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Places to catch Largemouth bass in Ames, IA
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Largemouth bass
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© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Beaver Creek
537 logged catches
/-93.627998352,41.738899231,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFaith Pond
Iowa,
United States515 logged catches
/-93.737998962,41.619098663,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Halice
Iowa,
United States381 logged catches
/-93.804397583,41.608001709,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Country Club
Iowa,
United States345 logged catches
/-93.52519989,41.597499847,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Fourmile Creek
Iowa,
United States356 logged catches
/-93.745597839,41.816398621,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States324 logged catches
/-93.582603455,41.733001709,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapbehind the old staples
293 logged catches
/-93.7809949,41.7011888,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHope Lutheran Pond
277 logged catches
/-93.35710144,41.988201141,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHickory Grove Lake
Iowa,
United States284 logged catches
/-93.486099243,41.707199097,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapDitch Number 2
Iowa,
United States259 logged catches
/-93.974998474,42.34469986,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBrushy Creek
Iowa,
United States222 logged catches
/-93.628332,41.694099,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSawgrass Park
145 logged catches
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/-93.627998352,41.738899231,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapGreat but...
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I have only gone to the actual Faith Pond a few times and had an ok experience. Even though the security guard showed us a picture of a 5 pound bass caught from there. Although remember that it is private and you have to get permission to fish there. Also remember Fishbrain names an entire area of ponds by just one name and I recommend the prairie ridge ponds.
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Places to catch Bluegill in Ames, IA
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Bluegill
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© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Walnut Creek
Iowa,
United States159 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States78 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Country Club
Iowa,
United States54 logged catches
/-93.708000183,41.737998962,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek
Iowa,
United States49 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSawgrass Park
53 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapFaith Pond
Iowa,
United States42 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLittle Fourmile Creek
Iowa,
United States42 logged catches
/-93.8628773,41.6330159,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapShadow Creek Pond
41 logged catches
/-93.615653,41.740962,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapPRSC South
43 logged catches
/-93.640197754,41.639701843,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylor Creek
Iowa,
United States40 logged catches
/-93.84251,41.639444,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapKollmorgen Pond
8 logged catches
/-93.44380188,41.714199066,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapDitch Number 5
Iowa,
United States32 logged catches
Places to catch Channel catfish in Ames, IA
Anglers find these spots highly rated for catching Channel catfish
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© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRaccoon River
Iowa,
United States273 logged catches
/-93.690200806,41.704799652,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylorville Dam
161 logged catches
/-93.73210144,41.755298615,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylorville Lake
Iowa,
United States52 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek
Iowa,
United States53 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylor Creek
Iowa,
United States38 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapDitch Number 2
Iowa,
United States35 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States31 logged catches
/-93.674102783,41.698898315,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRock Creek
Iowa,
United States25 logged catches
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Pounding Area
Iowa,
United States25 logged catches
/-93.714698792,41.781700134,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapWolf Creek
Iowa,
United States25 logged catches
/-93.6622,41.737086,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapCherry Glen Greenway
27 logged catches
/-93.602996826,42.060501099,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapArnold Lake
Iowa,
United States22 logged catches
/-93.448799133,41.75579834,10,0.00,0.00/600x450?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBrute trout
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I was in my tent with my dad, then all of a sudden my dad got the trout almost got in out of his ice hole but boom the fish almost pulled my dads pole in it hooked my line and I reeled it in. I’m looking or a new bait caster if anyone knows a good price brand let me know!!!
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Most active fishing spots in Ames this season
Other anglers checked out these waters
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapLake Country Club
Iowa,
United States46 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapRaccoon River
Iowa,
United States44 logged catches last three months
/-93.8407371,41.6373044,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapAurora Ave Pond
30 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek
Iowa,
United States22 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapBig Creek Lake
Iowa,
United States20 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapHope Lutheran Pond
20 logged catches last three months
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapSaylorville Dam
20 logged catches last three months
/-93.7071976,41.6614675,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapTerra Lake
20 logged catches last three months
/-93.644626,41.750455,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapTrestle Point Park
18 logged catches last three months
/-93.6291808,42.0652886,10,0.00,0.00/372x261?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiZmlzaGJyYWluLWRldiIsImEiOiJjbDl6ZDU2amEwZXFtM29rNmI5cTV5ZGZ3In0.PEsOW8Rbc7G-mIBHpNXeGQ&logo=false&attribution=false)
© Mapbox, © OpenStreetMapAda Hayden Heritage Park Lake
15 logged catches last three months
Fishing regulations in Ames
Regulations for
42°01′33.2″N 93°37′17.4″W
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