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Shelter D Pond

Shelter D Pond is a reservoir in Des Moines County, Iowa.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Shelter D Pond is a pond in Des Moines County, Iowa. Shelter D Pond covers about 1.5 acres.

What to Expect at Shelter D Pond

Shelter D 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 Shelter D Pond

Stocking records for Shelter D 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 Shelter D, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shelter D Pond

On a first trip to Shelter D, 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 Shelter D Pond

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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