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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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General info

Haligus Pond is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black bullhead.

Location

42°09′34.1″N 88°24′26.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Haligus Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Haligus Pond, IL

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 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

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.

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42°09′34.1″N 88°24′26.8″W
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Cities nearby

Huntley

1.3 miles away

Lake in the Hills

3.8 miles away

Gilberts

3.9 miles away

Algonquin

4.7 miles away

Pingree Grove

5.3 miles away

Harmony

6.2 miles away

Crystal Lake

6.3 miles away

Carpentersville

6.6 miles away

Cary

8.9 miles away

Coral

9.1 miles away

Elgin

9.4 miles away

Franklinville

9.7 miles away

Woodstock

10.5 miles away

Barrington Hills

10.5 miles away

Prairie Grove

10.8 miles away

Burlington

11.0 miles away

Marengo

11.7 miles away

Burtons Bridge

12.2 miles away

South Elgin

12.6 miles away

Lake Barrington

12.8 miles away

Island Lake

13.4 miles away

McHenry

13.7 miles away

Campton Hills

14.5 miles away

Genoa

15.5 miles away

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FAQ about Haligus Pond fishing

Haligus Pond is a lake located in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°09′34.1″N 88°24′26.8″W
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