Triumph Park West is a lake in Dallas County, Iowa. Triumph Park West covers about 9.2 acres.
What to Expect at Triumph Park West
Triumph Park West is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at Triumph Park West
Fish reported from Triumph Park West include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout. Stocking records for Triumph Park West also list bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Bass
For bass at Triumph Park West, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Triumph Park West, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Triumph Park West, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
Salmon and Trout
For cold-water fish at Triumph Park West, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Triumph Park West
On a first trip to Triumph Park West, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
When to Fish Triumph Park West
Spring at Triumph Park 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 at Triumph Park West can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.