Don't be afraid to fish shallow water. Boulders south of the dam also hold some flathead catfish. The 2022 spring electrofishing sample collected the second highest number of bass ever at the lake. The low releases rates will have them just below the dam. Remember there is a 15 inch minimum length limit on channel catfish, Great Kansas Fishing Derby Tagged Species - Channel Catfish, Crappie, KANOPOLIS RESERVOIR - Maybe it's the unexpected, the surprise. 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. This lake provides a diverse fishery, but best in 2022 should be crappie, wiper, and white bass. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today. Many of the strip pits have quality populations. Trotlines are doing very well. It isIllegaltransportlive fish, bait, and waterfrom this lake. County. 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: If you want to receive additional information about this lake. There have been reports of flathead catfish being caught up to 30 lbs. Use worms, shad sides, or liver around deep brush piles and channel breaks. 2,500 small 8 to 10-inch brown trout were stocked on October 22, 2018. Catfishing has slowed. Vertically fishing slab spoons over the tops of fish attractors or prominent windblown main lake points and shelves. Walleye are being found in a variety of depths as the water continues to cool. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! An angler caught 8 yesterday with the biggest at 4 lbs. This lake has a high density of channel catfish that increases angling opportunity. Attention anglers, If you fish this water body and would like to contribute your knowledge to the fishing report shoot an email to nick.kramer@ks.gov. jigs and live minnows. Because of the lake design and habitat placements, most fish are accessible from the shoreline. Channel catfish are in great shape, many in the 2 to 4 pound range. Anglers should try usingshad sides, shad gizzards, shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken liver. Minnows and small plastic jigs have been working best. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Saugeye, Drum. Shoreline anglers can focus their efforts on the rock jetties throughout the entire lake, however the jetties on the southwest side of the lake are in close proximity of brushpiles that may congregate channel catfish. City permit required for recreational boating. Using fresh cut bait such as shad or carp usually is best for blue catfish. There is a good population of 18 inch saugeye available to anglers right now. Worms during times of inflow. KEITH SEBELIUS RESERVOIR - Crappie can be found throughout the different units on the wildlife area. Buzzard Bay boat ramp is currently being repaired and is out of service for the time being. 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" your boat and equipment. Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. Last Updated: 11/22/2022 Print. The white bass numbers are still good at this lake but have fallen to below average. This recent sample showed great numbers of young fish with fair numbers of fish over 11". Jigs and twistertails off of points and along windy shorelines. To purchase your Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, permits and boat registrationsvisit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. A good population of both species is present in this lake. GPS coordinates for cube clusters placed on 7/13/21 are: 1. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. El Dorado has an abundance of fish under the slot. US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Central Region Headquarters 7220 NW 101st Terrace Kansas City, MO 64153 Most about 9 inches with some in the 12 inch range. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. Scroll down to find Neosho State Fishing Lake. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Located north of Silver Lake, Shawnee State Fishing Lake is the site of good catch and release largemouth bass fishing. Worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners are producing fish. August 11, 1806. Fish above the strat line. Crappie are being caught in water 8 to 15 feet deep near standing timber, off the points, and near breaks or ledges. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. Lewis halted at a bottom on S. Side to kill Some Elk Peter Cruzatte a frenchman went out with Capt. Most of the larger white bass range from 12 to 16 inches and wipers up to 8 lbs. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. Last Updated: 2/24/2023 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2127.26 ft. above MSL-16.74 ft. below conservation pool. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day aggregate creel limit. 2 + 2 = ? Wiper numbers are on the way up and doing well in the 2021 fall sample. Recent sampling indicates that majority of crappie are in the 10 inch range with some fish in the 13 to 15 inch ranges. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southcentral Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. Dispose of all bait on dry land. Crappie fishing remains good. PDF Document. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. The river and streams on the state wildlife area are open to fishing. Fish will transition to shallow flats adjacent to drop offs at dawn and dusk. BOURBON STATE FISHING LAKE - The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Pott. Given the lack of ice thickness and fact that the ice has undergone significant melting, little if any ice exists that can safely support ice fishing activity. Please help stop the spread. Cast a jig along the rocks or along the dam to target them. Flathead catfish can be caught on live bait, or fresh cut bait, near brushpiles and flats. The El Dorado blue catfish population will benefit from the harvest of these "short" fish as growth rate of the remaining fish will improve. Current water level conditions can be found at: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Melvern-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. DOUGLAS COUNTY-LONE STAR LAKE - One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. We added 120 brush piles and 220 Georgia Cubes to the lake for fish habitat. OSAGE STATE FISHING LAKE - Use shad imitation lures like small spinners, crankbaits or bucktail jigs. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Majority of the fish being caught are around 8 inches, but some larger ones can be found. Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. Look for them in deeper timber and also around Rea Bridge. Need to find new waters! Slip bobbers with worms, stink bait, or live bait fished along the edges will be a good technique to try. