West Pond is a pond in Labette County, Kansas. West Pond covers about 1 acre.
What to Expect at West Pond
West 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 West Pond
Stocking records for West Pond also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.
Catfish
For bottom fishing at West Pond, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.
A Simple Fishing Plan for West Pond
On a first trip to West Pond, 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 West Pond
Spring on West Pond 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 West Pond 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.