Rock Springs - Cattail Pond

Info / Macon County

Location 3 acres

Rock Springs Pond is located in the Macon County Conservation district property, west of Decatur, in Macon County.
Recent Stocking History
2025 Rainbow Trout Adult 364

Contact

Garavaglia, James
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
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Description

This pond is 1.8 acres with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Bank fishing is possible around the entire shoreline.

Fishery History

This pond is stocked each spring with harvestable sized Rainbow Trout which are easily caught for at least a couple of weeks after the season opener on the first Saturday in April. Channel Catfish are stocked annually.

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
  • Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 1 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
  • Trout: Spring 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