Prairie Ridge North

Prairie Ridge North is a lake in Polk County, Iowa. Prairie Ridge North covers about 5.2 acres.

What to Expect at Prairie Ridge North

Prairie Ridge North is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Prairie Ridge North

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Prairie Ridge North, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Prairie Ridge North

On a first trip to Prairie Ridge North, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Prairie Ridge North

Spring at Prairie Ridge 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 at Prairie Ridge North can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.