Ralston Creek Pond is a pond in Johnson County, Iowa. Ralston Creek Pond covers about 10 acres.
What to Expect at Ralston Creek Pond
Ralston Creek 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 Ralston Creek Pond
Stocking records for Ralston Creek Pond also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Ralston Creek, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Ralston Creek Pond
On a first trip to Ralston Creek, 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 Ralston Creek Pond
Spring on Ralston Creek 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 Ralston Creek can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.