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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