Bond County · reservoir · 779 acres
Governor Bond Lake
Stocked 12× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Governor Bond Lake is a reservoir in Bond County, Illinois, stocked with Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; 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
Overcast
84°
63°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
80°
68°
14 mph
42%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
68°
12 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 6,785 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,449 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 8,745 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,533 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 8,632 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,389 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 7,736 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,000 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 19,566 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 14,490 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 2,671 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 16,729 | 2" | |
When does Governor Bond Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Greenville New City Lake0.0 mi
- Dry Branch0.5 mi
- Kingsbury Branch3.2 mi
- Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake3.0 mi
- Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake3.8 mi
- Greenville Lake5.3 mi
- Stone Pond5.2 mi
- Bond Christian Camp Lake5.2 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.
Governor Bond Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Governor Bond Lake?+
Governor Bond Lake is stocked with Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) in Bond County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Governor Bond Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2021, stocking at Governor Bond Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Governor Bond Lake?+
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 Governor Bond Lake?+
Governor Bond Lake is a reservoir in Bond County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.