SCORE Pond East

SCORE Pond East is a pond in Story County, Iowa. SCORE Pond East covers about 0.9 acres.

What to Expect at SCORE Pond East

SCORE Pond East 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 SCORE Pond East

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at SCORE East, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for SCORE Pond East

On a first trip to SCORE East, 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 SCORE Pond East

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