🐟 What fish can you catch in Harvard?

Most commonly caught species around Harvard , IL : Largemouth bass - 32,434 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,919 reported catches Northern pike - 4,245 reported catches Bluegill - 4,100 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,675 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Harvard fishing reports?

The latest Harvard , IL fishing reports are: @luked3222 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Baumann Park Lake . @kaden.cooley reported a nice Northern pike at Cravath Lake . @maddybaby reported a nice Bluegill at Blue Pond . @d.towns12 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @kaden.cooley reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Whitewater Creek . .

Fishing in Harvard, IL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Harvard, Illinois?

Anglers in Harvard , IL recommend these top fishing spots: Geneva Lake , Delavan Lake , Kishwaukee River , Candlewick Lake , Turtle Creek (WI) .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Harvard , IL . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Northern pike caught in Harvard?

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Harvard , IL was a 8 ft / 3.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @adriancardona-tapia at Geneva Lake on May 30, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Harvard

Latest Harvard fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Baumann Park Lake

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Northern pike

Cravath Lake

32 in · 7 lb 2 oz

Bluegill

Blue Pond

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Largemouth bass

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Greengill hybrid

Whitewater Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Blue Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Baumann Park Lake

length · weight

Sauger

Manitou Creek

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Smallmouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Harvard

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 May 7th, 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°25′46.6″N 88°37′16″W

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FAQ about Harvard fishing

Anglers in Harvard, IL recommend these top fishing spots: Geneva Lake, Delavan Lake, Kishwaukee River, Candlewick Lake, and Turtle Creek (WI).

Most commonly caught species around Harvard, IL:

Largemouth bass - 32,434 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,919 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,245 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,100 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,675 reported catches

The latest Harvard, IL fishing reports are:

@luked3222 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Baumann Park Lake.
@kaden.cooley reported a nice Northern pike at Cravath Lake.
@maddybaby reported a nice Bluegill at Blue Pond.
@d.towns12 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@kaden.cooley reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Whitewater Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Harvard, IL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Harvard, IL was a 13 ft / 4.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JohnSelvig at Long Lake on March 25, 2014.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Harvard, IL was a 6 ft / 10 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @CarsonR6 at Rock River (IL, WI) on July 15, 2017.

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Harvard, IL was a 8 ft / 3.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @adriancardona-tapia at Geneva Lake on May 30, 2021.