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.

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Last stocked
March 21, 2026
193 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
1
Species recorded
1

Fish at Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)

1 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 21, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 21, 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 guide

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)

How Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond) is stocked

Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Sand Lake (75.5 mi) was stocked more recently. Sand Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Stocking history

Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout – – report

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Shore access
Yes

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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About Ottumwa Park Pond (South Pond)

There have been reports of dead fish due to low dissolved oxygen levels at the pond.

Nearest lakes

North Ridge Park Pond 64 mi last stocked March 20, 2026 Liberty Centre Pond 66.4 mi last stocked March 20, 2026 Ely Pond 74.1 mi last stocked March 21, 2026 Sand Lake 75.5 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Terra Lake 80.2 mi last stocked March 16, 2026

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)?

Shore fishing is available. 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.

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