Fishing Guide - Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

FishingIn KansasFishing in Kansas can be described with two words: variety and abundance. From east towest, north to south, Kansas has a rich and diverse array of gamefish species. The fishingheritage runs deep in Kansas, and fishing is important to the quality of life and ruraleconomies. From wiper fishing in reservoirs to crappie fishing at the local lake, fishing in Kansascan be intense and thrilling or quiet and relaxing.For more information on fishing,Kansas state parks, hunting,or wildlife areasvisit our website: kdwpt.state.ks.us

Kansas Fishing: All you can imagine . . . and more!Kansas lakes and streams offer some of the finest fishing in theMidwest — not only excellent channel, flathead, and blue catfishing,but a variety that will surprise those unfamiliar with the SunflowerState. Three species of black basses, striped bass, white bass,wiper, walleye, sauger, saugeye, crappie, paddlefish, and an arrayof popular sunfish species are ready for the taking in Kansas waters.State fish hatcheries produce millions of these fish each year.Some are stocked into lakes as fry, and some are grown to catchablesize before stocking.There are 26 large reservoirs in Kansas. The reservoirs rangein size from 1,200 to 16,000 surface acres, and most offer parkfacilities. Fishing is the number one attraction, and reservoir anglerscan pick their Pisces. But you don't need a horoscope tofind your favorite fish.Depending on individual reservoir characteristics, each has itsown specialty. In the northeast, reservoirs are known for producingcrappie, white bass, and channel catfish. In the southeast, crappie,largemouth bass, white bass, and catfish are tops. In the centralpart of the state, reservoirs draw anglers looking for walleye, whitebass, striped bass, wipers, and channel cats. In the west, reservoirsare known for walleye, largemouth bass, wipers, and crappie.For those who prefer smaller waters, KDWPT owns and operatesmore than 40 state fishing lakes. These impoundments can be as smallas 8 acres (Black Kettle) or as large as 300. In addition, more than 200community-owned lakes are managed by KDWPT, and these jewelscan provide outstanding angling opportunities. The Community FisheriesAssistance Program has leased fishing rights to most of theselakes to allow fishing from the shore or a boat with no additional fees.There are more than 10,000 miles of streams and rivers inKansas, most of which are privately-owned. The three navigablerivers — the Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas — are open tothe public although one must have permission to access theserivers through private land. All other Kansas streams are privately-owned,but some reaches are leased by KDWPT throughthe Fishing Impoundments and Stream Habitats (F.I.S.H) Program,and other reaches flow through public wildlife areas.Many streams provide excellent channel catfish, flathead catfish,and white bass fishing, and those in the east and southeastmay also hold spotted bass.More than 150,000 privately-owned farm ponds also provideoutstanding fishing opportunities. Tucked away in beautifulprairie settings, these secret fishing holes are largemouth bass,crappie, bluegill, and channel cat hotspots. Permission from thelandowner is needed to fish on any private water, except thosewaters enrolled in KDWPT's F.I.S.H program, in which KDWPTleases ponds and streams from private landowners in exchangefor public fishing access. An atlas with maps showing all F.I.S.H.waters as well as other public water can be viewed online at theKDWPT website or be picked up wherever licenses are sold.Other special programs include the trout program, which providestrout in select waters across the state from November 1through April 15. A trout permit is required of all anglers whofish for trout on these dates, and some waters require a trout permitof all anglers. The urban program stocks channel catfish inselect urban lakes. Check out the Fishing Forecast online, acompilation of biologists' sampling efforts, to help decide whereto find preferred species. For up-to-date information, look upthe fishing report for the lake of your choice also on KDWPT’swebsite, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. In addition, a blog entitled"KDWPT Public Fishing Reports" enables anglers to providetimely reports and tips local biologist may not have heard.Kansas waters offer anglers the opportunity to let their imaginationssoar. Whether you specialize in catfish or crappie, wipersor walleye, or love them all, Kansas is the place for you. Use thisguide to find a lake, stream, or reservoir that fits your style. Thendo more than imagine what great fishing the Sunflower State offers.AdministrativeRegionsREGION 1Kansas is divided into five regions forKDWPT administrative purposes. Each regionhas a full-service regional office, as wellas numerous local and district offices. Thisbrochure gives anglers an overview of fishing opportunities inthe state. Facility information in the following tables should be timely; however,because fish populations fluctuate from year to year, abundances of individualspecies are not provided. Check with individual area offices or view the annual FishingForcast, the Kansas Fishing Atlas or the KDWPT website fishing reports formore specific details on fish populations and conditions.REGION 3REGION 4REGION 2REGION 5

35W35WCabins Make Perfect Base CampsComplement your fishing trip witha relaxing stay at a Kansas state parkor wildlife area cabin. More than 100cabins are available across the state,located at 19 state parks, five wildlifeareas and one at the Kansas State Fair.The cabins offer a wide range ofamenities. Deluxe cabins feature heatingand air conditioning, and mosthave furnished kitchens with refrigerators,stoves, microwaves and coffeepots; separate bedrooms and full bathroomswith showers. Basic sleepercabins are more rustic with fewerAtchison State Fishing Lake (SFL) – 1Cedar Bluff State Park – 6Cheney State Park – 9Clinton State Park – 2Crawford State Park – 5Cross Timbers State Park – 4Eisenhower State Park – 7El Dorado State Park – 10Fall River State Park – 3Glen Elder State Park – 2Kanopolis State Park – 6Kansas State Fair (Hutchinson) – 1Kingman (SFL) – 2Lovewell State Park – 6Cabin Locationsamenities. Most cabinscan sleep four to sixadults while others cansleep up to 10 adults.About half of the cabinsare ADA accessible.Nightly rental rates varydepending on location,season, day of the weekand available amenities.Reserve your cabinonline at reserve.ksoutdoors.com.You can review cabinamenities, check prices and availability,and reserve a cabin up to a year inadvance. Online instructions guideyou through the reservation process.McPherson SFL – 1Milford State Park – 10Mined Land Wildlife Area – 2Ottawa State Fishing Lake – 1Perry State Park – 4Pomona State Park – 2Prairie Dog State Park – 4Scott State Park – 2Tuttle Creek State Park – 11Webster State Park –1Wilson State Park – 615972725 117DECATUR NORTON161283PHILLIPSREPUBLICNEMAHA BROWN28 14818338328115 77159918363 75 73ST. FrancisAtwoodNorton608LovewellHiawathaOberlin 36DONIPHANSmithBellevilleWashington3636MankatoMarysvilleSeneca Atchison120383Center36Troy 36WASHINGTON87 187159367520Philipsburg181128148SFLCHEYENNE281920RAWLINS999123CLOUD7773Prairie DogSMITHJEWELL 28MARSHALLSHERIDAN GRAHAM99 Atchison83283ROOKSOSBORNEConcordiaRILEYPOTTAWATOMIE 6215923Webster24 Glen ElderOsborneBeloitHolton415116ColbyStockton916ATCHISON73Goodland24ClayTuttle Creek1624CenterWestmorelandJEFFERSON7024247HoxieHill27383134 192LeavenworthCity82 1776392145925OTTAWALEAVEN-SHERMANJACKSONTHOMAS18281MITCHELL812475OttawaManhattan92 Oskaloosa82WORTH 635WYANDOTTE113165CLAYSHAWNEEMinneapolisOakleySFL1824KansasTREGO181DICKINSON18177Perry40CityWakeeney281Lincoln1064070254018318Junction3283232GoveMilfordAlma470CityTopekaLawrence 1040Sharon7057443577 GEARY99SpringsLINCOLNAbileneOlatheDOUGLAS150Cedar BluffWilsonHaysRussel70Clinton 6943WALLACESalinaOSAGE156WABAUNSEEJOHNSONLOGANGOVE14043156ELLISRUSSELL1527147Ellsworth104597141435RUSH14933BARTON Kanopolis56Ottawa46868SALINECouncil3114268Scott ScottGroveLyndonMIAMI PaolaTribune Leoti1776896CityELLSWORTH4MORRISNess48150La Crosse170McPhersonPomonaDightonCity96McPHERSON5628157Emporia169FRANKLIN96SFL83156Mc Pherson50LINN 135GREELEY56WICHITA150Eisenhower75SCOTTLANEGreat 56Cottonwood 57NESS 283183Lyons31BendMarionFallsGarnet752231561156 LarnedRICELYONMoundKansas77Burlington1935City 5225PAWNEEHARVEY595016996MARION CHASE31156 JetmoreState Fair5723919NewtonGREENWOODCOFFEYANDERSON143Syracuse50 156LakinWOODSONGardenST. John5065 31El Dorado52CityHutchinsonCrossBOURBONHODGEMANYatesIola50611961777 6927050CenterKinsley81SEDGWICK5456CheneyTimbersHAMILTONSTAFFORDKEARNYCimarronDodge CityEureka5454Fort25839657ScottFINNEYEl DoradoEDWARDSALLEN2761 RENO172962542813923WILSONChanute Crawford154Wichita54JohnsonUlyssesPrattKingman9939796392705754146160 14428315464169160Greensburg235Erie427775319054FredoniaGRAYFORD34KingmanFall River1415474757STANTONSublettePRATT 42BUTLERGirard160HowardCRAWFORDGRANT1835396PittsburgMORTONHASKELLCOWLEY37190KIOWANEOSHOSEWARD98KINGMAN1261265516027049391695783Meade2ELKParsons103160160WellingtonCHAUTAUQUA96 1605916051Ashland Coldwater Medicine160 387 695156 Hugoton 270 51Lodge35WinfieldIndependence16096 Mined Land 965415Oswego Columbus144481752627 2528334281Anthony166SedanMONT-101 5969Elkhart23STEVENS14977WAGOMERYCHEROKEE66Liberal2MEADE17915166CLARK166LABETTE83COMANCHE BARBERHARPERSUMNERCoffeyville66 166183281 881Arkansas99169177City

Fishing ForecastThe Kansas Fishing Forecast predicts fishingprospects in public waters throughout the state.The Fishing Forecast helps anglers select lakesthat will most likely provide the best opportunityto catch the kind and size of fish they prefer. Theinformation is formulated from data collected byfisheries biologists through annual lake monitoring.Table categories for the most popular speciesinclude a Density Rating, Preferred Rating,Lunker Rating, Biggest Fish (the largest fishtaken in sampling), and Biologist’s Rating. Notevery lake is sampled each year, so a separate category,Three-Year Density Average, is included.Each year, a new Kansas Fishing Forecast is available atthe KDWPT website by late February. Click "Fishing" at thetop of the home page, then "Fishing Forecast" in the lefthandcolumn. Printed copies of the forecast are available atKDWPT offices.Weekly Fishing ReportsOne of the most popular and useful tools provided byKDWPT is the weekly lake-by-lake fishing reports posted onthe agency's website.Updated weekly by KDWPT fisheries biologists,these reports provide the latest ratingson fishing conditions at many departmentmanagedlakes. Information includes a generalrating of what the fishing is like — from poorto excellent — as well as the size range of fishbeing caught, and an description of successfulbaits, methods, and locations where anglers arehaving the most success. Water temperaturesand lake elevations are also included, along with tips each biologistthinks might help anglers catch fish.District Fisheries NewslettersYou can learn even more about fishing opportunities byreading the district fisheries newsletters. Fisheries biologistspublish seasonal newsletters about the lakes they manage,providing information about sampling results, new projects,stocking data and more. Go to www.kdwpt.state.ks.us, clickon the “Fishing” link at the top of the page, then click on the“Newsletter Request Forms” in the Fishing Quick Links boxon the right-hand side of the page. Each newsletter you signup for will be emailed to you.Essential ResourcesPublic Fishing ReportsIn addition to the Fishing Forecast and the WeeklyFishing Reports, a web blog entitled "Public Fishing Reports"enables anglers to provide timely reports and tipslocal biologists may not have heard about. Combined withthe fishing forecast and the biologists' weekly fishing reports,the public fishing reports provide the most completepicture of angling conditions short ofbeing on the lake.Fishing AtlasThe Kansas Fishing Atlas pinpointsa variety of public fishing areas, includingFishing Impoundment andStream Habitats (F.I.S.H.) waters.F.I.S.H. waters are privately-ownedponds or streams KDWPT has leasedand opened to public fishing. F.I.S.H.sites are numbered in red on each map.Each map also shows all federal reservoirs,state fishing lakes, river access,and community lakes. With this atlas, anglers can locate justabout any type of fishing desired.Available for viewing and downloadfrom the KDWPT website or inprinted form from most KDWPT officesand license vendors, the KansasFishing Atlas is an invaluable tool forKansas anglers.Fishing RegulationsThe Kansas Fishing RegulationsSummary booklet contains new regulations as well other essentiallaws and regulations the angler needs to know. Thebooklet also features state park information and detailed regulationsfor each body of water managed by KDWPT.Anglers who want to contact a district fisheries biologist willfind a listing of names and phonenumbers of the nearest biologist, aswell as regional supervisors. A listingof natural resource officer contactsis also included.Available wherever licenses aresold. Copies may also be downloadedfrom the KDWPT website.4

Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP)The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Community Fisheries Assistance Program(CFAP) offers to lease fishing rights more than 200 community lakes statewide.Communities that participate in this program agree to not charge anglers additional fees to fish fromthe shore or from a boat, even if permits have been required in the past. Activities other than fishing atthese lakes may require additional permits. KDWPT hopes that removing the local fees will increase opportunitiesfor anglers to fish closer to home. State fishing license requirements still apply.Community lakes listed that require additional fees are identified in this publication.Trout ProgramFrom Nov.1-April 15, Type 1 waters stocked with trout require a trout permit($12.50) for anyone fishing. Type 2 waters require a trout permit only for anglersfishing for or possessing trout. When required, a trout permit applies to anglers age16 and older, including those 65 and older. All residents 16 through 64 years oldand non-residents 16 and older must also have a valid fishing license. Trout permitsare available at KDWPT offices, most county clerk offices, license vendors, or onlineat kdwp.state.ks.us.Approximate trout stocking dates and sites may be found online atkdwp.state.ks.us.The daily creel limit is 5 trout unless otherwise posted. Anglers 15 or youngermay fish without a permit but are limited to 2 trout per day OR they may purchasea permit and take 5 trout per day. The possession limit is three times the daily creel.State Records and Master Angler AwardsA potential state record fish must remain intact until officially confirmed.Get the fish to a grocery store or other business with certified scales assoon as possible. The weighing must be witnessed. The fish must be speciesconfirmed by a KDWPT fisheries biologist or a Wildlife and Fisheries Divisionregional supervisor. (A tissue sample may be required.) A listing of fisheriesbiologists is available online at the KDWPT website atwww.kdwp.state.ks.us or in a current Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary.A color photograph of the fish must accompany the application. Fish must beofficially weighed before they are frozen. Fish species that are threatened orendangered will not be accepted.All applications for state records will be held for a 30-day waiting periodbefore certification.If you catch a big fish in Kansas, by any legal means, that is not a newstate record, it may qualify for a Master Angler Award. Master Angler Awardsare determined by length, minimum requirements listed, and are measured ininches.A close-up photograph of each fish submitted for an award must accompanythis application to allow positive identification. In case of doubt, contacta local Wildlife, Parks and Tourism employee. Send application, availablein the Fishing Regulations Summary, and photo to Information Services,Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt,KS 67124.MasterAnglerMinimum LengthsInchesLargemouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Smallmouth Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Spotted (Kentucky) Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Striped Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35White Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Blue Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Bullhead Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Channel Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Flathead Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Crappie (Black & White) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15American Eel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Paddlefish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Sauger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Saugeye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Walleye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Yellow (Ring) Perch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Northern Pike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Bigmouth Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Smallmouth Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Carp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Gar (Longnose,Shortnose, & Spotted) . . . . . . . . . 48Goldeye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Grass Carp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Shovelnose Sturgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Bluegill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Green Sunfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Hybrid Sunfish (green/bluegill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Redear Sunfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Warmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Brown Trout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Rainbow Trout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Yellow Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Aquatic Nuisance SpeciesIT IS AGAINST BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWTO RELEASE ANY EXOTIC SPECIES IN KANSAS WATERS.It is simple to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species. Remember,it is illegal to transport certain species in Kansas. Protectyourself and your natural resources.Before Leaving a body of water:CLEANInspect all equipment and remove anything attached (plants, animals,or mud).DRAINDrain all water from equipment (livewell, bilge, bait buckets) beforeusing at a different location.DRYDry all equipment for a minimum of 5 days before using again. If youneed to use it sooner, wash with hot (140º) water.Please RememberCLEAN • DRAIN • DRYBoats and Equipmentwww.kdwpt.state.ks.usThe aquatic nuisance species (ANS) shown below pose a serious threatto Kansas waters. If you find one of these species, do not release it backinto the water. Contact the Emporia Research Office at (620) 342-0658 oryour local KDWPT office if you find any of the ANS shown here. For moreinformation about ANS, go to the KDWPT website, kdwpt.state.ks.us andclick the Aquatic Nuisance Species link under the Fishing heading.WHITE PERCH• White perch have been found in Cheney, El Dorado, and Wilsonreservoirs, as well as their confluent stream drainages, theNinnescah River below Cheney dam, Kingman State FishingLake, Hoover Pond in Kingman, Lake Afton, Sedgwick Co. ParkLakes, and Browning Oxbow Lake.• White perch have been associated with declines in both walleyeand white bass populations.• They out-compete native fishes for food and space.• They hybridize with white bass.• KDWPT has added white perch to the prohibited species list.The possession of live white perch is prohibited. Dead whiteperch may still be possessed or used as bait on the waterswhere they were taken.ZEBRA MUSSEL• Zebra mussels are in KanapolisReservoir, Melvern Reservoir, CouncilGrove Reservoir, Council Grove CityLake, Jeffrey Energy Make-Up, and AuxillaryLakes, John Redmond Reservoir,Milford Reservoir, Wilson Reservoir, MarionReservoir, Perry Reservoir, CheneyReservoir, El Dorado Reservoir, WinfieldCity Lake, Lake Afton, and the rivers thatflow from these impoundments.• They filter vast quantities of water, which alters the entire food webwithin a waterbody. Although this filtering action may clear up thewater in some instances, the clear water zebra mussels leave behindwill often lead to algae blooms that are harmful to people. The clearwater can also allow UV rays to damage fish eggs.• They can reach high densities, causing problems to water intakes,docks, and boat motors. Nationwide expenditures to controlzebra mussels in industrial plants alone are estimated at$310 million per year.• They have sharp shells that can cut the unprotected skin ofhumans or pets. Shoes or other protective clothing are recommendedwhen wading in zebra mussel infested water.• All anglers and boaters need to do their part to prevent thespread of zebra mussels. Follow control recommendations andtell others how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.6

ASIAN CARP• Asian carp include bighead, silver, and black carp species.• Bighead and silver carp can be found in the Kansas, Missouri,Wakarusa, and Big Blue rivers.• These fish are highly adaptive, prolific spawners, and directlycompete with other fish for food and space.• Silver carp pose a physical danger to boaters because of theirleaping ability.FERTILE GRASS CARPNEW ZEALAND MUD SNAIL• The New Zealand mudsnailhas not been reported inKansas, but is considered a priorityspecies because of the late2004 introduction into Colorado.• Mature New Zealand mudsnailsaverage 5mm (2/10-inch) in length and have brownor black cone-shaped shellswith five whorls.• NZMS disrupt the food chain by consuming algae in thestream and competing with native bottom-dwelling invertebrates.A population crash of invertebrates can follow the introduction ofNZMS, which reduces fish forage. With a decrease in food availability,fish populations may decline as well.• Mudsnails can survive out of water, withstand a variety of temperatures,and are small enough that many types of water users(anglers, swimmers, pets) could inadvertently transfer them. Ittakes only one snail to start an infestation.SALTCEDAR (TAMARISK)• Grass carp that have not been bred for infertility may not beimported to Kansas or released in Kansas waters.EURASIAN WATERMILFOIL• Eurasian watermilfoil formsdense mats on the water'ssurface.• It reproduces by fragmentation,and plant fragments canbe transported by boaters.• It will shade out native vegetationand reduce oxygenlevels during decomposition.• Eurasian watermilfoil forms adense canopy that hindersrecreational activities.• Saltcedar is a small tree or shrub that produces pink flowersMay through October and can be found in 49 Kansas counties.• It forms dense monocultures and dramatically changes vegetationstructure and animal species diversity.• It accumulates salt in its tissues, which is later released, makingsoil unsuitable for many native plant species.• Infestations of saltcedar can reduce or eliminate water flow instreams.• Leaves, twigs, and seeds are extremely low in nutrients, and,as a result, very few insects or wildlife will use them.KEEP THE WATERSAFE AND CLEAN FOR FUTURE FISHINGReport dumping, pollutionto the EPA at 1-800-223-04257

LARGEMOUTH BASS Part of a group known as the black basses,including the smallmouth and spotted basses, the largemouthgrows the biggest. Common in farm ponds, the largemouth likesshallow, murky water and usually associates with structure suchas weeds or submerged timber. Some of the newer reservoirs andsmaller lakes with standing timber also provide good largemouthfishing. Of the black basses, the largemouth is the only one with amouth that extends behind the eye. The world record weighed22.25 pounds. The Kansas record is 11.8 pounds.SMALLMOUTH BASS The smallmouth is a hard-fighting sportfish once found only in a few waters in the southeastern cornerof Kansas. Introduced in several larger reservoirs, the smallmouthhas adapted well and attracts a growing number of anglerfans. Smallmouths prefer clear water and rocky structure. Themouth of the smallmouth extends to just below the eye. Theworld record smallmouth weighed a whopping 11.94 pounds.The Kansas record is 6.88 pounds.STRIPED BASS A saltwater native, the striped bass has adaptedwell to freshwater existence and has prospered in several Kansaslakes. Striped bass don't reproduce in Kansas waters, however, sopopulations are maintained through stocking programs. Stripersare legendary for their hard fighting nature and long, drag-sizzlingruns. The freshwater world record is 67.06 pounds. TheKansas state record is 44 pounds.SPOTTED BASS Also known as the Kentucky bass, the spottedis native to eastern Kansas streams, mainly those that flow overlimestone bottoms in the Flint Hills. It resembles the largemouthin coloration, with a more pronounced horizontal blotching andspots along the belly. The spotted bass acts more like a smallmouthwhen caught, fighting remarkably hard. The mouth extendsto just below the eye. The world record is 10.25 poundsand the Kansas record weighed 4.44 pounds.Illustrations by Joseph R. TomelleriWIPER Perhaps the most aggressive fish in Kansas waters, thewiper is a cross between a white bass and a striped bass. Wipersgrow fast, strike hard, and fight like no other fish. It's no wonderKansas anglers love them. The wiper, like its striper parent, hastwo rows of teeth near the rear of the tongue. The white bass hasa single tooth patch on its tongue. The world record wiper islisted at 27.31 pounds. The state record wiper weighed 25pounds.WHITE BASS Common in nearly all Kansas' larger reservoirs,white bass are prolific and are generally found in large schools.While popular any time of the year, white bass are known fortheir spawning runs, which may take them miles upriver of thereservoir. Fishermen gather along the streams near the deeperpools and cast jigs and spinners for the hard fighting white.White bass are so numerous in most Kansas waters, there is nodaily creel limit. The world record is 6.44 pounds. The Kansasstate record white bass weighed 5.67 pounds.8

FLATHEAD CATFISH As the name implies, this catfish has abroad, flat head with a jutting lower jaw. Also called the calico cat, theflathead is mottled brown to nearly yellow in color. Strictly predatory,the flathead is caught with live bait and occasionally lures, usuallyat night. The Kansas state record is also the world record. It wascaught in 1998 from Elk City Reservoir and weighed 123 pounds.BLACK BULLHEAD Smaller than the other, more sought-aftercatfishes, the bullhead is brown/green in color and doesn't havethe forked tail like the channel cat. Common in nearly all streams,lakes and ponds, the bullhead readily bites worms and stink baitand delights youngsters learning to fish. The world record is 8.94pounds. The state record is 7.33 pounds.JuvenileBLUE CATFISH The blue catfish looks much like the channel cat,except the blue has a humped back, a longer straight-edged anal fin,and grows bigger. Blues are native to several rivers in northeasternKansas including the Kansas and Missouri and have been stocked inseveral reservoirs. Blues are seldom caught on the concoctions usedfor channel cats, preferring cut or live bait. The largest blue cat onrecord weighed 121.5 pounds. The Kansas record weighed 94 pounds.CHANNEL CATFISH The channel catfish is the bread and butterof Kansas fishing. Found in nearly all waters from large riversand reservoirs to small prairie streams, good channel cat fishingis never far away. State lakes are also popular places to catchchannel cats. Department hatcheries produce millions of channelcats each year. The world record is 58 pounds. The staterecord channel cat weighed 36.5 pounds.WALLEYE The walleye has become a highly-sought game fishfor Kansas anglers and has been stocked in most federal reservoirsand some larger state and community lakes. To help maintainthese fisheries, millions of young walleye are collected andstocked each spring by department biologists and culturists. Theworld record is 22.69 pounds. The state record weighed 13.16pounds.SAUGEYE The saugeye is a cross between a walleye and a saugerand is another promising hybrid. The saugeye has been successfullystocked in reservoirs where walleye populations are difficultto maintain. Similar in appearance to the parents, the saugeye willgrow faster than either but probably won't get as big as the walleye.The world record saugeye weighed 15.63 pounds. The state recordweighed 9.81 pounds.Illustrations by Joseph R. TomelleriSAUGER This close cousin to the walleye loves murky waterand current. Sauger are being stocked in several northeasternKansas reservoirs where walleye haven't done well because ofhigh flow-through and murky water conditions. Sauger are lesslikely than walleye to be flushed from a reservoir. Smaller thanthe walleye, the world record sauger weighed 8.75 pounds. Thestate record is 4.8 pounds.PADDLEFISH The paddlefish is a plankton eater that resemblesprehistoric fishes. Common only in two Kansas rivers – theMarais des Cygnes and the Neosho – the paddlefish is taken byfishermen during the spring spawning runs, and then only duringthe special snagging season. The largest paddlefish on modernrecord was caught in Kansas in 2004 and weighed 144pounds.9

WHITE CRAPPIE The white crappie is abundant across Kansasand ideally suited to the large reservoirs. Known for its prolificnumbers and delicious white meat, the white crappie is one ofthe most popular sportfish in the state. The rich waters of northeasternKansas reservoirs produce some of the finest fishing forslab-sided white crappie found anywhere in the U.S. The worldrecord white weighed 5.19 pounds. The Kansas record tippedthe scales at 4.02 pounds.BLACK CRAPPIE The black crappie is not as widespread inKansas as the white crappie. The black is more suited to clearwaterand small impoundments such as farm ponds. Black crappiesare distinguished by a uniform dark flecking with no visiblebarring as seen on the white crappie. The world record blackcrappie weighed 6 pounds. The Kansas record is 4.63 pounds.BLUEGILL The bluegill is one of the most common panfish inKansas, and it provides many youngsters with their first fishingthrill. Although it doesn't grow to enormous weights, the tenacious,saucer-shaped fish makes up for size with a scrappy fight. Commonin most farm ponds and smaller community and state fishing lakes,bluegill are most easily caught when they move into shallow waterand begin dishing out spawning beds. The world record is 4.75pounds. The state record bluegill weighed 2.31 pounds.GREEN SUNFISH Although it has a larger mouth and moreelongated body than the bluegill, the green sunfish has the bluetab on the gill cover and is often confused with the bluegill. Commonlyreferred to as perch, green sunfish are aggressive and easyto catch. However, they can easily overpopulate and becomestunted in small waters. The Kansas record of 2.36 pounds is alsothe world record.Illustrations by Joseph R. TomelleriREDEAR SUNFISH The redear sunfish has been stocked into selectlakes and reservoirs. Although the redear resembles the bluegill, itusually prefers deeper water and is more difficult to catch. The redearhas a narrow band of red on the gill cover lobe and usuallyshows vertical barring. Redears are popular locally because of thechallenge they provide. The world record tipped the scales at 5.5pounds. The state record weighed 1.69 pounds.10DRUM The freshwater drum is common in most Kansas rivers andreservoirs. Commonly considered an undesirable rough fish, thedrum is predatory and will readily strike lures and baits. It is a goodfighter and the white meat is fine table fare. The drum can makestrange drumming or grunting noises with muscles vibrated againstthe swim bladder. The world record drum weighed 54.5 pounds.The Kansas state record drum weighed 31.5 pounds.

BrownRAINBOW TROUT Rainbow trout provide a winter fisherywhere they are stocked. Trout do survive summer at a lake in theMined Land Wildlife Area. Populations are maintained throughwinter stocking, and generally most of the stocked fish arecaught during the Nov. 1-April 15 season. Anglers are requiredto have a trout stamp in addition to the required licenses. Thestate record rainbow trout is 13.65 pounds. The world recordrainbow trout weighed 37 pounds. The state record brown troutis 4.18 pounds.LONGNOSE GAR The longnose gar is native to most of therivers in the eastern half of Kansas and is the most abundant andlargest of the three gar species. It is greenish in color with darkspots on its sides and fins and can be distinguished by its long,narrow snout, which is more than twice as long as the distancebetween the edge of the eye and the back of the head. The bonymouth makes it almost impossible to hook, so anglers use spinnerswith nylon thread instead of hooks. The nylon tangles in thefine teeth that line the jaws. The state record longnose garweighed 31.5 pounds. The world record longnose weighed 50.31pounds.COMMON CARP The common carp was brought to the U.S.from Asia in the late 19th century. Originally stocked for a sportfish,the adaptable carp was soon considered a nuisance. Carpare common in nearly all waters in Kansas. They feed mostly oninvertebrates and green plant material. Anglers use dough baitsor corn to catch carp, and they fight hard. Intermuscular bonesmake the meat less desirable, but it has many fans who havelearned to prepare it properly. The state record carp weighed 47.1pounds. The world record carp weighed 57.81 pounds.SHORTNOSE GAR The shortnose gar has jaws less than twicethe length of its head and has spots on its fins but differs from thespotted gar by never having spots on its head. The shortnose garis common only in the larger rivers of eastern Kansas. Mostshortnose gar are less than 24 inches long. The state recordweighed 5.94 pounds. The rod and reel world record shortnoseweighed 6.69 pounds.Illustrations by Joseph R. TomelleriBIGMOUTH BUFFALO The bigmouth buffalo is native to thelarger rivers of eastern Kansas, and has become abundant inmany reservoirs. The buffalo feeds on plankton and is considereda rough fish. With an angled sucker mouth, the buffalo doesn’tfeed on the bottom. At one time, it was an importantcommercial fish, and is still taken by commercial netters for fishmarkets. The buffalo prefers deep, still pools and can becomequite numerous in oxbows and reservoirs. The world record bigmouthbuffalo weighed 70.31 pounds. The state record bigmouthbuffalo weighed 58 pounds.SPOTTED GAR The spotted gar has jaws less than twice thelength of its head and is spotted with dark, round spots on thetop and sides of its head. Most spotted gar are less than 30 incheslong. Like other gars, it is covered with a tough armor of thick,heavy scales. It may be confined to the lower Neosho basinwhere it prefers still pools. The world record rod and reel spottedgar weighed 28.5 pounds. The state record spotted garweighed 7.75 pounds.11

Region 127161ST. Francis3636CHEYENNEGoodland707027SHERMAN25AtwoodRAWLINSColby25THOMAS83283117DECATUR NORTONAlmenaNortonOberlin 3660383Sebelius123983 SHERIDAN GRAHAM 2832324383HoxieHillCity28181PHILLIPS28 14 REPUBLIC3831838SmithBellevillePhilipsburgLovewellCenterMankato3636Agra1812811489128CLOUDSMITHJEWELL 289KirwinJamestownOSBORNEDownsConcordia24StocktonBeloit924Osborne24Glen ElderWebster14OTTAWA18281MITCHELL8140SharonSpringsWinona25RusselSpringsOakleyGoveROOKSTREGOQuinter Wakeeney4018370Cedar BluffHays281Russel18118Lincoln232WilsonBunker Hill LINCOLNMinneapolis1067018Bennington70WALLACE2725LOGAN83GOVE23283147ELLIS183RUSSELL281156EllsworthKanopolis140141SALINESalina1044156 ELLSWORTH144Because the region is arid, some smallerwaters listed ( *) are periodically dry.RESERVOIRSCedar Bluff – 13 miles S on K-147 from I-70 exit 135 OgallahGlen Elder – 12 miles W of Beloit on US-24Kanopolis – 33 miles SW of Salina on K-149 and K-141Keith Sebelius (Norton) – 3 miles SW of Norton off US-36Kirwin – 15 miles SE of Phillipsburg on K-9Lovewell – 4 miles E, 10 miles N of Mankato on US-14Webster – 8 miles W of Stockton off US-24Wilson – 8 miles N on K-232 from I-70 exit 206 WilsonSTATE FISHING LAKES and OTHER WATERSAcres6,867boat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper> > > > > > > > >12,586 > > > > > > > > > > >3,5502,3005,000>>>> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>2,986 > > > > > > > > > > >3,780 > > > > > > > > >9,040 > > > > > > > > > > >***12Glen Elder State Park Pond – 12 miles W of Beloit on US-24Jewell – 6 miles S, 2 miles W of MankatoKanopolis State Park Pond – 33 miles SW of Salina on K-149 & K-141Logan – 2 miles N, 2 miles W of Russell SpringsOttawa – 5 miles N, 1 mile E of BenningtonRooks – 2 1/2 miles S, 2 miles W of StocktonSaline – 2 1/2 miles N, 2 miles W of SalinaSheridan – 11 miles E of HoxieSt. Francis Sandpits –1 mile W, 2 miles S of St. Francis5572601386738675> >> > >> > > >> > >> > > > >> > >> >> > >> >

Region 1 may be the most varied region in the statein terms of fishing opportunities. The western half ofthe region is arid High Plains, where impoundmentsare sometimes dry and streams intermittent. Annualprecipitation increases from west to east in Kansas,and the middle of this region boasts the westernmostlarge lake in the state, Sebelius Reservoir. Cedar Bluff,Kirwin, and Webster reservoirs also enhance the centralportions of this region, while Glen Elder, Kanopolis,Lovewell, and Wilson reservoirs provide largepublic fishing waters in the region's east. Glen Elderis the third-largest reservoir in the state. The largerreservoirs in the region provide excellent fishing althoughthose in the central and western areas are occasionallylowered by drought. Rivers and small lakesin the eastern portions of the region provide relativelystable fishing, as well.While drought can be a problem, western lake levelsdon't fluctuate as widely as those in the east oftendo. Stable water levels can provide outstanding walleyeand sauger fishing. In years of heavy rainfall afterperiods of drought, flooded vegetation in these reservoirscan provide excellent spawning habitat for crappie,bass, and other species. Large year-classesproduced after water level rises provide outstandingfishing for several years. Despite arid conditions, theregion boasts eight large federal reservoirs and numeroussmall state and community lakes. Consult theassociated tables for more detail on fishing for specificspecies.****COMMUNITY LAKESAtwood Lake – Junction of K-25 and K-36Belleville City Lake (Rocky Pond) – BellevilleColby - Villa High Lake – ColbyEllis City Lake – EllisGraham County - Antelope Lake – 2 miles W, 1 mile N of MorlandJewell City Lake (Emerson Lake) – W edge of JewellHolyrood Lake – HolyroodLogan City Lake – 2 1/2 miles S of LoganPlainville Township Lake – 2 miles W of PlainvilleSalina - Indian Rock Pond – in NE SalinaSalina - Lakewood Lake – N end of SalinaSherman County - Smoky Gardens – 10 miles S, 2 miles W of GoodlandSt. Francis - Keller Lake – NW edge of St. FrancisRIVER ACCESSSaline River – Low-water dam at LincolnSaline River – Wilson Reservoir Wildlife AreaSmoky Hill River – Kanopolis Reservoir Wildlife AreaSmoky Hill River – SalinaSolomon River – BeloitSolomon River (north fork) – Glen Elder Reservoir Wildlife AreaSolomon River (south fork) – Glen Elder Reservoir Wildlife AreaSolomon River – Low-water dam at MinneapolisSolomon River (south fork) – Webster Wildlife AreaBig Creek – HaysAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper27 > > > >27 > > > > > > >1>100 > > > >801040> >>25 > > > >200 > > >2> >6 > > >11 > > >3 > >>> > > > > >> >> >>> >> >13

14GEARYWABAUNSEEPOTTAWATOMIENEMAHAMARSHALLWASHINGTONCLAYRILEYDICKINSONJEFFERSONJACKSONATCHISONDONIPHANBROWNMIAMIJOHNSONDOUGLASSHAWNEELEAVEN-WORTHWYANDOTTEAbileneAlmaManhattanWestmorelandMarysvilleWashingtonClayCenterJunctionCityTopekaPerryOskaloosaLeavenworthAtchisonTroyHiawathaSenecaHoltonKansasCityLawrenceOlathePaolaPaxicoTonganoxieBaldwinCityLouisburgOsawatomieSt. MarysSilverLakeHillsdaleClintonPerryTuttleCreekMilford4704356353570703544418918999768681557922020826263169016631610577151515829943328713921771771131871481501921161203199418415177424363636567769595973245677246973734075757524401591591591697775169Region 2

Region 2 receives much more precipitation thanits western counterparts, and full substantial riverssuch as the Republican, Little Blue, and Delawareflow into the region from Nebraska, filling the largestreservoirs in the state and converging to create theKansas River, the largest river within the boundariesof the state. For another large-river fishing experience,the Missouri River borders the state on thenortheast corner of this region. These larger rivers areknown for big flathead, channel, and blue catfish.Rivers above reservoirs in this region are known foroutstanding white bass runs. Milford Reservoir is thelargest lake in the state, followed closely by TuttleCreek. Reservoirs in this region commonly provideoutstanding crappie, white bass, and walleye fishing.In 2003, Milford Reservoir hosted the Cabela's NationalTeam Walleye Championships. The hilly,mostly forested eastern portion of this region is dottedwith many smaller, clear-water state fishing lakesand community lakes to complement the five largefederal reservoirs. The Community Fisheries AssistanceProgram (CFAP) leases angling access frommore than 200 community lakes, so if you see theCFAP sign, you know no additional fees for fishingwill be charged. Consult the associated tables formore detail on fishing for specific species.RESERVOIRSClinton – 5 miles S of Lawrence on K-10Hillsdale – 3 miles NW of PaolaMilford – 5 miles NW of Junction City on US-77Perry – 18 miles NE of Topeka on US-24Tuttle Creek – 6 miles N of Manhattan on K-13STATE FISHING LAKES and OTHER WATERSAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper7,000 > > > > > > > > > > >4,580 > > > > > > > > >16,020 > > > > > > > > > > >11,600 > > > > > > > > > > >15,800 > > > > > > > > > > >Atchison – 3 1/2 miles N and 2 miles W of AtchisonBrown – 8 miles E and 1 mile S of HiawathaBrowning Oxbow – 1/2 mile W, 1 1/2 mile N of ElwoodClinton State Park - Lake Henry – 1/4 mile S of Clinton State Park Maintenance ShopClinton State Park - Picnic Area Kid’s Fishing PondDouglas – 1 1/2 miles N, 1 mile E of BaldwinGeary – 8 1/2 miles S, 2 miles W of Junction CityJeffrey Energy Center (controlled access) – 5 miles N, 3 miles W of St. Mary’sLeavenworth – 3 miles W, 1 mile N of TonganoxieMiami – 8 miles E, 5 miles S of OsawatomieMiddlecreek – 7 miles S of LouisburgMilford Hatchery Water Supply Pond – Below Milford Dam (CLOSED)Milford State Park Pond – Milford State ParkNebo – 7 miles E, 1 mile S of HoltonNemaha – 2 miles E, 5 miles S of SenecaPottawatomie No. 1 – 5 miles N of WestmorelandPottawatomie No. 2 – 1 1/2 miles E, 2 1/2 miles N of ManhattanShawnee – 3 miles E, 7 miles N of Silver LakeTuttle Creek Willow Lake – Tuttle Creek State Park River PondWashington – 7 miles N, 3 miles W of Washington66621003.5180975751601012801002381824751351065> > > > >> > >>>> > > >> > >> >> > > >> > >> > >>> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >15

COMMUNITY LAKESAlma City Lake – 2 1/2 miles SE of AlmaAtchison City Watershed Lakes 1-4, 6-9, 24 – 2 miles N, 2 miles W of AtchisonAtchison County Lake – 5 miles W of HuronAtchison Warnock Lake (City Lake 23) – 1/2 mile W, 1/2 mile S, and 1/2 mile E of Atchison on K-59Baldwin - Spring Creek Lake – 1 1/4 miles S, 1 1/2 miles E of BaldwinBonner Springs - North Park Lake – NW Bonner SpringsCentralia City Lake – 2 miles S, 1 mile W of CentraliaDouglas County - Lone Star Lake – 4 miles SW of LawrenceEdgerton Bridgewater Lake – EdgertonEdgerton City Lake – EdgertonEskridge - Lake Wabaunsee – 4 miles W of EskridgeFort Leavenworth - Merritt Lake – West side of Grant Ave.Fort Leavenworth - Smith Lake – East side of Grant Ave.Fort Riley Ponds – Ft. RileyAcres80516039734001952.55.22145550boat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper>> > > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > >> >> > > > > > >> > > > >> > >> > > > > >>16

COMMUNITY LAKESGardner City Lake – 1 mile N of GardnerHerington - Father Padilla Pond – Broadway & Vine, Herington1002> >>Herington City Lake (new) – 2 1/2 miles W of Herington555 > > >Herington City Lake (old) – 1 1/2 miles SW of HeringtonHiawatha City Lake – 1 mile S of HiawathaHolton Elkhorn Lake – Holton36774> > > > > >>>Holton City (Prairie) Lake – 1 1/2 miles N, 3 1/2 miles W of Holton78 > > > > >Horton Little Lake – Horton10 > >Horton Mission Lake – Horton154 > > > > > >Jackson County - Banner Creek Reservoir – 1 mile W of Holton on K-6535Johnson Co. - Heritage Park Lake – 160th and Pflumm Rd., OlatheJohnson Co. - Kill Creek North Pond – 2 1/2 miles S, 1/2 mile E on K-10 and Kill Creek Rd.201> > >>Johnson Co. - Kill Creek Park Lake – 2 1/2 miles S, 1/2 mile E of K-10 and Kill Creek Rd.Johnson Co. - Kill Creek South Pond – 2 1/2 miles S, 1/2 mile E of K-10 and Kill Creek Rd.281> > > > >>Johnson Co. - Shawnee Mission Park Lake – 79th & Renner Rd., Shawnee Mission121 > > > > > >Johnson Co. - Shawnee Mission Pond – 79th & Renner Rd., Shawnee MissionJohnson Co. - Stoll Park – 12500 W 119th St., Overland Park12> > >>Johnson Co. - Antioch North & South Ponds – 6501 Antioch Rd., Shawnee Mission1> >Junction City - Bluffs – Caroline and Goldenbelt Blvd., Junction CityJunction City - Homer's Pond (Rim Rock Lake) – 1st & Eisenhower, Junction CityJunction City - Riverwalk – Frontage Rd. and West AshJunction City - Wetland Park – Just off I-70 at exit 298Lansing City Lake – east edge of LansingLansing City Lake #2 (Benard Park Pond) – 2 1/2 miles W of K-73, N side of 4-H Rd.Lawrence Mary's Lake – 1/2 mile E of Haskell & 31st St., LawrenceLawrence Pat Dawson Billings North & South – 27th and CrossgateLeawood Ironwoods Park Pond – Ironwood Ct. and Mission Rd., LeawoodLeawood - Tomahawk Parkway Middle Pond – 119th & Tomahawk Creek Parkway, LeawoodLeawood - Tomahawk Parkway North Pond – 119th & Tomahawk Creek Parkway, LeawoodLeawood - Tomahawk Parkway South Pond – 119th & Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Leawood35781.2526101.5131>>>>>>>>>Lenexa - Lake Lenexa – 1 mile S of 83rd St. on Monticello Rd., LenexaLenexa - Mize Blvd. Lake – N of K-10 from Cedar Creek Parkway, LenexaLenexa - Resurrection Pond – 83rd. & Quivera Rd., LenexaLenexa - Rose's Lake – 87th & Lackman, Lenexa30522> > >>Louisburg Louis/Young Park – 263rd. & US-69, LouisburgLouisburg City Lake – SE edge of Louisburg on Metcalf223 > >Manhattan Anneberg Park Pond – W Anderson Ave., ManhattanMarysville Country Club Lake – 1 mile E of US-36 & 77Ogden City Lake – Ogden61024> >>>Olathe Black Bob Park Pond – 14500 W 151st., Olathe1> >Olathe Cedar Lake –Lone Elm Rd., 1/2 mile S of 151 St., OlatheOlathe East High School Pond – 127th St. & Pflumm, Olathe561> > >Acresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper17

18COMMUNITY LAKESOlathe Frisco Lake – Dennis & Sunset, OlatheOlathe - Heatherstone Park Pond – 12350 Pflumm Rd., Olathe121> >>Olathe - Lake Olathe – 2 miles W of Olathe on DennisOlathe - Mahaffie Farmstead Pond – Ridgeview & Kansas City Rd., OlatheOlathe - North Waterworks Park Lake – Sheridan & Curtis St., Olathe17211> > >>>Olathe - Oregon Trail Pond – Robinson Dr. and Old US-56, Olathe2> >Olathe - Prairie Center Park Pond – W of ballfields in Prairie Center Park, OlatheOlathe - KDWPT Prairie Center Pond – 135th and Cedar Niles Rd., OlatheOlathe - Stagecoach Park Pond – Kansas City Rd. and Ridgeview Rd., OlatheOlathe - Waterworks Lake – Sheridan & Curtis St., Olathe1556> >>>Osawatomie - Beaver Lake – 1 1/2 miles N, 2 miles W of Osawatomie6>Osawatomie City Lake – 1 1/2 miles N, 2 miles W of Osawatomie21 > > >Overland Park - Amesbury Lake – N of 143rd & Westgate St., Overland ParkOverland Park - Kingston Lake – 151st and US-69, Overland ParkOverland Park - Regency Park Lake – N of 151st St. & Horton, Overland Park3.6583>Overland Park - South Lake – 87th & Valley View, Overland ParkOverland Park - Summercrest Lake – 112th St. and Riley, Overland Park51.35> >>Overland Park - Wilderness Lake – E of 161st and Roosewood Dr., Overland ParkPaola City Lake - Lake Miola – 1 mile N, 1 mile E of Paola3220 > > > > > > > >Pottowatomie Co. Cross Creek Lake – 6 miles S, 1 1/2 miles W of Havensville49 > > >Sabetha - Pony Creek Lake – 2 miles N of Sabetha on US-75171 > >Sabetha City Lake – 6 miles W of SabethaShawnee - Monticello Springs Lake – 1 mile N of Monticello Rd. and 83rd St., Shawnee1001.5> > >>Shawnee Co. Lake Shawnee – 3139 E 29th St., Topeka416 > > > > > > > > >Shawnee Co. Shawnne Jr. –W of Lake Shawnee2> >Spring Hill City Lake – Lone Elm Rd., and US-169, Spring HillSpring Hill Woodland Ridge Pond – 207th and Skyview Lane, Spring HillTopeka - Auburndale Park Stream – E of McVicar & I-70, TopekaTopeka - Cedar Crest Pond – I-70 and Fairlawn, TopekaTopeka - Central Park Lake – 1534 Clay, TopekaTopeka - Clarion Park Lake – 37th & Fairlaine, TopekaTopeka - Freedom Valley Lake – 14th and Illinois, TopekaTopeka - Governor's Ponds East & West – I-70 and Fairlawn, TopekaTopeka - West Lake – Gage Park, 6th and Gage, Topeka382.52334116> >>Troy - 4-H Lake – 1/2 mile SW of TroyWamego City Lake – Wamego City ParkWaterville City Lake – 1 mile N, 1 mile E of Waterville559>> >>Wyandotte Co. Big 11 – 11th and State Ave., Kansas City3> >Wyandotte Co. Park Pond (Bonner Lake) – 126th and State Ave., Bonner Springs7> >Wyandotte Co. Lake – Leavenworth Co. Rd. and 91st St., Kansas City407 > > > > > >Wyandotte Co. Pierson Park Lake – 55th & Douglas, Kansas City12> >YMCA Camp Hammond (Lake Hammond) – 6329 Stubbs Rd., Tecumseh15 > > >Acresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper

RIVER ACCESSBig Blue River – Rocky Ford Dam below Tuttle Creek ReservoirBig Blue River – Tuttle Creek Reservoir Wildlife AreaBig Blue River – Tuttle Creek State Park River Pond AreaDelaware River – Perry Reservoir Wildlife Area, Valley Falls (2)Kansas River – Cedar CreekKansas River – De SotoKansas River – EdwardsvilleKansas River – Junction CityKansas River – Kaw PointKansas River – LawrenceKansas River – OgdenKansas River – TopekaKansas River – at mouth of Big Blue River, ManhattanMarais des Cygnes River – low-water dam at OsawatomieMarias des Cygnes River – low-water dam at OttawaMissouri River – AtchisonMissouri River – city parks in Doniphan, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte co.'sRepublican River – Milford Reservoir Wildlife AreaRock Creek – Clinton Reservoir Wildlife AreaWakarusa River – EudoraWakarusa River – Clinton Reservoir Wildlife AreaAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper>> >> > > > > > > > >> > > > >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >> >>>19

Region 350160GREELEYHAMILTONJohnsonSTANTONMORTON51279627027Elkhart27TribuneSyracuse2705156LeotiWICHITA25Lakin2527025UlyssesHugoton25KEARNY190GRANT270STEVENSSCOTT5016051190ScottCity83GardenCity83FINNEYLANEGRAYSubletteHASKELLSEWARD8383156Liberal8341441605423CimarronMeade2323Dighton23NESSKalvesta98MEADEJetmore156HODGEMANHowellFORD96WrightDodge City283283283NessCityKingsdown54283CLARK15494147RUSHLa CrossePAWNEE5056Spearville3434KIOWAKinsley1831183419EDWARDSGreensburgLarnedCAMANCHE BARBER2819619BARTONGreatBendST. JohnSTAFFORDPRATT281PrattCullison64Sawyer160Ashland Coldwater Medicine160Lodge1831541831562814156450Stafford2811562818566154421602Because the region is arid, some smallerwaters listed ( *) are periodically dry.*******STATE FISHING LAKES and OTHER WATERSBarber - Lower – 1/4 mile N of Medicine LodgeBarber - Upper – 1/4 mile N of Medicine LodgeClark – 8 1/2 miles S, 1 mile W of KingsdownConcannon SFL – 15 miles NE of Garden CityFinney SFL – 9 miles N, 3 miles W of KalvestaFord SFL – 3 miles N, 5 miles E of Dodge CityGoodman – 5 miles S, 2 1/2 miles E of Ness CityHain – SW of SpearvilleHamilton – 3 miles W, 2 N of SyracuseHodgeman – 4 miles E, 2 miles S of JetmoreKiowa – NW edge of GreensburgMeade – 8 miles S, 5 miles W of MeadePratt Centennial Pond – 2 miles E, 1 S of PrattPratt Kid’s Pond – 2 miles E, 1 S of PrattSandsage Bison Range and Wildlife Area – S edge of Garden CityScott – 11 miles N of Scott CityAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper51 > > > > >26 > > > > >300 > > >60 > > >100 > > >48 > > > >40 > > >53 > >60 > > >87 > >21 > > > >80315> > > > > > > >>115 > > > > > > > > > >20

