Pittsfield Lake Ball Park Pond
Location 1.1 acres
Fishing Outlook
Channel Catfish
Average
No Channel Catfish were collected during the 2025 survey. IDNR Fisheries will continue to stock non-vulnerable Channel Catfish as State Hatchery production allows, to maintain angling opportunities for this species.
Bluegill
Excellent
In 2025, Bluegill were collected at a rate of 27 fish per hour of electrofishing. Bluegill ranged from 2.0 – 9.1”. 71.4% of the catchable-sized Bluegill measured 6” or greater. 57.1% measured 8” or more. Average body condition was excellent. The current Bluegill/Redear Sunfish regulation is a 10 fish daily limit with no length limit. This quality Bluegill fishery should provide anglers with excellent fishing opportunities for years to come.
Redear Sunfish
Poor
No Redear Sunfish were collected during the 2025 electrofishing survey; however, they are present in this pond.
Largemouth Bass
Average
The 2025 electrofishing survey yielded 24 Largemouth Bass per hour of electrofishing. Fish ranged from 8.1 – 17.4”. 25% of the catchable-sized Largemouth Bass were 12” or more. 12.5% were 15” or greater. The current regulation is a 15” minimum length limit, 3 fish daily limit.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") | 114 |
Contact
IDNR Fisheries Biologist
IDNR Pittsfield Field Office 1252 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363
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Description
The Pittsfield Lake Ball Park Pond is owned by the City of Pittsfield. The pond is 1.5 acres and has a maximum depth of approximately 18 feet. Nearly the entire shoreline is accessible to bank fishing.Fishery History
Other species present in this pond include Black Crappie and Green Sunfish.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: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit