Fishing at Armstrong Pond, Bond County, Illinois

• Overview

  The Bond County end of Illinois holds Armstrong Pond. The water sits 535 feet up. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Bond County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Greenville, is 6.2 miles distant. It is 52 miles to St. Louis, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Armstrong Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Bond County names bluegill, green sunfish, slenderhead darter and channel catfish. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Armstrong Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 27°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Armstrong Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a campsite 170 yards from the water. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Governor Bond Lake sits 6.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Armstrong Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.