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Yellow River Pond

Yellow River Pond is a reservoir in Allamakee County, Iowa.

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Fish species in Yellow River Pond

Yellow River Pond is a pond in Allamakee County, Iowa. Yellow River Pond covers about 6 acres.

What to Expect at Yellow River Pond

Yellow River Pond 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 Yellow River Pond

Fish reported from Yellow River Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Yellow River, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Yellow River Pond

On a first trip to Yellow River, 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 Yellow River Pond

Spring on Yellow River 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 on Yellow River can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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