Renaissance

Renaissance is a lake in Polk County, Iowa. Renaissance covers about 1.2 acres and reaches a recorded 11 feet.

What to Expect at Renaissance

Renaissance is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Renaissance

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Renaissance, 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.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Renaissance

On a first trip to Renaissance, 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 Renaissance

Spring at Renaissance is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Renaissance can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.