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. November 07 locations were marked with GPS using datum WGS84 in decimel degrees: 1) N39.00740 W095.62978; 2) N39.00819 W095.63046; 3) N39.00810 W095.63055; 4) N39.00806 W095.63043; 5) N39.00638 W095.62261; 6) N39.00247 W095.62495; 7) N38.99622 W095.63205; 8) 39.00274 W095.63202. The lake has filled back in and anglers are able to launch from the boat ramp again. Maximum stay is two weeks. Look for them near the dam or on any rocky shoreline in deeper water. "Clean, Drain and Dry" before and after using any equipment on this lake. Went out fishing at Sakakawea yesterday with some friends. Please contact Wyandotte County Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department at 913-573-8327 for more information. Soft plastic baits have been working best, as well as top water lures on calm evenings. This is a generic wintertime fishing report, water temperatures should be in the mid to upper 30's. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. We have improved the area with a floating dock, located just west of the boat ramp. Most are smaller with some bigger ones mixed in. The lake has maintained a moderate to low level largemouth bass population through the years. Use spinners or jigs around brush piles and channel breaks. In total, 517,774 largemouth bass have been stocked since 2018. Please remember toCLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and livewells to help stop the spread of ANS species. Catfishing can be very good just about anywhere along the shoreline. Jigs tipped with a worm have been working best. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using worms under a bobber. Vertically fishing small jigs or various nightcrawler presentations over deeper, timbered or brushy drop-offs. The crappie population has a slightly improved size structure with fish sampled up to 12". Good Luck! For additional information call the Cedar Bluff Area Office at (785)-726-3212. Casting soft plastics along vegetation edges and cover is producing fish. It is illegal to release fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Tent Sites. Tags can be redeemed for a prize at the following website: www.ksfishderby.com. Luck could also be had by trolling along the dam and open areas. Saugeye can be found drifting or trolling mudflats using jigs tipped with nightcrawler or jigging spoons. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. BONE CREEK RESERVOIR - Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html. The lake has very few largemouth bass. Please check any blue catfish for a yellow or orange tag in its back as we have been tagging some to collect more information on the species in Tuttle Creek Lake and the Big Blue River. Fish near structure and rocks with soft plastics, or jerk baits. up to 36 inches, with a lot of 18 to 24 inch "eater" sized fish. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print, If you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov, The locations of fish habitat placed in this lake can be found here. Channel catfish have been stocked across the entire wildlife area. Best Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. A limited fishery exists some are taken on jigs, spinners, along the dam and rocky areas. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. Try using cut bait or stink bait lake wide. White Bass are chasing shad schools in open water. Best baits to use include cut bait, stinkbait, shad sides, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. They can be caught using spinnerbaits, plastics, or crankbaits around the brush piles. The best number of saugeye can be found on the upper end around the jetties and other rocky areas. This winter I installed fresh cedar tree fish habitat brush piles. Angler access and success is affected by release rates from the nearby Tuttle Creek Reservoir. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Work the edges and out in the middle in the trees. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS and be courteous at boat ramps! Flathead catfish can be found in deep water next to submerged trees and structure. Drumare an abundant species at Rocky Ford and can be caughton worms, minnows, and jigs. Good luck! Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, MIAMI STATE FISHING LAKE - Worms and small jigs are a good bet. Good baits are worm, frozen shad or liver, Sunfish or cut shad, prepared baits. Use a jig or minnow on windy shoreline, brush piles, and timber in Toronto Cove, Mann's Cove, and north side of Duck Island. Channel catfish can be found throughout all portions of the lake. Cut and live bait are good baits to try. This lake is a great channel catfish lake with great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. The best time to fish is anytime you can. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Lots of channel catfish and anglers are doing well. The fifth stocking went in on February 15th for a total of 4,740 trout so far this season. Shallow windy shorelines and points are good places for crappie feeding on gizzard shad. Fresh cut baits on river channel edges in the upper portion of the reservoir will work well for most of the cold water winter season. Legal means of take are traditional rod and reel only, all other methods including seining and snagging are still prohibited. Near Birnt Hills Trail [sic] just three miles north of Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina, Captain Meriwether Lewis was shot while hunting for elk along the Missouri River. Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands PAOLA CITY LAKE - LAKE MIOLA - In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. Use minnows or jigs, but fish slower than you would in warmer months. Due to a leak in the dam water levels can be low and will remain low until repairs are made. Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. Catfish can be caught from shore using cut bait, stink bait, or livers. The ice on the State Lake has undergone significant melting since last week as thickest ice is approximately 2 to 3 inches, and thinner ice exists. This campground offers a full-service restaurant, C-store, bait and tackle shop, 100 campsites, 2 log cabins, fuel, family picnic shelters, wireless internet and hiking. 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). 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. So please discard any leftover bait in a trash can. In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER AUX. 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. A few fish over 35"MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT IS 35". The water is very clear and the fish spook easily. The lake has adecent bluegill population. Fish shallow brush with Texas rigged softbait, jigs, and spinnerbaits. Targeting inflow is a popular method as the catfish will congregate there to feed. Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, bait buckets, and recreational watercraft before and after launching your boat. All other boat ramps are open for use. Overall the bass are steady, the channel catfish and wipers are improving. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that includes fisheries related information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is available.