Giant City State Park - Piney Pond
Location 1 acres
Fishing Outlook
Redear Sunfish
Very Good
Piney Pond supports a quality fishery for Redear with individuals over 9 inches present.
Largemouth Bass
Good
Piney Pond has a high abundance of small bass in the 10”-14” range, which has produced a quality Bluegill/Redear fishery.
Channel Catfish
Good
Channel Catfish are stocked annually. During the 2025 electrofishing survey, one Channel Catfish was collected, which measured 23.6 inches.
Bluegill
Very Good
Piney Pond supports a quality fishery for Bluegill with individuals over 8 inches present.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 61 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 36 |
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Description
Piney Pond is a 1-acre impoundment managed for quality Bluegill and Redear Sunfish fishing. The perimeter of the pond is clear of brush and mowed to provide access for anglers. There are no docks or restrooms on site, although restrooms are available at the Giant City Visitors Center.Fishery History
The most recent electrofishing survey at Piney Pond was during June of 2025. Piney Pond contains a fish community that is typical for a small pond, containing an abundance of small bass that drive fast growth rates of Bluegill and Redear Sunfish. Channel Catfish are stocked annually in Piney Pond. Some anglers report catching and harvesting their limit of 6 catfish per day during the summer months.Site 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
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit