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HARRISBURG NEW CITY RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: Saline
Acreage: 209
Average Depth: 0.00 feet
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Yes
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
9850 |
2023 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
4046 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Non-vulnerable 8 - 10" |
5910 |
Additional information for stocking on Harrisburg New City Reservoir
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Fair | Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 6-7 inches. No bluegill over 8 inches were collected in the 2024 survey. There are no size or harvest limits for sunfish. | |
Average | Three channel catfish (16-28 inches) were collected in the 2024 survey. Channel catfish are stocked annually when available. A daily catch limit of six fish applies. | |
Fair | Of the black crappie collected in the 2024 survey only 4% were over 9 inches. No black crappie over 10 inches were collected. Although present in the lake, no white crappie were collected in the 2024 survey. Currently there are no size or creel limits for crappie at Harrisburg New City Reservoir. | |
Poor | One striped bass hybrid (10 inches) was collected in the 2024 survey. Striped bass hybrids are stocked annually when available. No striped bass hybrids were stocked in 2024. | |
Very Good | Bass were collected at a rate of 100 fish/hr in the 2024 survey. Forty-two percent of the bass collected were over 14 inches and 2% were over 18 inches. The largest bass collected was 3.5 pounds. Currently there are no size restrictions for bass and the creel limit is 6 fish per day. | |
Location: The reservoir is located approximately one mile east of Galatia in the wooded rolling terrain in Saline County.
Description: Harrisburg New City Reservoir has a surface area of 209.0 acres and maximum depth of 30.0 feet. Shoreline areas are shallow and the reservoir has a shoreline length of 6.5 miles with a watershed of approximately 2000 acres. Harrisburg New City Reservoir was impounded in 1955 to create the reservoir and provide a public water source. Currently the City of Harrisburg receives well water, eliminating the reservoir as a primary or secondary water source.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Recent survey data suggests Harrisburg New City Reservoir is currently supporting a balanced fishery. Catchable populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie and redear sunfish are present in the reservoir.
Additional Lake Information: Site Regulations:
Largemouth Bass: Daily limit of 6 fish per day
Channel Catfish: Daily limit of 6 fish per day
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Hirst618-559-5009
Multiple day tournaments are listed with * end date.
Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.
| 2025 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| June-01 | 27809 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| June-07 | 28231 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 19 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| June-29 | 27825 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| July-12 | 27946 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| July-20 | 27871 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| August-02 | 28245 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| August-23 | 27808 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 10 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| September-27 | 28236 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 19 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
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