Recirculation Pond Fishing in Macoupin County, Illinois

• Overview

  Recirculation Pond belongs to Macoupin County, Illinois. Elevation runs to 630 feet. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The town to know is Carlinville, 5.3 miles out. Further out sit Gillespie (5.7 miles) and Benld (8.3 miles). It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it. In wet weather the last stretch of track is the awkward part.

• Where to Fish on Recirculation Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Reported across Macoupin County: green sunfish, bluegill, white sucker, yellow bullhead and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Read Recirculation Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 77°F and January reads 26°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Recirculation Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A platform or pier sits within 110 yards. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Smith Reservoir at 0.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Recirculation Pond should be assumed from this page alone.