The 2021 fall sample recorded that the number of channel catfish continue to remain at a high level. Minnows have been working best. Try trolling crankbaits, casting/jigging large bucktail jigs, or drifting live shad or sunfish along channel breaks. Some crappie are being caught slow trolling jigs and small crankbaits. More brushpiles were added again on 3/17/20. You will also find current GPS locations of habitat structures placed by KDWPT fisheries staff to easily input into your sonar unit, or find if you are fishing from shore. The pond is open to anglers 15 and younger as well as their mentor. Use minnows and jigs near docks and vegetation edges. Coves in southern third of the Reservoir have some locally good largemouth bass populations. . Culling is not allowed. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. Shoreline fishing can be good in deeper water around the lake. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. Have not had any reports of catfish being caught. Target shallow mudflats or rocky shoreline adjacent to drop offs. Fish can be found in near aquatic vegetation edges and brush piles. Started releasing water out of the irrigation canal on 7-4-2022 and shut it off on 7-19-2022. Try fishing deep brush piles and other hard structure. Redear may be caught using a chunk of worm near shoreline structure. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that includes fisheries related information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is available. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. # 2 is noted for family outings, scenic views, catch and release bass fishing, harvest of small crappie and channel catfish. bass are along the piers, in cover, use spinners, plastic baits, crankbaits. A bobber and worm, a 1/16 ounce jig with a small twister tail, or a fly rod with a small fly are all good options to try in water less than 6'. Please, always clean your boat when moving to different water bodies. Soft plastics are producing bites. Last Updated: 2/28/2023 Print. Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. Jigs and minnows are both producing fish. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that will include Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoir's will be coming out soon. Fish spook easily due to clear water. Most of the saugeye being caught right now are shorts, but some keepers (> 18 inches) are being found as well. This lake is great for shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out. Release all Largemouth Bass 15-21" in Length, daily creel remains 5/day. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush and rocks. If you have any questions regarding Kirwin Reservoir and the surrounding public lands, contact the USFWS at 785-543-6673. A fish must be kept if placed on a stringer. Bluegill can be caught near aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10 ft, using worms under a bobber. The lake supports good numbers of channel catfish and the size of fish is well above average with 24% of the fish collected last fall were over 24 inches. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - The lake map for Crawford State Fishing Lake can be found at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-Maps.This link will provide you with a link for all bathymetric lake maps for the state of Kansas. White bass numbers have been low due to limited spawning success for most of the last decade. Crappie have been starting to pick up on minnows or dark jigs. Vertically fishing jigs and minnows around the deeper fish attractors and along the face of the dam. Wiper have been stocked in Crawford State Lake and provide a quality sportfish for anglers to target. For more information check out these two sites. However, would try fishing around the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. Saugeye numbers are low and harvest is expected to be low until the population rebounds through new stocking efforts. Try using soft plastics or jerk baits on warmer days. Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. Channel catfish creel at the lakeis 5 per day. Walleye bite has been decent on flats adjacent to points. fish in the river are concentrated below riffles, stink baits, cut shad, liver, live bluegill. Fish the weedy and woody areas for largemouth and the rocky windblown areas for smallmouth. Therefore, anglers may keep brown trout in combination with rainbow trout for a combined daily creel of 5. The last round of trout was stocked on Feb. 20th with 825 pounds of quality fish stocked in the GLEN ELDER OUTLET. Last Updated: 2/27/2023 Print. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Cedar-Bluff-Fishing-District, http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Larkwrence-Fishing-District, http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Lawrence-Fishing-District, https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm, http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Kansas-City-Fishing-District, http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms, https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program, https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Trout-Fishing-Program, http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html, Fall River/Toronto District Fisheries Newsletter, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Pittsburg-Fishing-District, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazyEuIT_bk. Catfish seek deep holes in winter. 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. Largemouth Bass can be found in shallow water in 2-8 ft or near drop offs. Note: Zebra Musselswere found at this lake April 27, 2017. PDF Document. Anglers are breaking holes in the ice and fishing through the holes. Lewis they Soon found a gangue of Elk in a thicket. