West Lake northwest of Gahn Wildlife Refuge Pond is a lake in Des Moines County, Iowa. West Lake northwest of Gahn Wildlife Refuge Pond covers about 2.3 acres and holds about 15 acre-feet.
What to Expect at West Lake
West Lake northwest of Gahn Wildlife Refuge Pond 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 West Lake
A reliable current fish list was not found for West Lake northwest of Gahn Wildlife Refuge Pond, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.
A Simple Fishing Plan for West Lake
On a first trip to West Lake in Des Moines County, 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 West Lake
Spring at West Lake in Des Moines County 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 West Lake in Des Moines County 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.