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Teal Pond

Teal Pond is a reservoir in Polk County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Teal Pond

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.

Teal Pond is a pond in Polk County, Iowa. Teal Pond covers about 3 acres and reaches a recorded 7.5 feet.

What to Expect at Teal Pond

Teal Pond has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Teal Pond

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Teal, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Teal Pond

On a first trip to Teal, 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 Teal Pond

Spring on Teal is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall on Teal can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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