Ottumwa Park Pond North

Ottumwa Park Pond North is a pond in Wapello County, Iowa. Ottumwa Park Pond North covers about 3 acres.

What to Expect at Ottumwa Park Pond North

Ottumwa Park Pond North 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 Ottumwa Park Pond North

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Ottumwa Park North, use a shad-colored swimbait, spoon or trolling lure around open-water baitfish for wipers.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ottumwa Park Pond North

On a first trip to Ottumwa Park North, 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 Ottumwa Park Pond North

Spring on Ottumwa Park North 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 Ottumwa Park North can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.