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HARRISBURG NEW CITY RESERVOIR
Lake Information
County: Saline
Acreage: 209
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Yes
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Lake Status Summary ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Bluegill size structure remains constant as most catchable fish are between 6 and 6.5 inches. | |
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. 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.
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Hirst618-559-5009
There were 8 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2020.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 389 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2020 tournaments:
| 1 5.01 lbs | 2 4.67 lbs | 3 4.67 lbs | 4 3.56 lbs | 5 3.50 lbs |
Top 5 Bag Weights of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2020 tournaments:
| 1 | 155.93 lbs |
| 2 | 83.40 lbs |
| 3 | 82.00 lbs |
| 4 | 77.31 lbs |
| 5 | 62.19 lbs |
Multiple day tournaments are listed with *end date and
Interested in participating in one of these public tournaments? Contact us with tournament ID for more information.
| 2020-2021 Approved or Pending Tournaments | ||||||||
| Start Date | ID | Approval | Ramp Location | Bank/Boat Hook/Bow |
Max Boats | Species | Youth? | Open to Public? |
| June-08 | 25945 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 18 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
| June-29 | 26137 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 10 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
| June-30 | 25907 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Spotted Bass | No | |
| July-07 | 26811 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 15 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
| July-08 | 25740 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
| July-13 | 26624 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 10 | Largemouth Bass | No | |
| August-14 | 25725 | Approved | Ramp | boathook | 20 | Largemouth Bass | No | |