Sangamon County · lake
Cow Pond (historical)
Cow Pond (historical) is a lake in Sangamon County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
85°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
78°
64°
14 mph
58%
Sat
Drizzle
75°
67°
17 mph
88%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Halfmoon Lake0.3 mi
- Wiggins Slough0.5 mi
- Spring Creek1.6 mi
- Horseshoe Lake (historical)1.3 mi
- Fancy Creek3.5 mi
- Weingardt Pond3.7 mi
- Little Wolf Creek4.3 mi
- Willow Branch4.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cow Pond (historical) fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cow Pond (historical)?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cow Pond (historical)?+
Cow Pond (historical) is a lake in Sangamon County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.