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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Bluegill

6 in · 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Kay Pond is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

42°11′19.1″N 88°18′3.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Kay Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Kay Pond, IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

There is no statewide size limit. Daily harvest limit is 6 Bass, either singly or in the aggregate, except as specified under Site-Specific Regulations. Only statewide regulations are shown herein, but you can access Site-Specific Regulations online.

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42°11′19.1″N 88°18′3.9″W
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Cities nearby

Algonquin

1.9 miles away

Lake in the Hills

2.4 miles away

Cary

3.1 miles away

Crystal Lake

3.5 miles away

Carpentersville

4.6 miles away

Barrington Hills

6.0 miles away

Prairie Grove

6.3 miles away

Gilberts

6.5 miles away

Lake Barrington

7.0 miles away

Huntley

7.0 miles away

Burtons Bridge

7.2 miles away

Island Lake

8.1 miles away

Barrington

9.2 miles away

Pingree Grove

9.9 miles away

Wauconda

10.3 miles away

McHenry

10.4 miles away

Elgin

10.4 miles away

Woodstock

10.8 miles away

Lake Zurich

11.0 miles away

Hoffman Estates

11.7 miles away

Harmony

11.8 miles away

Franklinville

12.5 miles away

Streamwood

13.2 miles away

South Elgin

13.7 miles away

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FAQ about Kay Pond fishing

Kay Pond is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°11′19.1″N 88°18′3.9″W
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