FISHING-RULES & REGULATIONS ARE POSTED – NO MINNOWS
NO SWIMMING!
NO LITTERING. PLEASE CARRY OUT WHAT YOU CARRY IN. 
RESPECT YOUR PROPERTY.
NO BOATS OR WATERCRAFT OF ANY KIND

Please do not add any fish to the pond.

Fishing is open to members with a current membership card only.  Please have your card available if asked for it.  For anyone 16 years of age or older, they must have a valid fishing license according to the DNR. Please have respect for your fellow members and obey the rules.

The pond was stocked Spring of 2025. The varieties of fish stocked are largemouth bass, 3 varieties of bluegill (pure bluegill, red ear bluegill and hybrid bluegill) and yellow perch.

Click on the link below to purchase an Iowa Fishing License online:

https://gooutdoorsiowa.com/?_gl=1*1rhgdp4*_gcl_au*NjM2NDY0MDQ0LjE3MTc0MzAzNzY.

Click on the link below to go to the Iowa DNR fishing website:

https://www.iowadnr.gov/things-do/fishing

What is a Hybrid Bluegill?

A Hybrid Bluegill is a cross between a male bluegill and a green sunfish. Hybridization does occur naturally in the wild, but most Hybrid Bluegill are reared in the fish hatchery and pond stocking industry. They are also referred to as Hybrid Sunfish.

The resulting hybridization is a larger, and often times more aggressive panfish that is 90% male. This heavy male-to-female sex ratio means that reproduction rates are much lower than regular bluegill.

Known for the ability to grow very quickly, and nonpicky appetite, they are a favorite among private pond owners.

Hybrid Bluegill vs Bluegill - Revealing Differences
Hybrid Bluegill

Additionally, many state wildlife agencies stock Hybrid Sunfish in man-made ponds to encourage youth participation in fishing.

What is The Difference Between Bluegill and Hybrid Bluegill?

Physically, the Hybrid Bluegill is often larger and has less color variation than a regular Bluegill. Males, which are the most common are usually a matte green or shade of olive, brown, or smoke grey color. They have a slightly larger mouth.

Hybrid Bluegill will also have fluorescent streaking around the mouth and less visible vertical bars like bluegill.

Biologically, the Hybrid Bluegill reproduction rates are much lower, with growth rates much faster. This makes them a favorite for fish hatchery operations and private pond or lake owners.

Bluegill

See the pictures below to help identify the fish that you catch. Click on the photos up to 2 times to enlarge them.

Picture of dock

The new docks were installed in 2025!

Side view of dock
Looking south
Lukan's Landing
Landing entrance
Setting on the dock
Walk out dock #1
Walk out dock #2
Looking ashore
Fishing Rules sign
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
Pond pictures
In memory of Ed Lukan
In memory of Ed Lukan
In memory of Frank Bruening
In memory of Elmer Klas
In memory of Elmer Klas
In memory of Bob Mescher
In memory of Bob Mescher
Award recipients
Award recipients
In memory of Frances Riniker Steffen
In memory of Frances Riniker Steffen
In memory of Michael Boeckenstedt
In memory of Michael Boeckenstedt
In memory of Reynold A Steffen
In memory of Reynold A Steffen
Handicap parking and restroom at the fishing pond
Handicap parking and restroom at the fishing pond
In memory of Peg Mescher
In memory of Peg Mescher
Message Board at Pond
Message Board at Pond

Trees also planted in memory of:

Memorial plaques
Memorial plaque
Riniker family farm photo
New fishing rules sign