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West Pond

West Pond is a reservoir in Labette County, Kansas.

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Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

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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