Berkshire Pond

Berkshire Pond is a pond in Dallas County, Iowa. Berkshire Pond covers about 1.7 acres.

What to Expect at Berkshire Pond

Berkshire 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 Berkshire Pond

Fish reported from Berkshire Pond include black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Berkshire, 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.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Berkshire Pond

On a first trip to Berkshire, 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 Berkshire Pond

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