New Lake

About this Location

Shallow ponds on both sides of the road. This a little exploration you will find several spots to view both lakes.
Near Salix in Woodbury Co. New Lake is straight west of I-29 exit 135, approximately 1.5 miles away. At the stop sign about 2 miles west of I-29, turn north (right) for about 0.5 miles then turn left at the sign for Port Neal, Terra Chem and others. It crosses the tracks, turns south and rejoins the original road. There is a wide spot on the south side of the road (next to the train tracks) as you come out of the curve to head west. This is an excellent place to start your view of the eastern part of the north pond. North pond--the west end of the north pond can be accessed by taking a small dirt road/track heading north immediately after you pass the pond. South pond--several places to cross the railroad tracks and then work your way around the east and south sides of this pond.
Ponds with some scattered grassland and trees. Ducks, shorebirds, terns, and some flycatchers and blackbirds…. Public hunting on north side.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Iowa Ornithologists' Union