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.
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