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Due to the recent renovation of Ashton Park Pond, anglers will experience limited angling opportunities; however, anglers with persistence will be rewarded with catches of larger game fish in Ashton Park Pond. Bluegill anglers will have the opportunity to catch fish approaching 7.0 inches; however, anglers will note the numbers of small bluegill in the catch. Continued good growth of this year class will provide an upswing and will sustain the fishery for the next few years. Channel catfish should provide anglers numbers of angler acceptable size fish during the upcoming fishing season. Largemouth bass opportunities will be limited in Ashton Pond. Anglers will need patience as limited opportunities will result in increased times between bites; however, with persistence, anglers will be rewarded with large size fish being caught. Anglers are remained to practice catch and release of this important species of Ashton Park Pond(2019)
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.
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