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About Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond)

Surface Area (acres): 9.10
Maximum Depth (feet): Unknown
Motoring Restrictions: Electric motors only
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Wapello
Description: Farthest southwest pond. South side of Wapello Street.
Coordinates: 41.01004067, -92.42840299

Nearby Parks

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Amenities

Amenities at Ottumwa Park Pond South (Trout Pond) include:

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Restrooms
Camping
Accessible Shoreline
Community Fishing Location

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa.

Trout are scheduled to be stocked on Saturday, March 22nd at 11 AM. You need a valid fishing license to fish for or possess trout. Try in-line spinners, chunks of nightcrawlers, or prepared trout baits.

Popular Fish Species

Fishing Forecast

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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 .

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Stocking and Management

Stocking

Winter 2022 - 3,019 Rainbow Trout (12)
Winter 2021 - 3,895 Rainbow Trout (12)
Annual 2020 - 4,004 Rainbow Trout (12)
09/21/2020 - 50 Channel Catfish (8.3)
March 2019 - 1,017 Brook Trout (10.8)
annual 2019 - 3,215 Rainbow Trout (10.8)
March 2018 - 1,027 Brook Trout (2-3/lb)
annual 2018 - 3,008 Rainbow Trout (2-3/lb)
10/20/16 - 15,809 Bluegill (1.9")
10/20/16 - 526 Largemouth Bass (4")

Management

2025 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March as part of the community trout program
2024 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: 150 8-inch channel catfish were stocked.
2024 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2023 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2023 - Vegetation-Treatment: Aquatic vegetation was treated to improve angler access.
2022 - Vegetation-Treatment: Aquatic vegetation was treated to improve angler access.
2022 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2021 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2020 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: 50 8-inch channel catfish were stocked.
2020 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2019 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2018 - Stocking-Channel Catfish: 200 8-inch channel catfish were stocked.
2018 - Fish Kills-Dissolved Oxygen: Dead fish were reported due to low DO. 31 BLG, 2 LMB, 1 CCF and 1 CRP were counted by fisheries personnel.
2018 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program.
2017 - Stocking-Rainbow Trout: Trout were stocked in October as part of the community trout program.

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: Electric motors only

Contacts for this Location

Mark Flammang, Fisheries Biologist; 641-647-2406; mark.flammang@dnr.iowa.gov
Chad Horn, Conservation Officer; 641-777-7805; Chad.Horn@dnr.iowa.gov
Bob Stuchel, Conservation Officer; 641-777-2169; Bob.Stuchel@dnr.iowa.gov

Fishing Regulations

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: No daily limit on private waters

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
Other:

Rainbow Trout

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined trout (brook, brown, and rainbow) - 10 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Anglers must have paid the Trout Fee to fish for or possess trout