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Hillsboro Pond (Closed)

Hillsboro Pond (Closed) is a reservoir in Polk County, Iowa.

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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.

Hillsboro Pond (Closed) is a pond in Polk County, Iowa. Hillsboro Pond (Closed) covers about 0.9 acres.

What to Expect at Hillsboro Pond (Closed)

Hillsboro Pond (Closed) 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 Hillsboro Pond (Closed)

Stocking records for Hillsboro Pond (Closed) also list bluegill and channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Hillsboro (Closed), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hillsboro Pond (Closed)

On a first trip to Hillsboro (Closed), 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 Hillsboro Pond (Closed)

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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