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Prairie Pointe Pond

Prairie Pointe Pond is a reservoir in Scott County, Iowa.

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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.

Prairie Pointe Pond is a pond in Scott County, Iowa. Prairie Pointe Pond covers about 2 acres.

What to Expect at Prairie Pointe Pond

Prairie Pointe 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 Prairie Pointe Pond

Stocking records for Prairie Pointe 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 Prairie Pointe Pond, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Prairie Pointe Pond

On a first trip to Prairie Pointe Pond, 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 Prairie Pointe Pond

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

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