McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10

McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10 is a pond in Davis County, Iowa. McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10 covers about 1 acre.

What to Expect at McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10

McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10 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 McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10

Stocking records for McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10 also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area 10, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10

On a first trip to McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area 10, 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 McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area Pond 10

Spring on McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area 10 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 McGowen Recreation and Wildlife Area 10 can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.