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WEINBERG - KING POND #1
Lake Information
County: Schuyler
Acreage: 4
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? No
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
120 |
Additional information for stocking on Weinberg-King Pond 1
Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Fair | Black Crappie are present in this pond. Five Black Crappie were collected in 2021, ranging from 7.3-9.1”. In 2019, two Black Crappie were collected. These fish measured 7.9” and 8.7”. Anglers are encouraged to harvest Black Crappie. | |
Good | Bluegill were collected at a catch rate of 156 fish/hour of electrofishing in 2021, and at a rate of 132 fish/hour in 2019. Bluegill in this pond measured up to 6.6” in 2021 and up to 7” in 2019. Bluegill body condition was average in 2019 (Wr=90) an increased in 2021 (Wr=95.5). | |
Good | One Channel Catfish was collected in 2021. It measured 20.2” and weighed 2.56lbs. IDNR will stock Channel Catfish as hatchery production allows. | |
Good | In 2021, 18 Largemouth Bass were collected, resulting in a catch rate of 72 Largemouth Bass per hour of electrofishing. Fish ranged from 4.3-21.0”. In 2019, 15 Largemouth Bass were collected ranging from 5.9-17.3”. Only one Largemouth Bass exceeded 15” in 2019. During recent fish population surveys the catch rate management goal of ≥60 bass/hour of electrofishing has been met. Average relative weights were average in 2021 (Wr=93.4) and low in 2019 (Wr=88). | |
Good | Redear Sunfish are doing well in this pond. Redear Sunfish were collected at a rate of 44 fish per hour of electrofishing in 2021, compared to 80 fish/hour in 2019. 36.8% of catchable sized fish were 8” or larger in 2019. A lesser percentage of Redear Sunfish exceeded 8” in 2021 (9.1%). | |
Location: Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Schuyler County, 3 miles east of Augusta north of Route 101. There are two ponds on this site that are managed for sport fishing. Pond #1 is the larger of the two ponds.
Description: This pond has good shoreline access and has a desirable sport fishery.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Other fish species in this pond include Golden Shiners.
Additional Lake Information: Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/WeinbergKing.aspx
Contact Information: Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area 217-392-2345IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Blake Ruebush217-622-7219