 Harveston Lake is a catch and release only fishing lake. It was originally stocked with Bluegill, Bass, Catfish and Carp. Share your fishing tips and techniques for catching and releasing your favorite species. Post your pics of the ones that did not get away. Hook Up! |
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Tia Jenny's Big CatfishPosted on: 2012-02-06My Mom and Tia Jenny came to visit us superbowl weekend and wanted to fish at the lake. Tia Jenny lives in Costa Rica and has never fished out here. This was her first time fishing at Harveston Lake. We were set up to catch bluegill, and she was doing really well. After she reeled up a few bluegills, she cast out and WHAM...this 14lb 14oz hit. It took about 20 minutes to bring in the big cat. She was using one of my trout rods spooled with 4 pound test line. She did a great job. Nice fish Tia...hugs & kisses, Eddie -
Big CatPosted on: 2011-11-24Caught it on 11-21-11 -
Big CatchPosted on: 2011-11-04Fought this catfish for 30 min with 4 pound test. -
Nice BassPosted on: 2011-10-28Caught this bass on hot dog strips. -
Ed's Biggest CatPosted on: 2011-10-26This is definitely the biggest cat I’ve ever caught here. She weighed in at 16lbs 14ozs. Caught using hotdog and 4lb test line with trout rod. I released her for someone else to enjoy. Cheers, Ed
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Jeff's 1st fish caught in Harveston LakePosted on: 2011-10-26Jeff’s 1st time catfishing at the lake and he did great. Reeled in this 7lb 12oz using the same set up as Ed. I think he’ll be out at the lake again soon. Released for all to enjoy….Nice Job!
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Jimmy Sr. 7 lb CatfishPosted on: 2011-10-26Jimmy Sr. who was somewhat skeptical about the big fish in Harveston finally got proof. He landed this 7 lb fish . He was very happy...check out the smile...great job! Fish released safely.
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Night FishingPosted on: 2011-10-24Fought this 13 pounder for 20 min. -
CatfishPosted on: 2011-10-19caught this big boy on 4 pound test. -
Paula' CatfishPosted on: 2011-09-27Paula was just walking around the lake and stopped to say hello. I handed her my fishing rod and the pics tells the rest of the story. It was 7lbs 11oz...nice fish girl!
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Jimmy's 9 lb 12 oz. CatfishPosted on: 2011-09-27Jimmy reeled in the biggest of the night at 9lbs 12 oz. He had his hands full with this big catfish, it took him about 25 minutes to reel this bad boy in. Awesome!
Caught 9/23/2011 -
Brandon's Big CatPosted on: 2011-09-27Brandon finally got his big catfish. It weighed in just over 9lbs. He fought this fish for almost 30 minutes. Nice Job! All of these fish were caught last week on hotdogs using 4 pound test line. Caught 9/23/2011 -
16lb 13oz CATFISH...WOW!Posted on: 2011-09-26Hooked this 16lb 13oz catfish last week on S-Bar hotdogs. That night ended up pretty being really good...also reeled in 3 other cats ranging from 10lb 4oz, 14lb 2oz and 14lb 4oz. I will post the other pics...they were all weighed and safely released to be injoyed by all. -
13 pound catfish!Posted on: 2011-09-18Caught at 11pm, September 17th, 2011. Put up a good fight. Released back to get bigger! - huge albinoPosted on: 2011-08-19caught this guy on hot dog end piece with an ultra light rod. this fish put up a 20 minute fight. 7/31/11
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big channel catPosted on: 2011-08-19nearly pulled my rod in the water. put up a 30 minute fight.. hot dog end piece. north east end of the lake. 8/14/11 -
Respecting the EnvironmentPosted on: 2011-08-16I know many of you enjoy fishing at our wonderful Harveston Lake but please remember to be responsible and thoughtful of the wildlife here. Every morning I pick up fishing line with hooks, bait, etc. There have been many calls to Animal Control to help ducks caught in fishing line. One of our beautiful Commorants died this winter because it was tangled in fishing line and could not be captured. It only takes a few seconds to pick up your discarded line. There are more trash cans in the park than any I've seen....so PLEASE....be thoughtful of all living creatures at this lake. -
Another 11 LB. Kitty on the hot dogPosted on: 2011-07-25Fish caught at 8:40 p.m. on 7/24/2011 on Bar S Ranch hot dog end, #10 barbless treble hook, sooked for 15 minutes and fish on. - Another 11 LB. Kitty on the hot dogPosted on: 2011-07-25Fish caught at 8:40 p.m. on 7/24/2011 on Bar S Ranch hot dog end, #10 barbless treble hook, sooked for 15 minutes and fish on.
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Nice CatfPosted on: 2011-06-30I caught this cat at about 7:00 PM. The fight lasted for about 15 minutes until my friend finally netted it. Biggest fish of the night and my biggest ever. Good luck. - Catch and releasePosted on: 2011-06-29I live in Harveston and live by catch and releasing the fish so others can enjoy. Why aren't their signs posted for the outsiders who keep our fish when they catch them. It says on our website we are catch and release but many don't seem to realize that!!!Website:Catch and release sign
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13.2 Lbs on the scalePosted on: 2011-05-01Another one on white bread! Thanks for the tip. -
Small OnePosted on: 2011-04-24Caught this one on white bread -
Still Got ItPosted on: 2011-02-06Caught this guy early in the morning. -
Huge 20 lb CatfishPosted on: 2010-12-03Amber hooked and landed this Huge 20 lb Catfish. She caught it using 6 lb line on an ultra light trout rod. The fight lasted 15 minutes until this big beauty finally gave in. Great Job! She release it for someone else to enjoy. -
9-8-2010...1ST FISH I HAVE EVER CAUGHT...BIG CATFISH!!!Posted on: 2010-09-15I watched a few days before as Tristian hooked one of these big cats only to have it win the battle and break him off last week. A few days later he tried his luck again and was able to settle the score by landing this big cat. Didn't have a scale, but it was around 8 lbs +...great job! Congrats...we'll see you at the lake! -
2nd Fish He's Ever Caught...12lb Catfish!!!Posted on: 2010-09-04Mike is holding the second fish in this picture...he also netted this one for Richie. Nice teamwork...do you think they're hooked? Congrats guys...we'll see you all at the lake sometime soon I'm sure. -
15lb Catfish...My Biggest Cat So Far!Posted on: 2010-09-04This bite for large cats was definitely on tonight. I had my hands full with this big boy. It took me about 10+ minutes fighting this giant on 6lb cajon red line...It was worth the wait. I had one break me off last week on 4lb test that I fought for 15 minutes and never saw the fish so I decided to up my line...glad I did. Oh, and Mike netted this one for me as well. What a thrill...see you all at the lake. Ed -
1st Fish He's Ever Caught...12lb Catfish!!!Posted on: 2010-09-03Richie hooked this bad boy and fought it for about ten minutes before his friend Mike was able to net it for him. Not too long after he managed to bag another one about the same size...great night of fishing. Nice job Richie! Check out his picture of the other one on the next link. -
CATFISHPosted on: 2010-08-22Realed this one in with a 8lbs test line. It took a good 5 minutes to land this guy. Released him for some one else to catch. :) -
Last on for the night...8-20-10Posted on: 2010-08-21Smallest on but still made it a great evening of fishing. -
1 of 4 Nice Catfish 8-20-10Posted on: 2010-08-20A very good night of fishing...luck was definitely on my side. -
This was the second one...biggest of the bunch 8-20-10Posted on: 2010-08-20It took awhile to bring this big guy in...4lb test. -
Third Cat of the night...8-20-10Posted on: 2010-08-20Another nice one! -
5+ POUND CATPosted on: 2010-08-13Although it was a little bit slow this night Kenny managed to salvage the evening by landing this beauty...He also released this very nice fish for someone else to enjoy another day...very nice fish Kenny...Congrats! -
big catPosted on: 2010-08-08this was a great catch tonight. fought for at least 10 minutes. i was really happy especially as how last night i had my pole dragged into the lake, i'm assuming by another cat... so if you find a rod and reel.. its probably hooked onto a huge cat. -
Big Catfish Caught On His Birthday!Posted on: 2010-08-02Well done Mike...He only started fishing a couple of weeks ago and reeled in a 3-4 pounder his first time out. Unfortunately I forgot my camera that day...but today he landed this big cat on his birthday. Great job...you think he's got the fishing fever? Oh yeah...here's the proof. He released both fish for all to enjoy another day. -
A Very Big Cat!!!Posted on: 2010-07-24First time out fishing for cat this year. Usually the 1-3lb fish will keep you on your toes, but this night I didn't even have a nibble...until this big boy sent my ultralight trout rod spooled with 4lb test singing across the lake. After several long runs I was finally able to land it...what a rush! Sent him back home for someone else to enjoy. My biggest cat ever out of this lake. I did not have a scale, but it was well over 10+ pounds...definitely worth the wait. Hey Don & Jay...sorry you missed the fun. -
8 lbs cat fishPosted on: 2010-07-11Cought at 6 in the morning -
Big FishPosted on: 2010-06-28Now that's a 10.2 lbs CatfishWebsite:tipphotography.comEmail:tipphotography.com -
Brandons 7 pound BassPosted on: 2010-04-26My biggist Bass caught April 4-26 -
BIG bassPosted on: 2010-04-15caught on April 6 2010 -
NICE 5+ POUND BASS!!!Posted on: 2010-04-14Gabe Salazar landed this BIG largemouth bass on a crankbait. Released for someone else to enjoy...a true sportsman! Congrats Gabe! -
My Cat...FinallyPosted on: 2010-04-01I finally got my cat. I fished at the lake for four hours one morning, two hours the next night, and finally got my cat after fishing for an hour and a half last night. I was using a slice of hotdog. The fish was about 3 pounds and 18 1/2 inches long. The fight only took about a minute and a half. Happy Fishing!!!Website:temeculacafishing.wetpaint.com -
10++ Pound catfishPosted on: 2010-03-143-13-2010. Caught some nice cats tonight. This was my personal best for Harveston.
