Kent Park Lake is a lake in Johnson County, Iowa. Kent Park Lake covers about 26 acres and reaches a recorded 21 feet.
What to Expect at Kent Park Lake
Kent Park Lake 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 Kent Park Lake
Fish reported from Kent Park Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish. Stocking records for Kent Park Lake also list bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Bass
For bass at Kent Park, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Kent Park, 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 Kent Park, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Kent Park Lake
On a first trip to Kent Park, 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 Kent Park Lake
Spring at Kent Park 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 Kent Park 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.