Scharnberg Park

02/07/2026

Trout are in the water 🎣
Let’s plan your February getaway.

Book a cozy cabin, drop a line, and enjoy winter fishing at its best. Trout have been released—now’s the time to reel one in.

❄️ Reminder: No ice is safe ice.

Pack your gear, bring your favorite people, and make a winter memory worth keeping.

02/03/2026

Nothing beats a weekend getaway at Scharnberg Park 🌲🎣
Trout Release, cozy cabin vibes, and the whole family together. Ready to unplug, fish, and make some memories. Link in the comments to book a cabin!

01/19/2026

PSA: Facility Reservation Calendars – New Look!

Recent system updates and enhanced search logic have refreshed our facility reservation calendars. These visual improvements make booking overnight facilities—such as cabins and campsites—easier by clearly showing availability, arrival dates, and departure dates at a glance. Check out the photo below!

01/07/2026

February 7th!

Album cover or stocking announcement?

We're stocking rainbow trout through the ice at these community ponds this winter:

Jan. 10: Blue Pit, Mason City, 11 a.m.

Jan. 22: Bacon Creek Lake, Sioux City, 1 p.m.

Jan. 23: Big Lake, Council Bluffs, 3 p.m.

Jan. 23: Moorland Pond, Fort Dodge, noon

Feb. 7: Scharnberg Pond, Spencer, noon

When ice conditions improve locally, we'll announce dates and times for Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake (Ames), Lake Petocka (Bondurant), and Triumph Park West and Triumph Park East (Waukee).

12/23/2025

Last minute gift ideas? Give someone a stay at Scharnberg Park Cabins! Book online today!! Book online at mycountyparks.com

12/12/2025

With the colder temperatures we are all eager to get out on the ice but remember no ice is safe ice! The weather and ice is very unpredictable!!!
With temperatures moving up and down, always know the ice conditions and keep these IDNR safety tips in mind:
❄️ There is no such thing as 100% safe ice.
❄️ New ice is usually stronger than old ice.
❄️ Ice fishing is a social activity, don’t go out alone.
❄️ There could be pockets of thin ice or places where ice recently formed, so check ice thickness as you go out.
❄️ Avoid off-colored snow or ice. It is usually a sign of weakness.
❄️ The insulating effect of snow slows down the freezing process.
❄️ Safety items in the bucket: Ice picks, about 50 feet of rope and a throwable flotation seat cushion for use in case of rescue.
👍🏻 Quick reminder we want to keep Clay County public area’s beautiful. Pack it in, Pack it out, Leave no trace

Scharnberg Park Trout Release is February 7th, 2026!

12/08/2025

11/01/2025

Trout release today at Stolley’s today!

10/12/2025

Fall trout release will be at Stolley Pond November 1st at 1pm! Check out Spencer Iowa Park & Rec for more information!

TROUT RELEASE !!!!

10/03/2025

Going to be a great evening