Top fish species at Harrell Lake South

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Harrell Lake South is a lake located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

39°59′17.1″N 91°03′52.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Harrell Lake South?

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Fishing regulations at Harrell Lake South, 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 22nd, 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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39°59′17.1″N 91°03′52.4″W
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Cities nearby

Coatsburg

5.9 miles away

Clayton

6.3 miles away

Golden

8.8 miles away

Mound Station

10.2 miles away

Adams

10.8 miles away

Burton

11.2 miles away

Richfield

12.4 miles away

Bloomfield

12.8 miles away

Beverly

13.9 miles away

Loraine

14.1 miles away

Payson

15.2 miles away

Mount Sterling

15.9 miles away

Bowen

16.9 miles away

Quincy

17.1 miles away

Marcelline

18.4 miles away

Fall Creek

19.1 miles away

Camden

19.1 miles away

West Point

19.5 miles away

Lima

21.1 miles away

Plymouth

22.4 miles away

La Grange

23.5 miles away

Basco

24.5 miles away

Bentley

24.7 miles away

Meyer

25.7 miles away

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FAQ about Harrell Lake South fishing

Harrell Lake South is a lake located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°59′17.1″N 91°03′52.4″W
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