Sheldon Community Pond is a pond in O'Brien County, Iowa. Sheldon Community Pond covers about 16.5 acres.
What to Expect at Sheldon Community Pond
Sheldon Community 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 Sheldon Community Pond
Stocking records for Sheldon Community 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 Sheldon Community, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Sheldon Community Pond
On a first trip to Sheldon Community, 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 Sheldon Community Pond
Spring on Sheldon Community 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 Sheldon Community 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.