Charles City Impoundment is a reservoir in Floyd County, Iowa. Charles City Impoundment covers about 40.9 acres.
What to Expect at Charles City Impoundment
Charles City Impoundment 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 Charles City Impoundment
Fish reported from Charles City Impoundment include channel catfish, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and walleye.
Bass
For bass at Charles City Impoundment, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Walleye and Open-Water Fish
For roaming fish at Charles City Impoundment, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Muskellunge and Pike
For large predators at Charles City Impoundment, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Charles City Impoundment, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Charles City Impoundment
On a first trip to Charles City Impoundment, 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 Charles City Impoundment
Spring around Charles City Impoundment 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 Charles City Impoundment 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.