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WEINBERG - KING POND #1


Lake Information

County: Schuyler

Acreage: 4

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

2022

Channel Catfish

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

200


Additional information for stocking on Weinberg-King Pond 1


Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLACK CRAPPIE

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.

BLUEGILL

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).

CHANNEL CATFISH

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.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

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).

REDEAR SUNFISH

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
217-392-2345
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Blake Ruebush
217-622-7219