Banner Lake (south) is a lake in Warren County, Iowa. Banner Lake (south) covers about 24 acres.
What to Expect at Banner Lake (south)
Banner Lake (south) is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Banner Lake (south)
Fish reported from Banner Lake (south) include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and redear sunfish. Stocking records for Banner Lake (south) also list brook trout and channel catfish and rainbow trout, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Bass
For bass at Banner (south), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Banner (south), 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 Banner (south), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Salmon and Trout
For cold-water fish at Banner (south), run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Banner Lake (south)
On a first trip to Banner (south), check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Banner Lake (south)
Spring at Banner (south) 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 at Banner (south) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.