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La Harpe Reservoir

La Harpe Reservoir is a reservoir in Illinois, near Hancock County.

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La Harpe Reservoir is a reservoir in Hancock County, Illinois. La Harpe Reservoir holds about 90 acre-feet.

What to Expect at La Harpe Reservoir

La Harpe Reservoir was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at La Harpe Reservoir

A reliable current fish list was not found for La Harpe Reservoir, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for La Harpe Reservoir

On a first trip to La Harpe, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish La Harpe Reservoir

Spring around La Harpe is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around La Harpe can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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