Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond)

Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond) is a pond in Warren County, Iowa. Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond) covers about 5 acres.

What to Expect at Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond)

Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester 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 Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond)

Fish reported from Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond) include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond) also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Annett Nature Center (Lester ), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Annett Nature Center (Lester ), use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Annett Nature Center (Lester ), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond)

On a first trip to Annett Nature Center (Lester ), 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 Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond)

Spring on Annett Nature Center (Lester ) 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 Annett Nature Center (Lester ) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.