Shamrock Impoundment

Shamrock Impoundment is a reservoir in Houston County, Minnesota. Shamrock Impoundment covers about 8.71 acres.

What to Expect at Shamrock Impoundment

Shamrock 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 Shamrock Impoundment

Fish reported from Shamrock Impoundment include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Shamrock Impoundment, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Shamrock Impoundment, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Shamrock Impoundment, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shamrock Impoundment

On a first trip to Shamrock 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 Shamrock Impoundment

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