Illinois Fishing

Charterwood Small Pond

Charterwood Small Pond represents a premier magnificent Lake fishing opportunity in eastern Illinois, Illinois. Charterwood Small Pond is located near eastern Illinois at coordinates 40.42, -88.90. The magnificent lake provides stable water levels and diverse habitat for Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike. Local anglers frequently report success with Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike at Charterwood Small Pond.

Lake Illinois 40.4200, -88.9000
Updated 2026-04-29

Location

View on Google Maps 40.4200, -88.9000

Target Species

Largemouth BassLargemouth BassWalleyeWalleyeNorthern PikeNorthern Pike

Fishing Tips

  • Focus on submerged timber during late evening when Largemouth Bass are active.
  • Focus on lily pads during late evening when Largemouth Bass are active.
  • Focus on dam faces during dawn when Largemouth Bass are active.

Fishing Techniques for Charterwood Small Pond

Focus your efforts around natural structure: points, submerged timber, weed edges, and rocky areas tend to hold fish in Illinois lakes. Dawn and dusk are peak feeding windows, especially during warmer months when fish move shallow. A varied approach — starting fast to locate active fish, then slowing down — pays off.

What to Expect at Charterwood Small Pond

Fishing pressure is moderate year-round, peaking on weekends and holidays from spring through fall. Weekday trips typically mean fewer crowds and better fishing. The ecosystem here supports healthy populations of Largemouth Bass and Walleye, with good catch rates for prepared anglers.

Regulations

Current Illinois license mandatory. Illinois Department of Natural Resources maintains regulations on their website.

Fishing Tips for Charterwood Small Pond

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Frequently Asked Questions

Community areas and popular structures attract other anglers on weekends.

You can target Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike at Charterwood Small Pond. Largemouth Bass is particularly popular here.

pre-spawn. Many anglers find early morning and evening productive year-round.