Liberty Centre Pond fishing
Liberty Centre 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 20, 2026
- 194 days ago · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Species recorded
- 1
Fish at Liberty Centre Pond
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk
Last stocked March 20, 2026 · 1 plant
Best: dawn, dusk
The community trout program plants rainbow trout at this water on the published schedule. (iowadnr.gov, accessed September 29, 2026)
Rainbow Trout species guideFishing at Liberty Centre Pond is supported by its designation as a community fishing location. Amenities include a fishing jetty, an accessible pier, and accessible shoreline for good or excellent shorefishing. Anglers can find popular species such as Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. Stocking records show 4,005 Rainbow Trout (12.0) for 2025 and 72 Channel Catfish (9.6) for 2019. Bluegill and Largemouth Bass were also stocked, such as 90 Bluegill (5"+) and 105 Largemouth Bass (10"+) for 2017. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
How Liberty Centre Pond is stocked
Ely Pond (8.9 mi), Noelridge Park Pond (19.1 mi), and Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) (66.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Ely Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Noelridge Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Shore access
- Yes
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists Liberty Centre Pond in Johnson County at 41.74985517, -91.61081237. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.