Public fishing areas are available from 6 am to 11 pm. The 2023 sample records that the black bass population has been holding steady for some time now, with good numbers of largemouth bass and amoderate smallmouth bass population. Rocky points and shorelines on white or chartreuse grubs. Three large lakes within 40 to 50 miles of Hays provide some of the best fishing in the state of Kansas. The third rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with a total of 1,190 rainbow trout (850 pounds). Target slightly deeper water off the end of the piers. Crappie can be found in deeper areas of the lake near brush and drop-offs. Small piece of worm on a small hook under a float fished close to rock, weed, or brush. WIFA Program / Special Fishing Programs for You / Fishing / KDWP - KDWP However, the fish in the lake are big and we saw surprisingly high numbers of 5 pound fish last year. There is an abundance of submerged trees in a range of depths that will also hold fish. Jigs are popular during the summer months, but minnows will also produce fish. Fish submerged brush and overhanging trees. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Lake Shawnee. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK LAKE - Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633 for more information or camping, and cabins reservations. Anglers should target the brush piles and other submerged structure with minnows and jigs. The first rainbow trout stocking of the winter and spring of 2022/2023 trout season occurred on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). Fisheries | Johnson County Park & Rec, KS - JCPRD This will allow for anglers to view the depths of the lake to choose different habitats and lake features to fish for different species, year-round. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water for both species. Reports of soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits producing fish around structure. County. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Top water on calm days has been producing fish along with spinnerbaits and swim baits. Some blue catfish have been caught that are over 80 pounds. Last Updated: 7/13/2023 Print. Last Updated: 6/28/2023 Print. Bass are being caught by anglers using jigs or plastics along the shorelineand in &aroundbrush piles, rip-rap, and fallen trees. Best baits aredark jigs and/or minnows. The 2022 sample shows a reduction of those bigger fish but also shows a group of small fish growing fast which will hopefully fill that gap. Stockings will take place throughout the summer (April through September). This newsletter is for fishing information for theIndependence District(Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, white crappie, sauger, bluegill and white bass at Perry Lake in Kansas. Casting swimbaits, jigs, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits will be your best bet. Blue Springs Lake | Missouri Department of Conservation BOURBON COUNTY ELM CREEK LAKE - If they are not successful slow it down and throw soft plastics rigged Texas style or wacky rigged stick baits. White Bass can be caught using any bait resembling a shad or even from crappie jigs. An additional fish habitat project is planned for spring of 2023 to add additional spawning structure and fish attractor locations to bolster the current structure available for largemouth bass. WARNING! Five percent of each stocking is comprised of 14-inch or larger fish. LOVEWELL RESERVOIR - It is hoped that sauger can help bolster the numbers of fish available for anglers that regularly target walleye. 2.9 feet below Normal Pool, releasing 2 CFS. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. The law now says that if anyone leaves the lake with water in your livewell or boat, you are subject to a ticket for transporting Zebra Mussels since they will spawn and the microscopic little mussels will probably be in every drop of water in the lake. Thank you to all that agree to be interviewed. Crawler harnesses, swim baits, jigs and leeches may work need drop offs. Boulders south of the dam also hold some flathead catfish. Click the following link to sign up for the newsletter. This may begin this fall. The shallow upper end is a great area to find big catfish on warm spring days. The curly-leaf pondweed has died off and the lake has cleared up. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! Warm summer temperatures are favorable for catfishing. Live bait fished on a small hook near shoreline cover or rock. White curly tailed grubs, crank baits, inline spinners, and spoons are all good bets this time of year. Water temperatures should be in the upper 70's to low 80's. Platte River Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass are proven stocking combination that provides both food and sport-fishing. The 2021 sampling effort collected the most channel catfish in nine years with 11% of them over 28 inches. Anglers continue to report catching good numbers of fish in the 3 to 6 lb. Remember the length limit is 15 inches and the creel limit is 2 per person. Butthis is a great place to fish. Low light periods have been best. Below are the following recommendations under a warning: Water levels are very low. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley Lake, this is a private lake community, we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! MRAP - Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program An angler caught 8 yesterday with the biggest at 4 lbs. Look for panfish around deeper brush piles or other structure. The GPS coordinates for the Georiga Cubes are as follows: 16 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.642602, W 094.808321 (North point), 6 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.642695, W 094.806880 (Northeast corner dock), 7 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.641402, W 094.807221 (East cove dock on west side of cove), 5 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.637147, W 094.811688 (East fishing pier), 3 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.643472, W 094.811373 (Marina northeast dock), 3 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.644663, W 094.810369 (North boat ramp). Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. If fish are caught, clean well with potable water and eat fillet portion only. Use live bait or jigs. Bluegill and redear fishing remains good. Stockings will resume at the end of August. Primary fish species residing in Perry Lake Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. Fishing should be good below the dam for multiple species during low to moderate releases. Recent sampling continues to show excellent numbers of good sized bass. Zebra mussels were verified in Winfield City Lake in December 2006. This area has shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Last Updated: 7/5/2023 Print, CAUTION: LONGER BOAT TRAILERS MAY FALL OFF EDGE OF BOAT RAMP WHEN WATER IS LOW, CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR - Catfishing remains good. Zebra mussels, white perch, and asian carp are all invasive species that can be found in Kansas. Don't move water. The Marias des Cygnes River is a great place to float and fish. The Kansas (Kaw), Arkansas, Missouri, Republican, and Smoky Hill Rivers and their impoundments all offer excellent fishing in the state. OSAGE STATE FISHING LAKE - The lake has been designated as an Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Last Updated: 7/19/2023 Print. Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWPT staff. Fish are also on deep brush piles and north side of Duck Island. Sauger were introduced into the lake in 2021. Channel catfish are being taken on live and prepared baits. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Worms under a bobber are working best. Resident 1-Day Fish License: $6.00 Resident Fishing: $27.50 Resident Combination Fish & Hunt: $47.50 5 Year Resident Fish License: $102.50 Kids Lifetime Fishing and Hunting License Information Lifetime Fishing (Residents only): $502.50 - (If paid in 8 quarterly payments $69.00) Sign up to receive a copy of the Fall River District Fisheries Newsletter. use minnows and dark jigs, recently bigger fish over 11 inches reportedly caught, but lots of 9 inch fish. Last Updated: 7/21/2023 Print. Fish move to deep, main-lake structure. Wiper creel limit is 2 per day. Make-Up Lakehas zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print, MILFORD RESERVOIR - With approximately 350,000 acres of standing and flowing water, Kansas is one of the best kept fishing secrets . Bluegill and redear sunfish, or "shellcrackers", can be found lakewide near the shoreline. Try using jigging spoons, minnows, brightly colored lures, or trolling worms. Largemouth bass, overall are in very good condition and health. This area makes it easier for anglers in small craft to launch and paddle/fish the more timbered areas. Eurasian watermilfoil is an invasive aquatic vegetation that can be found in nearby water bodies. Channel catfish are great after a rain in the north end where the creek comes in. A fish must be kept if placed on a stringer. Last Updated: 7/12/2023 Print. For more information about the Fall River/Toronto Fisheries District, click here to access newsletters. Anglers are encouraged to harvest high numbers of crappie to help maintain a desirable level. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. Remember blue cats look similar to channel catfish, so be careful withidentification. Jigging is also a productive technique. Fish 10 to 17 inches dominate the population. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Not many saugeye reports this week. The lake has supported a good channel catfish harvest rate through the years. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Programfor more information. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird/Sunflower Ponds, and Chisholm North lake. Channel catfish can be taken right now on a variety of baits lakewide. The fish feeders are ON and have Lots of channel catfish and anglers are doing well. This lake has zebra mussels. BOAT RAMP UPDATE: All boat ramps are currently open. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print. Trolled crankbaits are picking up a few. Fishing is best in early morning and evening. Lakes, places to go fishing in Kansas City during the summer | The Spotted bass tend to hang near rocks and the dam, whereas on the south end of the lake your more likely to catch only largemouth bass. Recent sampling indicates a good population with majority of fish 14 to 19 inches. Last Updated: 7/12/2023 Print. CHENEY RESERVOIR - All Wildlife and Parks regulations apply except where Shawnee County Parks and Recreation rules supersede state rules. Sampling shows alot of good crappie over 10 inches here. Best Fishing Spots Near Me? We Found Places to Fish! - iFamilyKC Dead or cut bait can be very effective on windblown shorelines. Look for fish to be near deeper brush piles and near Rea Bridge. The lake has filled back in and anglers are able to launch from the boat ramp again. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print. Saugeye, white bass, the catfishes, drum, crappie and carp can be harvested. It's open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day until Halloween. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. You can check current water conditionsHERE. http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Artificial-Habitat-Fish-Attractor-GPS, District Fisheries Newsletter. The larger trunks that provide horizontal cover seem to hold bigger bass. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Last Updated: 7/13/2023 Print. Minnows or small jigs have been working best. A city fishing permit is no longer required. Fish with jigs, blue /white, minnows. In total, 542,774 largemouth bass have been stocked since 2018. Fall sampling indicates a few fish over 15" are available. Kansas River Access Map Wiper numbers are right at the long-term average for abundance but are currently on the small side with only 25% over 20 inches. The crappie fishery is doing well. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Smithville Lake. The lake contains a nice population of larger fish for a small State Fishing Lake. LOUISBURG-MIDDLE CREEK SFL - The majority of these fish are less than 35" and should be released. Casting parallel to shore or the ends of the pits are good locations along vegetation. https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-Maps, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvw2uz3oH0, http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FALL.lakepage.html, http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/JOHN.lakepage.html, http://ksdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3e0ba6a852d2479aa6e384b4f87a0c2b, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Fish-Attractor-GPS, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas, http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Pomona-Lake/Daily-Lake-Information/, http://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Fishing-Videos/Kansas-Fish-Management, http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Artificial-Habitat-Fish-Attractor-GPS. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. White bass can be taken in open water on shad imitation lures. Gear up for these big channels. Four Georgia Cube Fish Attractors were placed by the fishing dock (2on the East end and 2 on the West end) on the north end of the lake. The lake is also noted for channel catfish harvest since the lake receives frequent stockings of harvestable sized catfish from March through September. Many fish are up shallow right now. Have had a few reports of fish being caught out in front of the Dam, Marsh Dike and along the south roadbed using worms on the bottom. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here:https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm, HILLSDALE RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print. Livers, shad sides, stink bait fished on wind blown banks. Look for pockets of deeper water with structure. Channels can be targeted throughout the reservoir. Not many big fish in the lake. Largemouth bass fishing has slowed. Use shad imitation baits and find bait fish near drop-offs. The East bank, South cove, and around the island are usually the best largemouth spots. Fishing can be a fun family activity that lets everyone get outside in nice weather, requires minimal equipment, and is practically free (outside of the cost of a fishing license and worms). Anglers should focus on coves and jetties using a variety of methods, which include spinnerbaits, top-water lures, plastic lures, and jerkbaits. Fishing cut bait or stink bait lake wide morning, evening, and night. Last Updated: 7/12/2023 Print. Best baits to use include stinkbait, shad gizzards, shad sides, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. Loaded 0% - Auto (360p LQ) Now Playing Guide To Bass Fishing Success Some boat ramps are unusable due to low water conditions. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print, Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), we'd like to remind you to " Clean, drain and dry". Crappie fishing has slowed. 4.1 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 13 CFS. The fall sample indicated good numbers above the 18" minimum length limit and a quality population for anglers to utilize. We have been taking veliger samples and the samples were high so be sure to drain and dry everything!!!!!! Fishing | Hays CVB, KS - Official Website Try using big jigs or large crank baits on flats. Try habitat, such as brushpiles. A Wyandotte County trout permit is required for trout fishing. It's open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day until Halloween. You can call 913-438-7275 to get a fishing permit. Live fish are not to be taken off the property. The pond is open to anglers 15 and younger as well as their mentor. Fishing the edges of aquatic vegetation that is located near the shore can hold largemouth bass in wait to ambush prey that utilize the aquatic vegetation for forage and refuge. You can . Fishing cut or dead bait on windblown shorelines can be very effective in early spring. Another goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling. Harvest-sized Channel Catfish are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall. Wiper are stocked on the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Unit #21. By Sarah Motter. Amenities The lake facilities include multiple ramps, picnic tables, plenty of camping pads and many sites with electricity. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. ZEBRA MUSSELS NOW IN RESERVOIR AND OUTLET! Last Updated: 7/18/2023 Print, POTTAWATOMIE STATE FISHING LAKE NO. There are good crappie here. Best for 2023 should be for saugeye, crappie, and largemouth bass. Try plastics, jig and Pig, slab, try along the rock, trees and timber. The KDWP fisheries biologist plans to request 25,000 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass for the next three years to help bolster year classes and recruitment of Largemouth Bass. Annual Prospects Report The Platte River meanders through Platte County and is full of snags and standing timber. Also, would try fishing up to the west end of the Reservoir. The McIntyre Cove area tends to produce the best fishing with Carnahan Cove second best. 16311 County Rd DD. Annual Prospects Report The hybrid striped bass population is one of the best kept secrets in the Kansas City area. Information needed during the call will be the length of the fish, date, tag number, and whether the fish was kept or released. The lake is under renovation. The current size structure looks awesome as nearly every fish we handled last fall was over 11 inches. The City of Mound City is constructing a fishing trail along the west side of the lake. SABETHA PONY CREEK - CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell when leaving water bodies. Fish should be moving back off the banks back to deeper water look for them around the standing timber near the creek channel. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. Look for shad on the surface and cast close. Hopefully, the population rebounds in the near future. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. It is illegal to release fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Minnows and jigs are catching fish right now. It isIllegaltransportlive fish, bait, and waterfrom this lake. The lake has a good reputation for producing good stringers of channel catfish. TUTTLE CREEK - Blue catfish have moved towards deeper water and can be found near main lake structure, timber and river channels. The maps in this atlas pinpoint a variety of public fishing areas, as well as public lands across Kansas. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence of a tag influence their decision to keep or release the fish. Still fishing cut and prepared baits off the bottom on shallow flats, up in the creek, and along rip rapped shorelines has been good. The lake has a low level blue catfish population with most below 20 inches. This small 24 acre lake is similar to pond fishing. Try using large crankbaits or jigs near flats and points morning, evening, and night. Boller Point ramp is shallow but usable by shallow drafted vessels. Primary fish species residing in Milford Lake Click images for fishing tips and details about each species. Located north of Silver Lake, Shawnee State Fishing Lake is the site of good catch and release largemouth bass fishing. There were also several trees sunk at the end of the hot water dike and should be easily marked on your locator. Use worms, shad sides, or liver around feeders, brush piles, and weed line in coves. Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, bait buckets, and recreational watercraft before and after launching your boat. Fish move to deep, main-lake structure. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the lake of your choice. Small live bait offerings around structure, rock, brush, and weeds. "Clean, Drain and Dry" before and after using any equipment on this lake. Ran into a pile of 14+ inchers while electrofishing last spring. Use pink, blue/white tubeor green jigs, minnows. Plus, those Kansas sunsets over lakes and ponds are the best! Use cut shad, cut sunfish, worms, liver, prepared baits, lakewide or along the piers along the parking lot. Vertically fishing white 1/16th oz. