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BLANDINSVILLE NORTH LAKE


Lake Information

County: McDonough

Acreage: 5

Average Depth: 0.00 feet

Recreational Amenities

Boat Ramps? No

Boat Rental? No

Skiing? No

Swimming? No


There are no zebra mussels in this lake.


Fish Stocking

Year

Species

Size

Count

2024

Black Crappie x White Crappie

Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7"

500


Additional information for stocking on Blandinsville North Lake


Fishing Outlook  ( Full PDF Report )

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Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Good

The bluegill population was sampled by 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.

CRAPPIE

Average

In 2024, the white and black crappie populations were sampled by no white crappie and 2 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 90 stock size bass from electrofishing. 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 should be encouraged. But in the future, we may want to consider protecting the population to 18 inches.

Location: Blandinsville North Pond is located 1.5 miles north of the village of Blandinsville off of County Road 1985 North or Blairmore Road.

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.

History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Blandinsville North Pond has a balanced sport fishery composed of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.

Additional Lake Information: All Fish - 2 pole and line fishing only.

Site Regulation:
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
Channel Catfish: 6 fish daily limit

Contact Information:
Blandinsville Water Department
309-652-3223
IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Rob Hilsabeck
309-370-5296