Good Luck.
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Bass AttackPosted on: 2010-02-13Got this guy at the marina today. 2-13-10 -
CatfishPosted on: 2009-11-06Caught this one about 3 weeks ago -
CatfishPosted on: 2009-11-06my buddy caught this one the other night.
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Jay's Big CatPosted on: 2009-10-14Caught & released for all to enjoy. Nice fish!!! This one was caught a couple of weeks ago...I just didn't get around to posting it until now...Sorry! Good luck and tight lines to all you avid fishermen. See ya at the lake! -
Ed's Biggest Catfish from Harveston LakePosted on: 2009-10-14Even though the weather has been much cooler and the fishing has been slow and go, this big boy decided to take some home made bait....It was well worth the wait! Caught & released for others to enjoy! Didn't have a scale to weigh it....bummer! -
Shelby Lands 7lb Catfish...VERY NICE!!Posted on: 2009-09-01Shelby Barbour caught her 1st catfish at Harveston Lake and it was a beauty. She fought this big fish for about 5 minutes, while her boyfriend Zach patiently wait and netted the fat boy for her. It barely fit into his net. Congrats to our 1st female angler posting on the website...great job Shelby!! -
Alyysa's big BluegillPosted on: 2009-09-01Alyssa catches this decent sized bluegill using just bread and the smallest hook we could find. After what seemed like forever (to her) she finally reeled it in. -
Rachel's 1stPosted on: 2009-09-01Rachel catches her 1st fish ever! -
The one that got awayPosted on: 2009-09-01My 4yo daughter, fishing for small bass and bluegill with her purple dino fishing pole, caught this monster bass. Didn't get a good picture out of the water because as soon as I pulled it up, it wiggled itself to freedom. -
RARE ALBINO CATFISH...AT LEAST 10LBS!!!Posted on: 2009-07-29Ed Odin landed this rare and beautiful albino catfish with help from the local security guard 'Ray' who followed him along the shoreline with a net for over 10 minutes until the big cat gave up. This fish pulled and stretched Ed's 4 lb test to the limit and was assumed to be a huge carp when it headed towards the shoreline, but once he got an upclose look, he was pleasantly surprised to have netted his first ever albino catfish. Wow...what a rush!!! Hey Jay, Rick, and Don...wish you guys had been there...the fish hit so hard it almost owned a new rod & reel combo...just barely caught the fishing rod as it was pulling out of the rod holder...lol -
5LB CATFISH CAUGHT BY RICK ANDERSONPosted on: 2009-07-13After trying one of Jay's homemade catfish baits with no success, Rick decided to try Big Wave Ed's Homemade formula and landed this nice size catfish. Great job Rick! -
Zach's 10lb FAT CAT!Posted on: 2009-07-11Nice Fish! -
IT'S ON!!! 10 lb CatfishPosted on: 2009-07-11Not to be outfished by his buddy Chris, Zach Hazell landed this monster catfish on 6lb test. However, Chris did scoop it up on the 1st try...nice job guys! The competition is ON! -
5.2 LbsPosted on: 2009-07-09Nightcrawlers with cheese dip. -
6.5LB MonsterPosted on: 2009-07-098LB spinninig setup; fish weighed with digital scale. -
Another pic of Chris's Big Cat!Posted on: 2009-07-099 lb Catfish! -
9 lb Monster CatfishPosted on: 2009-07-09Chris Boman caught this giant catfish on 6 lb. test. He said after the 5 minute battle that his reel had problems with the drag. I watched as his friends tried to scoop up the huge cat with a trout net. After a couple of misses, they finally landed this beauty. Awesome catch!! -
6.5LB MonsterPosted on: 2009-07-078Lb Test spinning setup. Weighed with digital scale. -
Fishing with the FamilyPosted on: 2009-05-31Hoping to catch a big fish. -
Catching Big Catfish in Harveston LakePosted on: 2009-05-318 lb catfish on a 4 lb test line.
Released for all to enjoy.
