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Pattee Park Pond

Pattee Park Pond is a reservoir in Dallas County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Pattee Park Pond

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Pattee Park Pond is a pond in Dallas County, Iowa. Pattee Park Pond covers about 1.04 acres.

What to Expect at Pattee Park Pond

Pattee Park 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 Pattee Park Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pattee Park Pond

On a first trip to Pattee Park, 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 Pattee Park Pond

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

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