Habitat: Occurs in ponds, reservoirs and backwaters with warm, clear, quiet water with abundant vegetation. Often found near submerged logs, brush or stumps.
Length: 2-3"
Remember to bring a container filled with pond water. Do not use city water, as chlorine will kill the fish.
Pickup Schedule
Location | Date | Time |
Independence | 9/23/25 | 10:00 AM |
Oelwein | 9/23/25 | 12:00 PM |
Manchester | 9/23/25 | 2:30 PM |
Elkader | 9/24/25 | 10:00 AM |
West Union | 9/24/25 | 12:00 PM |
Sumner | 9/24/25 | 2:00 PM |
Waverly | 9/25/25 | 10:00 AM |
Grundy Center | 9/25/25 | 12:30 PM |
Eldora | 9/25/25 | 2:00 PM |
Decorah | 9/26/25 | 12:30 PM |
Recommended Stocking Rate per Acre: | |
10 Ibs Fathead Minnows | 250 Hybrid Bluegill |
500 Straight Bluegill | 100 Largemouth Bass |
250 Yellow Perch | 100 Black Crappie |
100 Channel Catfish | 100 Walleye |
250 Redear Sunfish | 2-10 Grass Carp (as needed) |