Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Springwood South

Fishing Forecast

A fishery survey in 2019 found Largemouth Bass, Bluegills and White Crappies. The bass were mostly 9- to 15-inches with fish up to 19.5 inches surveyed. The bluegills were on the small side with most being between 4- and 6-inches. White crappies were sampled in low numbers at sizes around 8 inches.(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.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .