Fishing at Weingardt Pond, Sangamon County, Illinois

• Overview

  Weingardt Pond lies within the bounds of Sangamon County, Illinois. Around the bank it is open valley. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest town is Sherman, 1.3 miles away. Springfield is the closest city, 7.5 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Weingardt Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Sangamon County include green sunfish, bluegill, white crappie, largemouth bass and tadpole madtom. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Read Weingardt Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 25°F to 76°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Weingardt Pond around it. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Clear Lake at 6.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Weingardt Pond as something to verify.