Ponca State Park Pond

Ponca State Park Pond is a lake in Dixon County, Nebraska with 1 acres and about 19 acre-feet of storage.

On Ponca State Park Pond, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at Ponca State Park Pond

Fish listed for Ponca State Park Pond include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Stocking records also list Rainbow Trout for Ponca State Park Pond. That release record for Ponca State Park Pond does not promise steady action on every trip.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Ponca State Park Pond, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Ponca State Park Pond, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Ponca State Park Pond, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges.

Trout

For stocked rainbow trout at Ponca State Park Pond, try a small spoon, inline spinner, trout bait or worm on light line.

How the Seasons Change Ponca State Park Pond

Spring on Ponca State Park Pond usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Ponca State Park Pond is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Ponca State Park Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ponca State Park Pond

Make the first trip to Ponca State Park Pond easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.