Governor Bond Lake
Governor Bond Lake is a 775 acre city water supply lake just north of Greenville in Bond County. It is known for bluegill, catfish and a few trophy flatheads.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Rated excellent in the 2023 survey
Channel Catfish
Rated very good
Flathead Catfish
Fish over 40 pounds reported
Largemouth Bass
Numbers rising since 2021
Crappie
White and black crappie
Wiper
Stocked every year
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Main rampRampConcrete ramp at the southwest end off Red Ball Trail. Marina with gas nearby.Directions ↗
- East Lake Drive rampRampConcrete ramp on the southeast side off East Lake Drive.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass Applies to largemouth and smallmouth | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Striped Bass Also applies to white and hybrid striped bass | 17 in | 3 / day |
| Wiper | 17 in | 3 / day |
| Crappie White, black or hybrid | See Illinois rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Governor Bond Lake ↗Local tips
- Buy the city boat sticker at Greenville City Hall (404 South 3rd Street).
- Shore access is limited, so a boat helps.
- Attend your jugs at all times.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.