Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Schram Pond

Fishing Forecast

Schram Pond provides easy shore access for fishing, but the fishery is typically marginal because this pond was created as a by-product of sand borrow excavation and habitat is marginal. The Maquoketa River floods or backs into Schramm Pond during moderate flood events, so many fish species can be caught in this small pond. Bluegill and crappie are the most often caught species.(2020)

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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