Habitat: Occurs in reservoirs and pools of streams. Prefers cool water. Tolerates wide range of turbidity. In streams, prefer deep pools with boulders and logs scattered on bottom. Spawn on riffles or rocky wave-swept shores.
Length: 5-8"
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) |