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Sand Pond - Ibsp Fishing and Stocking

Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports stockings here as yearly totals (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout), the latest for 2026.

2026 Stocking

PeriodSpeciesFishSize
2026Channel Catfish750Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")
2026Largemouth Bass287Fingerling (1 - 3")
2026Northern Pike72NonVulnerable (8 - 10")
2026Rainbow Trout3,106Adult
2026Rainbow Trout950NonVulnerable (8 - 10")

2025 Stocking

PeriodSpeciesFishSize
2025Channel Catfish752Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")
2025Largemouth Bass329Fingerling (1 - 3")
2025Northern Pike72NonVulnerable (8 - 10")
2025Rainbow Trout1,985Adult

2024 Stocking

PeriodSpeciesFishSize
2024Rainbow Trout1,338Adult
2024Largemouth Bass288Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")
2024Northern Pike80NonVulnerable (8 - 10")
2024Channel Catfish765Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7")
2024Largemouth Bass308Fingerling (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 “Sand Pond - IBSP”. 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.