Mystic Reservoir

Mystic Reservoir is a reservoir in Appanoose County, Iowa. Mystic Reservoir covers about 7 acres and holds about 56 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Mystic Reservoir

Mystic Reservoir 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 Mystic Reservoir

Fish reported from Mystic Reservoir include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Mystic Reservoir also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Mystic Reservoir

On a first trip to Mystic, 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 Mystic Reservoir

Spring around Mystic 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 Mystic can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.