🐟 What fish can you catch in Hartland?

Most commonly caught species around Hartland , IL : Largemouth bass - 47,033 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,762 reported catches Northern pike - 5,626 reported catches Bluegill - 5,234 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,198 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hartland fishing reports?

The latest Hartland , IL fishing reports are: @KalebSnelten reported a nice Common carp . @Fishnchazz reported a nice Northern pike at Independence Grove . @jackupdegraff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Lake . @Best-14-year-old-fisherman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . @Best-14-year-old-fisherman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River . .

Fishing in Hartland, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hartland, Illinois?

Anglers in Hartland , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River , South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area) , Kishwaukee River , Crystal Lake , Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake) .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hartland?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Hartland

Latest Hartland fishing reports

Common carp

28 in · 8 lb

Northern pike

Independence Grove

19 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Taylor Lake

13 in · 1 lb 1 oz

Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Zurich

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Des Plaines River

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Fishing regulations in Hartland

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 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°21′47.2″N 88°30′31″W

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FAQ about Hartland fishing

Anglers in Hartland, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Fox River, South Lake (Three Oaks Recreation Area), Kishwaukee River, Crystal Lake, and Lake in the Hills (Woods Creek Lake).

Most commonly caught species around Hartland, IL:

Largemouth bass - 47,033 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,762 reported catches
Northern pike - 5,626 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,234 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,198 reported catches

The latest Hartland, IL fishing reports are:

@KalebSnelten reported a nice Common carp.
@Fishnchazz reported a nice Northern pike at Independence Grove.
@jackupdegraff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Lake.
@Best-14-year-old-fisherman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.
@Best-14-year-old-fisherman reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Des Plaines River.

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