Big Bend Pond Fishing and Stocking
Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Redear Sunfish), the latest for 2026.
2026 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bluegill | 6,706 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Largemouth Bass | 342 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Redear Sunfish | 2,798 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
2025 Stocking
| Period | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bluegill | 4,068 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Largemouth Bass | 1,058 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Redear Sunfish | 2,028 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Big Bend Pond”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.