Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) fishing
Ottumwa Park Pond (South 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 Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Ottumwa Park Pond South, also known as Trout Pond, is a community fishing location. Anglers can target popular species such as Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout. Channel Catfish were also stocked in 2024. Rainbow Trout are regularly stocked in March and October as part of the community trout program. Additionally, aquatic vegetation is treated to provide access for anglers shore fishing. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
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How Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) is stocked
Sand Lake (75.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Sand Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | – | – | report |
Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) on the agency's stocking plan
Iowa Department of Natural Resources lists Ottumwa Park Pond (South 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 2, 2026 (agency plan) | Rainbow Trout | – | plan |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) in Wapello County at 41.01004067, -92.42840299. 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.
About Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)
There have been reports of dead fish due to low dissolved oxygen levels at the pond. (programs.iowadnr.gov, accessed September 30, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)?
Fishing Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 21, 2026.
When is Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) stocked?
Last stocked March 21, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March.
How do you get on Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)?
Iowa DNR LakeDetails lists Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) in Wapello County at 41.01004067, -92.42840299. It appears on the community trout stocking schedule.
Which lakes near Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) were stocked more recently?
Sand Lake (75.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Sand Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.