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. N 38.76465 W 95.67415, 3. If you have information that you would like to contribute to the fishing report contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov, BROWN STATE FISHING LAKE - The public rivers are the Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri (shown at right). To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies, do not move fishand dump your bait. BIG HILL RESERVOIR - Limited opportunities exist, due to not being stocked since 2016. Blue catfish are usually caught on fresh cut bait. The seventh and final rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). They can be easily caught on worms and hotdogs. Do not transport live bait captured from Clinton Reservoir. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig under a bobber. So far the lake has been stocked with 2,545 channel catfish this year. Anglers can also find saugeye up shallow in the fall, winter, and spring when water temperatures are cooler and where they can be found feeding on the flats and shallow habitat. Some are taken onjigs tipped with worms, spinners, dam and upper creek channel. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. Dawn and dusk often have a hot bite while midday can be quite slow. Note: Zebra Musselswere found at this lake April 27, 2017. Take zebra mussel control precautions when leaving the lake, Trout Area, and Stilling Basin. The October 2022 sampling produced the most crappie over 10 inches in the history of the lake. Recent sampling indicates that there are many good crappie to catch. If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Pittsburg-Fishing-District. Vertically fishing white or silver 1/16th to 1/8th oz. Last Updated: 6/29/2023 Print. Fishing wind blown shorelines with fresh cut bait. Cast a jig along the rocks or along the dam to target them. Topwater baits early and late then casting soft plastics, swimbaits and jerk baits around fish attractors, shoreline brush and vegetation along sun-warmed shorelines. A few crappie can be found by jigging over deeper brush piles along the dam. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. The reservoir also supports some larger walleye and blue catfish, though in low numbers. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area. Hook, line and sinker: 10 spots you can go fishing in the Kansas City Fish can be found in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. Crappie fishing has slowed. Try trolling crankbaits or lindy rigs along the dam. There have been reports of flathead catfish being caught up to 30 lbs. While there is an occasional big fish at Butler, most crappie run small in the 5 to 7 inch range. Shad imitation baits will also produce bites. Topeka, KS Fishing How to Catch Bass on Summer's Hottest Days Target docks and weed beds to find hungry bass during the dog days of summer. We also sampled a beautiful 5 lber. FT. SCOTT LAKE - Walleye are on the flats and are being caught on jig and crawler combo, crawler and spinner, and crank baits. Try using soft plastics or crank baits near structure in the morning and evening. For more information about the Fall River Fisheries District, click here to access newsletters. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day aggregate creel limit. In 2021, 13,500 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, KIRWIN RESERVOIR - Wipers may be caught by fishing along points in the lake using any lure that resembles a shad. Fishing Areas Ward-Martin Creek, 2400 SE Perry ( I-70 and MacVicar Road). Jigs or minnows fished near brushpiles. Look for white bass on rocky shorelines and areas with wind. Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. Some anglers prefer to fly fish with small nymphs or dry flies fished on the surface. No recent reports. To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. In the summer, bass can be found anywhere from midlake humps and brushpiles, vegetation beds, to rocky points and shorelines. K-State is conducting a study to track fish movements and there are some channel catfish with a purple tag in their back - please release all fish with a purple tag. Largemouth bass numbers have really improved and continues to produce great fishing. Last Updated: 7/6/2023 Print. Using shad sides livers or other prepared baits on wind blown banks should get a few bites. Some anglers are having luck catching Walleye along the dam or off of submerged humps. This lake containsZebra Musselsplease help stop the spreadClean, Drain, and Dryyour boat and equipment after leaving this water body. Anglers who report their tagged catch will receive an award as compensation for their participation. We added 120 brush piles and 220 Georgia Cubes to the lake for fish habitat. For more information on waters in Anderson, Allen, Coffey, and Woodson counties click the following link to sign up for the New Strawn District Fisheries Newsletter. The Rock Quarry is a good place for shore fishing. Channel catfish can be caught lakewide on live or prepared bait. If you would like to receive additional information about this lake a couple of times a year, sign up for the newsletter at the following link.
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