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Upper Dam Impoundment

Upper Dam Impoundment is a reservoir in Winneshiek County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Upper Dam Impoundment

Upper Dam Impoundment is a reservoir in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Upper Dam Impoundment covers about 22 acres.

What to Expect at Upper Dam Impoundment

Upper Dam Impoundment 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 Upper Dam Impoundment

Fish reported from Upper Dam Impoundment include golden redhorse, smallmouth bass, walleye, and white sucker.

Bass

For bass at Upper Dam Impoundment, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Walleye and Open-Water Fish

For roaming fish at Upper Dam Impoundment, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Upper Dam Impoundment

On a first trip to Upper Dam Impoundment, 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 Upper Dam Impoundment

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Golden Redhorse — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources — Fish Iowa

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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