Palmyra-Terry Park Pond
Info / Macoupin County
Family Friendly
Yes
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
Yes
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
Location 3 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
Good
Terry Park Pond has a solid bass population. During the fall of 2014, bass captured measured from 4” to 17.25”, and weighed up to 2.6 lbs. 27% were at least 12”, 8% exceeded 15”, and none were found over 18” during this survey. Site Regulation: 15” minimum length limit; 3 fish per day creel limit.
Bluegill
Very Good
IDNR-Fisheries were pleasantly surprised with what fish from the sampling! These fish ranged from 2” to 9” and weighed up to .52 lbs. 47% attained 6”, 42% reached 7”, 7% topped 8”, and 2% made it to 9” in total length.
Channel Catfish
Average
IDNR-Fisheries stocks this species at 8” to 10” on a periodic basis. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily creel limit.
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 322 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 51 |
Contact
217-436-2384 or 414-3673
Description
Terry Park Pond is under cooperative management between The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Terry Park Board. This agreement was put into effect on September 5, 1995 to monitor, and manage the pond for all recreational users. The pond is 3.4 acres in size, with a maximum depth of 9 feet, and an average depth 4 feet. It has a shoreline length of 0.55 miles with most of the shore easily accessed by bank anglers. Terry Park Pond has no boat ramp and has access for bank anglers only. Bait and tackle can be purchased either at the Otter Lake Park office or in the town of Palmyra. Picnicking can be found at Terry Park, which is adjacent to the pond.Fishery History
Approximately 11 fish species inhabit Terry Park Pond, including: Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Warmouth, Yellow Bullhead, Golden Shiner, and Yellow Bass.Site Regulations
No boats are allowed on this water body.
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; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit