Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Malvern Pond (aka Bohner Pond)

Fishing Forecast

The fishery in Malvern Pond was last sampled in August of 2014. At that time the Largemouth Bass population was mostly small <8-inche bass. Bluegill were 6-inches and less and black crappie were up to 8.5-inches. The fishery lacked quality. The recommendation was to promote/enforce the 15-inch minimum length limit on bass and stock additional bass to boost the predator base. IDNR stocked 50 fingerling, 7- to 8-inch largemouth bass during the fall of 2014. Channel catfish are stocked during odd numbered years to maintain their numbers.(2019)

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.

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