Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) is a pond in Woodbury County, Iowa. Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) covers about 14 acres.
What to Expect at Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west)
Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) 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 Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west)
Fish reported from Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) include bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Stocking records for Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Bass
For bass at Southwood Conservation Area (west), fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Southwood Conservation Area (west), fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Southwood Conservation Area (west), put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west)
On a first trip to Southwood Conservation Area (west), 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 Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west)
Spring on Southwood Conservation Area (west) 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 Southwood Conservation Area (west) can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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