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Ironwood Pond

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species at Ironwood Pond

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Ironwood Pond is a lake located in McLean County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

40°32′37.7″N 88°58′32.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Ironwood Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Ironwood 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.

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Cities nearby

Normal

1.7 miles away

Towanda

4.1 miles away

Bloomington

4.7 miles away

Twin Grove

7.6 miles away

Kappa

9.2 miles away

Shirley

10.5 miles away

Danvers

10.5 miles away

Downs

11.0 miles away

Lexington

12.3 miles away

Congerville

13.0 miles away

Cooksville

13.7 miles away

Gridley

14.7 miles away

Stanford

15.0 miles away

Ellsworth

15.1 miles away

Heyworth

15.9 miles away

Secor

16.0 miles away

Goodfield

16.4 miles away

Panola

16.7 miles away

Le Roy

18.0 miles away

Heritage Lake

18.6 miles away

McLean

18.9 miles away

Minier

19.3 miles away

Deer Creek

19.6 miles away

Eureka

19.7 miles away

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FAQ about Ironwood Pond fishing

📍 Where is Ironwood Pond located?
Ironwood Pond is a lake located in McLean County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°32′37.7″N 88°58′32.6″W
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🎣 Where on Ironwood Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Ironwood Pond by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Ironwood Pond?
The most common species in Ironwood Pond are:
📢 What are the latest Ironwood Pond fishing reports?
The latest Ironwood Pond fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Ironwood Pond?

Fishing in Illinois requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, purchasable online or at licensed agents.

In Illinois, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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