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BLUE POND


Lake Information

County: Boone

Acreage: 7

Average Depth: 0.00 feet

Recreational Amenities

Boat Fishing? No

Boat Ramps? No

Boat Rental? No

Skiing? No

Swimming? No

Picnicking? Yes

Camping? No


There are no zebra mussels in this lake.


Fish Stocking

Year

Species

Size

Count

2023

Redear Sunfish

Fingerling 1 - 3"

7122


Additional information for stocking on Blue Pond


Fishing Outlook  ( Full PDF Report )

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Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Poor

A total of 1 Bluegill were collected with a length of 83 mm (3.3 in). This survey did not meet the minimum required number of fish > Stock size (n = 30) to accurately quantify population demographics as set forth in the Lake Management Plan (LMP).

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Fair

A total of 68 Largemouth Bass were collected ranging from 50 – 395 mm (2.0 – 15.6 in), with 9 of those fish > Stock size (200 mm [7.1 in]). This survey met the minimum required number of fish > Stock size (n = 20) to quantify population demographics as set forth in the lake management plan (LMP). The PSD and RSD-14 were not within the target ranges with the PSD being over and the RSD-14 being under. A higher PSD and a lower RSD-14 value may be an indicator of slow growth due to an overabundance of small sized fish. Body condition seems to corroborate this, with relative weight values being under the 90th percentile range.

Location: Spencer Conservation Area is located on Appleton Road in the city of Belvidere, between North State Street and West Lincoln Avenue. The main entrance is located by St. James Cemetery. This accesses the pavilions, both pond and river fishing opportunities, and recreation paths.

Description: Blue pond is a 7 acres lake located in Spencer Conservation Area inside the Boone County Conservation District.

Additional Lake Information: SPORT FISH REGULATIONS IN EFFECT:

All Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only
Large or Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fish Daily Creel Limit (14˝ Minimum Length Limit)
Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fish Daily Creel Limit

Contact Information:
Boone County Forest Preserve
603 N. Appleton Road, Belvidere, IL 61008
(815)547-7935
IDNR Biologist - Brennan Caputo
(630)360-4181