Fishing Snockey Pond in Saline County, Illinois

• Overview

  Snockey Pond is one of the Saline County waters in Illinois. The ground around here is mixed woodland. It measures about 33 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is low-lying compared with other Illinois water we list. The town to know is Harrisburg, 7.7 miles out. Eldorado lies 8 miles off, Shawneetown another 12 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Snockey Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Saline County records list bluegill, black bullhead, green sunfish and threadfin shad among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Snockey Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 78°F on average, January about 31°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Snockey Pond. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Berkel Lake, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Snockey Pond in particular, ask before you travel.