PONCA WILDERNESS AREA

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Ponca Wilderness Area


May 3, 2024

The Ponca Wilderness Area is a beautiful and remote natural area located in the state of Iowa. It offers visitors a chance to experience unspoiled wilderness and enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Some good reasons to visit include hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and bald eagles.

Some specific points of interest to see in the Ponca Wilderness Area include the scenic Loess Hills, the Missouri River, and the unique geological formations found throughout the area. Visitors can also explore the historic towns and villages that dot the countryside.

Interesting facts about the area include that it is home to one of the largest wilderness areas in the state of Iowa and that it is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species. The area also played an important role in the history of the region, serving as a key transportation hub during the early settlement of the American West.

The best time of year to visit the Ponca Wilderness Area is during the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and the natural beauty of the area is at its peak. However, visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions and should be sure to pack appropriate clothing and gear for their trip.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Gurdon Pond One

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Camp Clear Fork Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

De Gray Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Winona

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Erling

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill

Dr Lester Sitzes III, Bois D'Arc

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Bois d'Arc Lake

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Largemouth Bass

Lake Atkins

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

White Oak Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Horsehead Creek

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Lake Greeson

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Ouachita

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Gurdon Pond Two

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Kingfisher Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Petit Jean River

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Big Piney Creek

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Pullen Pond

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Little Piney Creek

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass

Nimrod Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Lake Dardanelle

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Clearfork

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Spotted Bass

Paris Reservoir

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Peter George Lake

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Caddo River

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Lake June

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Little Missouri River

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Blue Mountain Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Roosevelt Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Dragover Day Use

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass

Bragg Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Moss Creek

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Ludwig

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Rocky Shoals Day Use

Bigmouth Buffalo Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

SHORE LINE DRIVE DIAMOND CITY
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TABLE ROCK LAKESHORE TRAIL STONE COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
DALE AVENUE 517, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
COUNTY ROAD 113 CARROLL COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
STATE PARK DRIVE 5272, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
STATE HIGHWAY EE BARRY COUNTY
James Watershed, Missouri
CLEVENGER COVE BOAT LAUNCH
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
TURKEY MOUNTAIN ROAD EMERALD BEACH
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas
MOONSHINE BEACH BOAT RAMP
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Missouri
STATE PARK DRIVE 5272, TANEY COUNTY
Beaver Reservoir Watershed, Arkansas

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