Size
13,459ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Harlan County Reservoir
Walleye
Bluegill
White bass
Crappie
Striped Bass
Northern pike
Tiger muskellunge
Largemouth bass
Perch
Channel catfish
Flathead catfish
Overview
Stable populations of walleye, northern pike, white bass and hybrid stripers. Fishing is seasonal with walleye in spring/fall; white bass, stripers and catfish in summer.
Harlan County Reservoir Map
Features
Winter ice is too thin and pressure cracked to be safe for anglers, so fishing is restricted to spring, summer and early fall. There is virtually no pressure during late fall when fishing can be excellent.
Forage
Gizzard shad and various rough fish.
Weather
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
8-24 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
