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Harbar Acres Lake

Harbar Acres Lake is a lake in Pennsylvania, near Butler County.

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Fish species in Harbar Acres Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Harbar Acres Lake covers 20.01 acres in Butler County. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Harbar Acres Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Harbar Acres Lake

At 20.01 acres, Harbar Acres Lake is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Harbar Acres Lake

Fish reported from Harbar Acres Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch. Rainbow trout are also stocked in Harbar Acres Lake.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Harbar Acres Lake.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Harbar Acres Lake crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Harbar Acres Lake are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Harbar Acres Lake are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for Harbar Acres Lake bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Harbar Acres Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Harbar Acres Lake. Then compare natural weed edges, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Harbar Acres Lake before searching the middle.

When to Fish Harbar Acres Lake

Early spring on Harbar Acres Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Harbar Acres Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Harbar Acres Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission 2026 Trout Stocking

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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