Roorda Pond

Roorda Pond is a pond in Jasper County, Iowa. Roorda Pond covers about 10 acres.

What to Expect at Roorda Pond

Roorda 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 Roorda Pond

Fish reported from Roorda Pond include black crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Roorda, 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.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Roorda Pond

On a first trip to Roorda, 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 Roorda Pond

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