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. Anglers often report good spring catches of blue catfish near Walleye Point, the marina, and Cedar Point. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. This will be evaluated through fin clips to assess genetics to realize stocking contribution to the fishery. Target wind blown flats and river channel ledges for catfish. Crappie can be taken on jigs near culvert and rock jetties. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Neosho State Fishing Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. City permit required for recreational boating. One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. Crappie will congregate near the Georgia Cubes, submerged trees, structure, and docks. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. Catfishing has slowed. Kansas current state record was caught from the Missouri River, weighing in at more than 100 pounds. It is illegal to transport alive fishfrom ANS designated waters. The lake facilities include multiple ramps, picnic tables, plenty of camping pads and many sites with electricity. There are a high percentage of fish over 10 inches. Fish are moving into the shallows during dawn and dusk. Channel catfish are in great shape, many in the 2 to 4 pound range. The best time to fish is anytime you can. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. The best number of saugeye can be found on the upper end around the jetties and other rocky areas. Target wind-blown shorelines and shallow mud flats. The feeders are empty for the winter. Do not drag these to your own secret locations. They can be caught from shore using cut bait or livers. Tube jig or minnow along shoreline and around the brush piles. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat, motor, trailer and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. If new reports are received it will be updated. Remember there is a 35 inch minimum length limit on blue catfish in Lovewell. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK LAKE - If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. When releasing high volume of water the outlet/spillway is fantastic. The lake has traditionally hada goodsmallmouth bass population, but the current population abundance is well below the historical average. Lake has turned to mud on this end. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake, no fishing permits required. The lake has maintained a great channel cat fishery for over ten years. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Worms under a bobber are working best. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area but are especially good at Blackbird/Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond. Try deeper structure, brush piles, or the river channel with 1/16 oz. Try fishing soft plastics near structure. If new reports are received it will be updated. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Livers, shad sides, stink bait fished on wind blown banks. Try deeper areas adjacent to fish habitat, brushpiles. Catfish on cut bait; walleye, white bass, and wipers on jigs. COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush in deeper water. 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. Size structures are from 2022 October test netting and 2021 May electrofishing for largemouth bass. Scroll down to find Crawford State Fishing Lake. This currently includes Granite Creek, North Fork River, Carr Creek, and Walnut Creek. Anyone interested in fishing Tobacco Garden Creek or waters within the wider area around Williston should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. These guys can be caught throughout the year using a variety of techniques. Anglers who are familiar with Tobacco Garden Creek are asked to suggest changes using the link above. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. To collect this data,KDWPT Fisheries biologists are tagging up to 2,000 blue catfish in El Dorado Reservoir. Catfish can be caught using nightcrawlers, cut bait, and stink bait. The lake has a boat ramp, parking lot, security light, floating dock, and vault toilet on the east side of the lake and a boat ramp and parking lot on the west side.. Tuttle Creek has zebra mussels whichmakes the lake, the River Pond and Rocky Ford designated as Aquatic Nuisance Species waters. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can catch fish this time of year. The main body of the lake from the dam to about Marina Cove and from Cove 3 west is open water, and a significant ice sheet remains between the two open zones of the lake. You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx. All weekly rates are pay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free. Capt. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Many of the strip pits have quality populations. This is agood catfish population with a lot of fish in the 3 pounds and up to 15 pounds range. Today's Fishing Forecast Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 11 AM - 12 PM. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Crawford State Fishing Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Early this year, a group of a dozen volunteers aided KDWP in installing numerous brush piles on the lake. The creek in the south end maybe excellent right after a hard rain. Last Updated: 2/24/2023 Print. mealworms, nightcrawlers, or small jigs fished near shore and around vegetation or brush. Look for crappie near the dam or in brush in the Elk River. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, LA CYGNE RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Auxiliary Lake has zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Try using large jerk baits or spinner baits. Visit. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water. Please help stop the spread. The lake has filled back in and anglers are able to launch from the boat ramp again. We know La Cygne Reservoir is a great bass lake but its nice to receive this type of recognition from Bassmasters. The third rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with a total of 1,190 rainbow trout (850 pounds). Bluegill can be caught using a bobber and worm, 1/16-1/32 ounce jighead, and a fly rod and small fly. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Casting soft plastics along vegetation edges and cover is producing fish. Havehadreports of fish being caught around the north and southshore breakwaters and fish attractors using jigs, slab spoons and jigs with minnows. We recently stocked 2000 channel catfish. Eight brushpiles were created and added. Channel catfish can be taken now on a variety of live or prepared baits. Tobacco Gardens Resort A Little Bit of Heaven in the Middle of Nowhere 25-miles north of Watford City, nestled on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, lies Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Bone Creek Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print, WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - A blue catfish tagging project in underway at El Dorado. Buy your state fishing license and have fun. Largemouth bass can be found lakewide in a variety of habitats that are available at Bone Creek. Lots of bass in the 12 to 15 inch range. Fish can be caught around any aquatic vegetation, off the rocky jetties, and around the overhanging trees in the water. On the east side of the lake access to the hot water return, where a lot of fish are caught when its cold, is: at 69 HWY and Ks HWY 152, go east and drive across the damon E.2200 Rd., turn north at Young Rd. The Elk City State Park Youth/Mentor pond is now open. The crappie population has a slightly improved size structure with fish sampled up to 12". Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. Some blue catfish have been caught that are over 80 pounds. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. Worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners are producing fish. With questions about this lake call Donald George, Fisheries Biologist, at 913-795-2218, or Bourbon County at 620-223-3800. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. Fish can be found in deep basins in the winter months or in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. Recent sampling indicates that there are many good crappie to catch. Channel Catfish may be taken occasionally from shore using cut bait or livers. While there is an occasional big fish at Butler, most crappie run small in the 5 to 7 inch range. Anglers should focus on submerged trees that are in 15-20' that are in close proximity to depth changes, or creek channels. Click, near gravel banks and vegetation on small jigs and worms, 10 ft deep near ledges on jigs and minnows, near windy flats and flooded brush on cut bait and worms, on jigs, spinnerbaits, or crankbaits 5-15ft deep near docks, points, and brush, along dam and deeper points/banks on jigs and spoons, along dam and points on spinners and jigs. Worms and small jigs are a good bet. 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. Habitat improvement and shoreline enhancement continue to improve by adding Georgia cubes. Water levels are very low. Take zebra mussel control precautions when leaving the lake, Trout Area, and Stilling Basin. There are some artificial structures placed that haven't been added to the above map yet: This is a generic report and will be updated as information becomes available. Five percent of each stocking is comprised of 14-inch or larger fish. Wind blown points in the middle and lower ends of the reservoir are best. A large brush pile was created north of the boat ramp in the old creek channel and is marked with a fish attractor buoy. Bluegill can be caught with a nightcrawler under a bobber near brushpiles. In the winter months try shoreline fishing at the hotwater outlet. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Wiper (Striped Bass Hybrid), Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, CRITZER LAKE - For current lake level and release information click the following linkhttp://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/JOHN.lakepage.html. We recently stocked 1,000 larger channel catfish into this lake. Hope to see some 15 inch sauger by late summer or early fall. Curly-leaf pondweed stand is gone for the year. The lake has struggled to grow sunfish to a size large enough that anglers want to keep for frying. Use shad imitations, silver spoons. Remember the length limit is 15 inches and the creel limit is 2 per person. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Ice conditions as of 2/27/23: Open water. Look for deep schools of baitfish. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using shrimp, liver and shad on the bottom. Livers, shad sides, or other prepared baits along ledges or windy banks. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. Fair numbers of 14 to 16 inch saugeye around this summer. Some are taken onjigs tipped with worms, spinners, dam and upper creek channel. 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 - Have FUN,Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. $00. Lots of fish up shallow right now. Try trolling crankbaits or lindy rigs along the dam. Anglers report catching fish up to 7 inches. Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print, Zebra Mussels are present at Clinton Reservoir. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. Fall sampling indicated very high numbers of channel catfish are in the reservoir now. Fish can be caught just about anywhere on the lake. This is a 220 acre lake with approximately 180 acres of standing trees. The fifth stocking of 2022 occurred on September 27th when the lake received 550 pounds of catchable sized catfish. For more information on this lake and other lakes in Anderson, Allen, Coffey, and Woodson Counties, click on the link below to subscribe to the New Strawn District Fisheries Newsletter. Tags will appear as a small yellow vinyl tube beneath the fishs dorsal fin. The lake is known for catch and release of largemouth bass and harvest of nice bluegill. LOUISBURG-MIDDLE CREEK SFL - Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html. This will supplement the population and maintain fishing opportunities. Anglers have been catching fish around the north and south shore fish attractors using jigs andjigs tipped with minnows. Use surface plugs or plastic worms along the rip rap and shoreline along shaded areas. Harvest regulations include 50/day creel limit. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. The lake contains good numbers of catfish for a small lake. . Live minnows under a bobber, spinners, or 1/8-1/16 ounch jigs with twister tails will all be good options. So far this year the lake has received 2,780 pounds of these catchable sized channel catfish. https://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-safety/. Anglers should be able to find wintering schools by the brush piles in the deeper water. Brushpiles are located on the southwest corner of the lake. fishing or bowfishing can be good to excellent when wildlife pools are draining or the river is flooding. For information on the Linn County Marina boat ramps call 913 757-6633. Best Fishing Times near Tobacco Lake. 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. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Most Crappie are small with a few big ones mixed in. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Plans are underway to repair the leak. The channel cat population in this lake is doing well, and during our sampling we saw a few walleye, as well as some sizeable flatheads. Coordinates for new brushpiles constructed April 2019. Near the standing timber or shoreline cover early and late in the day on plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits. All KDWPT fisheries districts are offering a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. N 38.77125 W 95.671467 5. Skip to contentSkip to navigation menu Skip to navigation menu For the best experience, please sign in. jigs tipped with worms along the dam and piers. Casting shad imitating swimbaits and bucktail jigs over windblown points and using slab spoons along the river channel. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Pattern fish withjigs, spinners, gizzard shad plugs, lots of smaller fish but larger fish like 5 to 7 pounds are available. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. Have not had any reports of bass being caught. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. Worms during times of inflow. There were 19 bass per hour of electrofishing around the Ladd Bridge section of the river. Any time one leaves the reservoir it is best to clean mud, vegetation, or attached zebra mussel adults off of boats and other equipment, drain any thing on a boat or other equipment that holds water, and allow boats and other equipment to dry completely before using them at another body of water. Good Luck! Lake Sakakawea doesnt have an off-season and neither do we Tobacco Gardens accommodates ice fishermen all winter. Plastic baits are producing best right now. There is no length based regulations at Rocky Ford for saugeye or walleye. Get the family, get your friends and Go Fishing. There is a good population of channel catfish, many around 3-4 pounds. The bass are slower with the cold water. Use a quarter ounce or an eighth ounce jig tipped with a minnow or baitfish imitation. The 2021 sampling effort collected the most channel catfish in nine years with 11% of them over 28 inches. Don't overlook standing timber and brush piles. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. The lake is in the Urban Stocking Program and is regularly stocked with 12 to 18 inch channel catfish. Invasive Species: Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat when you leave, to keep from spreading Zebra mussels to other lakes. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. El Dorado has an abundance of fish under the slot. 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. Lake Elevation = 1.17 feet below conservation pool. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 1723.23 ---- 6.02' below conservation pool. We have two Aquatic Nuisance Species - white perch and zebra mussels and have joined Cheney and El Dorado as lakes with both species. Stink baits and worms are good spring time channel catfish baits. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat, motor, trailer and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. BOAT RAMP UPDATE: All boat ramps are open. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, YATES CENTER CITY LAKE - Vertical jigging slab spoons is also a good technique. No bass electrofishing occurred in 2022 due to high water. Fish shallow brush with Texas rigged softbait, jigs, and spinnerbaits. Johnson County fishing/trout permits are available through Johnson County Parks and Recreation District and other select vendors. Similar locations and baits as those used for white bass. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. 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