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MACKINAW POND #2


Lake Information

County: Woodford

Acreage: 1

Recreational Amenities

Boat Ramps? No

Boat Rental? No

Skiing? No

Swimming? No




There are no zebra mussels in this lake.


Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Fair

The current bluegill population ranges from 4-7 inches in good body condition

CHANNEL CATFISH

Good

Channel catfish between 16-17 inches were collected in the 2019 sample

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Good

Bass from 14-17 inches in good condition were collected in the 2019 sample. The current fish population is out of balance with the bass predator density very low. A low oxygen event (winter kill or summer algal crash) has probably occurred in the recent past which eliminated most of the bass population.

REDEAR SUNFISH

Fair

The current redear population ranges from 6-8 inches in good body condition

Location: The Mackinaw Fish and Wildlife Area Ponds are located four miles northeast of Mackinaw, adjacent to the Mackinaw River, off Gresham Road.

Description: There are two ponds at Mackinaw Fish and Wildlife Are: one is 1.5 acres and the another is 1.0 acre. Maximum depth of these ponds is 12.5 feet. Both have limited access to bank fisherman due to willow growth along the banks.

History and Status of the Sport Fishery: The current fish population is out of balance with the bass predator density very low. A low oxygen event (winter kill or summer algal crash) has probably occurred in the recent past which eliminated most of the bass population.

Contact Information:
Mackinaw State Fish and Wildlife Area
15470 Nelson Road Mackinaw IL 61755
309-963-4969
IDNR Fisheries Biologist: Blake Bushman
(309) 435-1010