Leopold Recreation Area Pond

Leopold Recreation Area Pond is a pond in Des Moines County, Iowa. Leopold Recreation Area Pond covers about 2 acres.

What to Expect at Leopold Recreation Area Pond

Leopold Recreation Area 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 Leopold Recreation Area Pond

Stocking records for Leopold Recreation Area Pond also list bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Leopold Recreation Area, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Leopold Recreation Area, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Leopold Recreation Area Pond

On a first trip to Leopold Recreation Area, 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 Leopold Recreation Area Pond

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