Ice Fishing Farm Ponds 1-04
gengberg January 15th, 2004
Those who live in agricultural areas in the Midwest are familiar with farm ponds since they are common and many of us have grown up fishing these bodies of water. These ponds are found in much of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan. Many of these ponds are natural having been formed by underground springs. Others have been dredged or dug by the owners of the land for their own recreation. Some of the best ways to find these ponds are; 1) drive around the countryside looking for these waters, 2) get a topographical map of the area you’re interested in and do some exploring, 3) talk to landowners and farmers asking if they may have a pond or know of one in the area, and talk to other anglers who are familiar with the area where you’re looking. The best way, I believe is to get some good topographic maps and start exploring.
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