Crawford County SFWA - Picnic Pond

Info / Crawford County

Location 1.4 acres

Crawford County State Fish and Wildlife Area is located 2 miles west and 1 mile south of Hutsonville, and 7 miles north of Robinson, Illinois.
Recent Stocking History
2025 Channel Catfish Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") 50
2025 Rainbow Trout Adult 368
2024 Channel Catfish Fingerling (1 - 3") 30
2024 Largemouth Bass Fingerling (1 - 3") 125
2023 Bluegill Fingerling (1 - 3") 625

Contact

La Hood, Boone
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
Send Message
618-393-6732

Description

Nine ponds, ranging from 1/2 - 2 acres, may be found in the area. The ponds have Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish and Channel Catfish.  Picnic Pond is stocked with Rainbow Trout in the fall.

Site Regulations

Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:

  • All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
  • Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 5 fish greater than or equal to 8 inches
  • Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Trout: Fall Closed Season; 5 Fish Daily Harvest Limit

Additional Information

Planning to eat your catch?  Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page