middle) is a reservoir in Winnebago County, Iowa. Ambroson Pit (middle) covers about 6.3 acres and reaches a recorded 14 feet.

What to Expect at Ambroson Pit (middle)

Ambroson Pit (middle) has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Ambroson Pit (middle)

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Ambroson Pit (middle), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ambroson Pit (middle)

On a first trip to Ambroson Pit (middle), 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 Ambroson Pit (middle)

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

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