Giant City State Park – Horse Camp Pond

Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond is a pond in Union County, Illinois. Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond covers about 2 acres.

What to Expect at Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond

Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond

Fish reported from Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish. Stocking records for Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond also list channel catfish, though that does not mean those fish will be easy to catch on every trip.

Bass

For bass at Giant City State Park - Horse Camp, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Giant City State Park - Horse Camp, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, redear or other sunfish.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Giant City State Park - Horse Camp, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond

When you first fish Giant City State Park - Horse Camp, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Giant City State Park - Horse Camp Pond

Spring on Giant City State Park - Horse Camp is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Giant City State Park - Horse Camp can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.