North Ridge Park Pond fishing
North Ridge Park 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 North Ridge Park 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 guideAmenities at North Ridge Park Pond include Good/Excellent Shorefishing and it is a Community Fishing Location. Anglers can target Popular Fish Species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. The pond has recently been stocked with species such as Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
How North Ridge Park Pond is stocked
Ely Pond (12.7 mi), Noelridge Park Pond (23.1 mi), and Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) (64 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 North Ridge Park Pond in Johnson County at 41.69365534, -91.59439897. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.