Big Timber Pond 1
Info / Kane County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
Yes - More Info
Picnicking
Yes
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 2 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Very Good
Bluegill were incredibly abundant in our sample and ranged in size from 3.2 to 7.2 inches, with the average size being 5.4 inches. Nineteen percent of the fish captured were over six inches. This would be a great pond to teach a youngster to catch fish!
Largemouth Bass
Fair
During sampling, Largemouth Bass were captured ranging in size from 3.7 to 13.1 inches. No large fish were captured in this survey, indicating a potentially stunted population or a possible winterkill over the winter of 2013-14. Presence of small fish in the sample indicates bass reproduction in this 2.1 acre pond.
Black Crappie
Fair
Black Crappie averaged 7.0 inches in our latest sample and ranged in size from 6.6 to 7.4 inches.
Contact
630-232-5980
Description
There are two fishing ponds at Burnidge Forest Preserve. The west pond (Big Timber Pond 1) is a 2.1 acre dug pond with a maximum depth of 14 feet. The east pond (Big Timber Pond 2) is a 1.2 acre dug pond with a maximum depth of 12 feet. These ponds were dug in the early 1980’s to provide a fishing area at what is now called Paul Wolff campground. The campground is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County (FPDKC). There is good shoreline fishing access available to both ponds but there is a short walk (150 yards) required to access the east pond.Fishery History
While large fish were not sampled, Largemouth Bass and abundant Bluegill should offer anglers plenty of action in the west pond. Additional species found in the west pond include Green Sunfish, Black Bullhead and hybrid sunfish.Site Regulations
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- Bluegill: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Largemouth Bass: Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish greater than or equal to 14 inches and less than 18 inches; 4 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 1 fish greater than or equal to 18 inches and 3 fish less than 14 inches
- Northern Pike: 24 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Smallmouth Bass: Catch and Release Only
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
