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BLANDINSVILLE SOUTH LAKE
Lake Information
County: McDonough
Acreage: 8
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? no
Boat Ramps? No
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? No
Camping? No
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Average | The Bluegill population was sampled by 50 fish in fall electrofishing survey. The current Bluegill population is rated as average with a few fish sampled up to 7.5 inches in length. The population appeared to be improving in 2020 with 48% of the sample over 7 inches in length, but it has declined since then. This population is of high density and in average body condition. | |
Average | In 2023, the Black Crappie population was sampled by 5 fish and no White Crappie in the fall electrofishing survey. The Black Crappie were up to 11 inches in length and the body condition was good. No harvest or length limit is necessary currently for the crappie population. | |
Good | In 2023, a fall D.C. electrofishing survey was used to evaluate the fish population. The Largemouth Bass population was evaluated by 9 stock-size bass from electrofishing. The Largemouth Bass population appears to be defined by a very low density of fish from 6 to 15 inches in length and a very high percentage of young-of-the-year fish under 5" in length. The submerged aquatic vegetation level was approximately 80%. The submerged vegetation control will continue to be a challenge to manage in this water supply reservoir for water quality and for fish management. The current bass regulation will remain in place for 2024. The harvest of bass under 12" is encouraged to help thin this part of the population. | |
Location: Blandinsville South Pond is located at the north west edge of the village of Blandinsville by the water treatment plant.
Description: Blandinsville South Pond is a perched water supply reservoir for the village of Blandinsville. It has complete shoreline fishing access and very little submerged aquatic vegetation.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Blandinsville South Pond has a balanced sport fishery of Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.
Additional Lake Information: 2 pole and line fishing only.
Site Regulations:
Large or Smallmouth Bass: Protected slot length limit with 1 fish greater than or equal to 15" and/or 2 fish less than 12" daily
Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 6 fish daily limit
Contact Information: Blandinsville Water Plant 309-652-3223IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Rob Hilsabeck309-446-9143
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