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Castle Park, Harvard

Castle Park in Harvard, Illinois charges $15 to $55 a day and has catfish, bass, and bluegill. State rule: Anglers fishing at an IDNR-licensed fee fishing area do not need an Illinois fishing license or Inland Trout Stamp.

Independent listing, not the official site. For the lake's own information, visit castlepark.biz.

Day ticket: key facts

Day ticketChecked November 8, 2026
Price
  • Day Pass family$55 a day
  • Day Pass adult with own boat$45 a day
  • Day Pass adult$25 a day
  • Day Pass senior and veteran$20 a day
  • Day Pass age 12 and under$15 a day
How you payDay pass
Fish
  • channel catfish
  • largemouth bass
  • bluegill
  • crappie
  • carp
  • walleye
  • yellow perch
  • muskie
  • northern pike
StockingNot listed
Fishing licenseNot listed by the lake
Illinois pay lake license rule
SeasonNot listed
Phone(815) 388-7776
Address17519 Lincoln Rd
Harvard, IL 60033
TypePay lake

Map

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Hours and season at Castle Park

Weekly hours
Monday9 am to 8 pm
Tuesday9 am to 8 pm
Wednesday9 am to 8 pm
Thursday9 am to 8 pm
Friday9 am to 8 pm
Saturday9 am to 8 pm
Sunday9 am to 8 pm

Season dates are not listed.

Rules

Keep your catchYes
BaitNot listed
GearNot listed
Night fishingNot listed
KidsNot listed

Amenities

No amenities are listed.

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Last checked

Listing details
November 7, 2026 (Google Maps)
Open or closed status
November 7, 2026
Hours
November 7, 2026
Prices and fish
November 8, 2026 (the lake's website)

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