Hey guys,
I grew up just off Jasper Road. That whole area was my play ground. If you go down river and across the mill race there are/were indeed some awesome ponds. Big bluegill and some very large bass as well. I used to spend a lot of time back there in the early 80's. Had total access and permission. Another place is the old Wildish Ponds. They are directly across the river from the Clearwater boat ramp. We used to swim the river and fish back there. Very big fish very heavily patrolled back in the day.
The place down the river on the same side as the boatramp we just called the Island. Tons of great fishing spots, lots of great memories. We used to catch small frogs and throw them in for bait and the bass would hit them. Haven't been back there in 25 years.