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GOVERNOR BOND LAKE
Lake Information
County: Bond
Acreage: 775
Average Depth: 9.00 feet
Shoreline Length: 24 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? 120hp
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2022 |
Largemouth Bass |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
21566 |
2022 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
14490 |
2023 |
Largemouth Bass |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
19389 |
2023 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
7736 |
Additional information for stocking on Governor Bond Lake
Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Excellent | Bluegill are very abundant in the lake with lots of 6 inch fish and a few over 7 inches. | |
Excellent | Channel catfish collected in the last survey were between 15 and 30 inches with an average weight of over 4 lbs. | |
Excellent | Both black and white crappie abundant, most of the crappie collected in surveys are over 9 inches. | |
Excellent | The lake supports trophy flathead catfish with several over 40 lbs. collected in recent surveys. | |
Very Good | Good numbers of 4-8 lb fish are present. Look for them chasing shad off steep rocky banks early morning or just before dark. | |
Very Good | This lake has a good bass population with a very good percentage over 15 inches. | |
Location: Governor Bond Lake is located just north of Greenville.
Description: This is a 775 acre water supply lake owned by the city of Greenville. The fishery of the lake is cooperatively managed by the IDNR and the city of Greenville. The shoreline of the lake includes rock, woody structure, and some aquatic plants. There are 2 concrete boat ramps on the lake. The main ramp is on the southwest end of the lake off of Red Ball Trail. A second ramp is located on the southeast side of the lake off of East Lake Drive. There is limited shore angler access.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: The IDNR Division of Fisheries routinely monitors the status of the fishery of Governor Bond Lake. Recent stockings include supplemental largemouth bass, supplemental channel catfish, and annual hybrid striped bass
Additional Lake Information: There is a 225 horsepower limit for boats and a 160 horsepower limit for personal watercraft. A city sticker is required for all boats.Boat permits may be purchased at Greenville City Hall, 404 South 3rd Street. Gas is available on the lake at the marina.
Contact Information: Greenville City Hall 618-664-1644 IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Eric Ratcliff618-931-4217
There were 32 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2023.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 231 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2023 tournaments:
| 1 9.23 lbs | 2 7.27 lbs | 3 6.71 lbs | 4 6.24 lbs | 5 5.73 lbs |
Top 5 Total Tournament Weight of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2023 tournaments:
| 1 | 111.25 lbs |
| 2 | 76.93 lbs |
| 3 | 75.00 lbs |
| 4 | 51.69 lbs |
| 5 | 44.22 lbs |
Multiple day tournaments are listed with * end date.
Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.
| 2024 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| October-20 | 25456 | Approved | Main Ramp on West Side | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
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