🐟 What fish can you catch in Harvard?

Most commonly caught species around Harvard , IL : Largemouth bass - 32,261 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,895 reported catches Northern pike - 4,211 reported catches Bluegill - 4,045 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,671 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Harvard fishing reports?

The latest Harvard , IL fishing reports are: @KalebSnelten reported a nice Common carp . @jackupdegraff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Lake . @Garrett-Corey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Zurich . @RobsReelin reported a nice Black crappie . @annaoganisyan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bangs Lake . .

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?

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Illinois, United States

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Top fish species in Harvard

Latest Harvard fishing reports

Common carp

28 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

Taylor Lake

13 in · 1 lb 1 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Zurich

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

Bangs Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Zurich

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Black crappie

Cary Lake (Rotary Park)

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Common carp

Copperfield Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

18 in · 4 lb

Walleye

Lake Zurich

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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 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°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 - 32,261 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,895 reported catches
Northern pike - 4,211 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,045 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,671 reported catches

The latest Harvard, IL fishing reports are:

@KalebSnelten reported a nice Common carp.
@jackupdegraff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Taylor Lake.
@Garrett-Corey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Zurich.
@RobsReelin reported a nice Black crappie.
@annaoganisyan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bangs Lake.

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: