Blandinsville North Lake
Info / McDonough County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
No
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 5 acres
Fishing Outlook
Crappie spp.
Average
In 2024, the White and Black Crappie populations were sampled by electrofishing and we caught no White Crappie and two Black Crappie. The size ranged from 9.3 to 9.9 inches in length and the body condition was good at a value of 101. No harvest or length limit is necessary currently for the crappie population. The IDNR District Fisheries Biologist stocked 500 Hybrid Crappie (F1 Blacknose male x White crappie female) at an average of 4 inches length on 10/31/2024 from the Banner Marsh Rearing Ponds.
Largemouth Bass
Average
In 2024, the Largemouth Bass population was evaluated by sampling 90 stock size bass with electrofishing gear. The Largemouth Bass population appears to be defined by a high percentage of fish from 4 to 15 inches in length. The average relative weight was very good at a value of 92. The bass population appears to have a high density and rapid recovery from the winter kill of 2013/2014. The current bass regulation should remain in place for 2025. And the harvest of bass under 12 inches is encouraged. But in the future, we may want to consider protecting the population to 18 inches.
Bluegill
Good
The Bluegill population was sampled by capturing 51 fish in the fall electrofishing survey. The current Bluegill population is rated as excellent with 24% of the fish sampled over 8 inches in length. This population is of high density and in good body condition with a Wr average of 95.
| 2024 | Black Crappie x White Crappie | Fingerling (1 - 3") | 500 |
Contact
309-652-3223
Description
Blandinsville North Pond is owned by the Village of Blandinsville and used as a backup water supply reservoir. It is an earthen dam pond that is primarily surrounded by timber.Fishery History
Blandinsville North Pond has a balanced sport fishery composed of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.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: Protected Slot Length Limit with no possession of fish greater than or equal to 12 inches and less than 15 inches; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 1 fish greater than or equal to 15 inches and 2 fish less than 12 inches