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GOVERNOR BOND LAKE


Lake Information

County: Bond

Acreage: 775

Average Depth: 9.00 feet

Shoreline Length: 24 miles

Recreational Amenities

Boat Fishing? 120hp

Boat Ramps? Yes

Boat Rental? No

Skiing? No

Swimming? No

Picnicking? Yes

Camping? Yes


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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.


Fish Stocking

Year

Species

Size

Count

2023

Largemouth Bass

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

19389

2023

Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)

Fingerling 1 - 3"

7736

2024

Largemouth Bass

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

19695

2024

Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper)

Fingerling 1 - 3"

8632


Additional information for stocking on Governor Bond Lake


Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Excellent

Bluegill are very abundant in the lake with lots of 6 inch fish and a few over 7 inches.

CHANNEL CATFISH

Excellent

Channel catfish collected in the last survey were between 15 and 30 inches with an average weight of over 4 lbs.

CRAPPIE

Excellent

Both black and white crappie abundant, most of the crappie collected in surveys are over 9 inches.

FLATHEAD CATFISH

Excellent

The lake supports trophy flathead catfish with several over 40 lbs. collected in recent surveys.

HYBRID STRIPED BASS (WIPERS)

Very Good

Good numbers of 4-8 lb fish are present. Look for them chasing shad off steep rocky banks early morning or just before dark.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Very Good

This lake has a good bass population with a very good percentage over 15 inches.

Location: Governor Bond Lake is located just north of Greenville.

Description: This is a 775 acre water supply lake owned by the city of Greenville. The fishery of the lake is cooperatively managed by the IDNR and the city of Greenville. The shoreline of the lake includes rock, woody structure, and some aquatic plants. There are 2 concrete boat ramps on the lake. The main ramp is on the southwest end of the lake off of Red Ball Trail. A second ramp is located on the southeast side of the lake off of East Lake Drive. There is limited shore angler access.

History and Status of the Sport Fishery: The IDNR Division of Fisheries routinely monitors the status of the fishery of Governor Bond Lake. Recent stockings include supplemental largemouth bass, supplemental channel catfish, and annual hybrid striped bass

Additional Lake Information: There is a 225 horsepower limit for boats and a 160 horsepower limit for personal watercraft. A city sticker is required for all boats.Boat permits may be purchased at Greenville City Hall, 404 South 3rd Street. Gas is available on the lake at the marina.

Contact Information:
Greenville City Hall
618-664-1644
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Eric Ratcliff
618-931-4217

Multiple day tournaments are listed with * end date.

Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.

2024–2025 Approved or Pending Tournaments
Start Date ID Approval Ramp Location Bank/Boat
Hook/Bow
Max Boats Species Youth? Open to Public?
April-2428250ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
April-2727959ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
May-0128251ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
May-0828252ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
May-1528253ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
May-2228254ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
May-2928255ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
June-0528256ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
June-1228257ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
June-1928258ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
June-2628259ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
July-1028260ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
July-1728261ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
July-2027960ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
July-2428262ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
July-3128263ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
August-0728264ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
August-1428265ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
August-2128266ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
August-2828267ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes
September-2027654ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
20Largemouth Bass
NoNo
October-1927961ApprovedMain Ramp on West Side boat
hook
15Largemouth Bass
NoYes