Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west)
General Information
County: Woodbury
Location: 1/2 mile west, 1/2 mile south of Smithland
Acres: 14.00
Maximum Depth:
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Nearby Parks
Amenities
Amenities at Southwood Conservation Area Pond (west) include:
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- 9/29/16 - 252 Channel Catfish (8.8")
- Brittle Naiad
- Curlyleaf Pondweed
The East and West Southwood Ponds are only separated by a narrow isthmus that serves as the boat ramp. The bluegill population in each pond is good, with many fish ranging from 8 to 9.5 inches. Crappie are present and the bigger ones reach 10 to 12 inches, but they are not as abundant as the bluegill. Largemouth bass are abundant, but the size structure is small. Anglers can expect to catch a lot of 10 to 14" bass. Channel catfish are stocked on a regular basis and average 2 pounds.(2020)
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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.