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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 and 6.5 inches. There are no size or harvest limits for sunfish. | |
Excellent | Many fish reported and collected during electro fishing surveys are 20 inches or better. A daily catch limit of six fish applies. | |
Fair | Anglers should target crappie around structure using minnows and jigs. Currently there are no size or creel limits for crappie at Harrisburg New City Reservoir. | |
Very Good | Many fish between 2 to 3 pounds are present, and bass fishing is expected to be good to excellent. Bass were collected at a rate of 103 fish/hr in the 2023 survey. 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.
| 2024–2025 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| April-13 | 27837 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | No |
| 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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