Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Annett Nature Center Pond (Lester Pond)

Fishing Forecast

A survey of Lester Pond in 2022 found Largemouth Bass to be abundant at sizes from 9.5- to 13.5-inches with fish surveyed up to 19.5 inches. The group of larger Bluegills surveyed were 7- to just over 8-inches. Black Crappies were not surveyed in high numbers with the gear used, but quality size fish around 10-inches were observed.(2022)

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .