Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Ely Pond fishing
Ely Pond fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a community pond. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- March 21, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 1
Fish at Ely Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Ely Pond is a Community Fishing Location where popular fish species include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
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How Ely Pond is stocked
North Prairie Lake (61.4 mi) was stocked more recently. North Prairie Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
Ely Pond on the agency's stocking plan
Iowa Department of Natural Resources lists Ely Pond on its stocking plan. These are planned or scheduled dates, not confirmed releases, and they are not counted in this page's stocking totals.
| Scheduled | Species | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled: November 3, 2026 (agency plan) | Rainbow Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists Ely Pond in Linn County at 41.87663902, -91.58622104. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Ely Pond?
Fishing Ely Pond usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 21, 2026.
When is Ely Pond stocked?
Last stocked March 21, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March.
How do you get on Ely Pond?
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists Ely Pond in Linn County at 41.87663902, -91.58622104. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.
Which lakes near Ely Pond were stocked more recently?
North Prairie Lake (61.4 mi) was stocked more recently. North Prairie Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.