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Yellow River Pond

General Information

County: Allamakee
Location: Located in Yellow River State Forest off of State Forest Rd. or CR B25, 3 miles west of Harpers Ferry.
Acres: 6.00
Maximum Depth:
Motoring Restrictions:

Nearby Parks

Yellow River State Forest

Amenities

Amenities at Yellow River Pond include:
  • Trails

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        No known aquatic invasive species have been found

    The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

    • Bluegill
      • Season: Continuous
      • Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
      • Possession Limit: unlimited
      • Length Limit: none
      • Other: No daily limit on private waters
    • Largemouth Bass
      • Season: Continuous
      • Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 3 fish
      • Possession Limit: combined black bass, 6 fish
      • Length Limit: 15-inch minimum
      • Other:

    This 6 acre shallow pond visible from State Forest Road is accessible from the many trails within the forest. Small Bluegills and Largemouth Bass will keep kids interested until there's no more bait and a great place to watch migrating waterfowl dabble along the surface.(2022)

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    Contacts

    Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

    The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.