Snyder Pit

Snyder Pit is a reservoir in Dallas County, Iowa. Snyder Pit covers about 10.4 acres.

What to Expect at Snyder Pit

Snyder Pit 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 Snyder Pit

Fish reported from Snyder Pit include bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Snyder Pit, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Snyder Pit

On a first trip to Snyder Pit, 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 Snyder Pit

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