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Spring 2015 electrofishing showed an abundance of small sunfish and carp. A fish toxicant was applied to the pond which was then drained. Fish attracting structures were placed at multiple depth contours and an area that will double as panfish spawning area and a beach was installed. The pond was restocked with bluegill, largemouth bass and channel catfish in 2016. The city placed a temporary catch and release regulation for all species on the pond until the fish population is established. See more at http://www.newhamptonia.com/parks.html. (2016)
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 .