Although the landscape is beautiful, this southwestKansas region is arid and provides limited fishingopportunities. Those it harbors, however, are special.Meade, Scott, and Clark lakes boast beautiful, clearwaterssupplied by the region's vast undergroundwater supply, the Ogallala Aquifer. As a result, eachlake is blessed with good-to-excellent fishing. AtMeade, bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouthbass are plentiful. Scott has one of the best kept secretsin the west with good-size walleye. Bass andchannel cat fishing are also very good, and crappieare plentiful but fairly small. Meade and Scott bothfeature state park facilities. Clark contains good populationsof largemouth bass, walleye, white bass,channel catfish, and bluegill. Channel cat and walleyeare stocked annually. The Arkansas River, whichis often dry from Syracuse in the west to Great Bendin the northcentral portion of this region, providessome good channel catfishing downstream of GreatBend. While this river is public, access across privateground requires permission.These lakes range in size from 80 acres at Meadeand 100 acres at Scott to 300 acres at Clark. BarberState Fishing Lake, near Medicine Lodge, consistentlyprovides almost 80 acres of good fishing. Eachof these lakes — particularly Clark and Lake Scott —COMMUNITY LAKESrest in some of the most beautiful settings in the state,surrounded by tall bluffs and stunning Great Plainsvistas. Anglers looking for good fishing in stunninglybeautiful locations won't be disappointed. Anothereight state fishing lakes and several community lakesare scattered throughout the region. Consult the associatedtables for more detail on fishing for specificspecies.Acresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper**Cimarron Grasslands Fishing Pits – 8 miles N of ElkhartColdwater City Lake – 1 mile S, 1 mile W of ColdwaterDodge City Lake Charles – Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City Mariah Hills Golf Course Pond – Dodge CityGreat Bend Stone Lake – SW of Great BendGreat Bend Veterans Park – Great BendHorsethief Reservoir – 8 miles W of Jetmore on US-156Jetmore City Lake – 2 mile S, 3 miles W of JetmoreLa Crosse Warren Stone Memorial Lake – 2 miles E of LaCrosseLarned City Pond – SW LarnedLiberal Arkalon Recreational Area – 10 miles E of LiberalPratt County Lake – 2 1/2 miles E of PrattSyracuse - Sam’s Pond – 1 mile S of Syracuse on K-27Ulysses City Lake – E Side of UlyssesRIVER ACCESSArkansas River - at Cottonwood Falls – 1 mile S, 1/2 mile E of CoolidgeNinnescah River (south fork) – 2 miles E, 1 mile S of PrattNinnescah River (south fork) – Lemon Park, Pratt152501250134501102210515017> >> > > > > > > >> > > >> >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > >> > > >> > > > > >>> >> >>21

Region 47777441774149Council Grove5656Council4811556MORRISGrove17714DurhamMarion575635W50Canton56Conway150CottonwoodLyons Mc Pherson MarionFalls153561RICEMcPHERSON77HARVEY96MARION CHASE14Newton50Hutchinson506119617781SEDGWICK61CheneyEl Dorado96Pretty35W54RENOPrairie296254El Dorado17Wichita5454Kingman962 23577144215LathamBUTLER4253COWLEYKINGMAN55492160WellingtonOxford160160153835Winfield2144481Anthony497716617916615HARPERSUMNERArkansas81 177 CityRESERVOIRSCheney – 20 miles W of WichitaCouncil Grove – 1 mile N of Council Grove on K-177El Dorado – 3 miles E, 2 miles N of El DoradoMarion – 4 miles NW of Marion off US-56STATE FISHING LAKES and OTHER WATERSAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper9,550 > > > > > > > > > >3,280 > > > > > > > > > >8,000 > > > > > > > > > >6,160 > > > > > > > >Black Kettle – 2 miles N, 1/2 mile E of MoundridgeButler – 3 miles W, 1 mile N of LathamChase – 2 1/2 miles W of Cottonwood FallsCowley – 13 miles E of Arkansas City on US-166Kingman – 7 miles W of KingmanMcPherson – 6 miles N, 2 1/2 miles W of Canton81241098414446>> > > >> > > >> > >> > > >> > > >22

The western portions of Region 4 border the morearid parts of Kansas while eastern counties receiveample precipitation. Landscape also affects waterclarity in this region, where open farm land in thewest gives way to the rocky Flint Hills grasslands inthe east. Reservoirs in this region deal with moderatefluctuations after rainfall, which can effect water clarityand fishing success. Cheney Reservoir boasts trophywalleye and wipers. Council Grove Reservoir, inthe far northeast corner of the region, has good crappie,white bass, and saugeye populations. El Dorado,the largest reservoir in the region, is known for goodwiper, walleye, crappie, and white bass fishing, andblue catfish are beginning to flourish in the lake.Marion Reservoir, in the northcentral portion of theregion, has excellent white bass, walleye, and wiperpopulations.In recent years, aquatic nuisance species have becomea problem in Kansas. Zebra mussels have beenCOMMUNITY LAKESAndover - Lake George – 1607 E Central Ave., AndoverAnthony City Lake – 1 mile N, 1/2 mile W of AnthonyArkansas City - Knebbler #1 – US-77 Bypass and US-166, Arkansas CityArkansas City - Knebbler #2 – US-77 Bypass and US-166, Arkansas CityArkansas City - 6th Street Pond – 6th St. & Taylor, Arkansas CityBenton - Poling Lake – SW 20th and Prairie Parkway, BentonClearwater - Chisholm Ridge Lake – 1 mile E of ClearwaterColwich City Lake – ColwichCouncil Grove City Lake – 3 miles W of Council Grove on US-56, N 1 mileDerby - High Park – 9500 E Madison, DerbyDerby - Rainbow Lake – 1442 E Warren Ave., DerbyDerby - Stone Creek – 2712 Button Bush and 63rd St.El Dorado - East Park Pond – City of El DoradoHarvey County Camp Hawk – SW of NewtonHarvey County East Lake – 7 miles E of NewtonHarvey County West Lake – 4 miles N, 3 miles W of HalsteadHaysville - Riggs Park – 525 Sara Lane, HaysvilleHaysville - South Hampton – Grand Ave. and 71st St., HaysvilleHutchinson - Carey Park Lagoon & Pond – S end of Main St. in Carey Park, HutchinsonHutchinson - Dillon Nature Center – NE of HutchinsonKechi Lake – 6300 N Oliver, KechiKingman - Hoover Pond – Riverside Park, KingmanMarion County Lake – 2 miles E, 2 miles S of MarionMt. Hope - Oak Street Park Pond – Mt. Hopediscovered in Cheney, El Dorado, and Marion reservoirs,as well as Winfield City Lake, Lake Afton, andthe Walnut River. In addition, white perch have beenfound in Cheney and El Dorado reservoirs, KingmanState Fishing Lake, Hoover Pond in Kingman, LakeAfton, and Sedgwick County Park Lakes. Thesespecies have been found in lakes in other parts of thestate, as well, and anglers are reminded that it is illegalto move fish or any other living organism fromone water body to another. This includes bait. Alwaysfollow the "Clean, Drain, Dry" precautions outlinedon page 6 and in the Kansas Fishing RegulationsSummary, available wherever licenses are sold or onthe KDWPT website, www.kdwpt.state.ks.us.Consult the associated tables for more detail onfishing for specific speciesAcres315616516251043442212254151253111532boat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper>> > > > > > > >> >>> >>>> >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > >23

COMMUNITY LAKESMulvane Sports Complex Pond – 1900 E 111th St. S, MulvaneNorth Newton - Sunfield Pond – City of NewtonPark City - Chisholm Pointe – 2516 N Grove, Park CityRenwick USD 267 Pond – AndaleSedgwick County Lake Afton – 25513 W 39th St. (MacArthur Rd.) GoddardSedgwick County Park Lakes – 6501 W 21st, WichitaSterling City Lake – Garfield & Lake Streets, SterlingValley Center - Arrowhead Park Lake – Valley CenterValley Center - McLaughlin Pond – 716 McLaughlin St., Valley CenterWellington - Hargis Creek Lake – E of WellingtonWellington City Lake – 5 miles W, 1 1/2 miles S of WellingtonWichita - Buffalo Park – Central & Maize Rd., WichitaWichita - Chisholm Creek Park (Island Pond) – N Woodlawn & 29th St., WichitaWichita - Chisholm Creek Park (North Lake) – N Woodlawn & K-96 Bypass, WichitaWichita - Cruiser Lake – SE of I-35 & K-96 bypass, WichitaWichita - Dillon's Pond – C105 W Central & Maize Rd., WichitaWichita - East KDOT – Access is from Hydraulic and 45th St., WichitaWichita - Emery Park Pond – 2325 E MacArthur Rd., WichitaWichita - Harrison Park Lake – 1300 S Webb Rd., WichitaWichita - South Lake – 55th St. S and Seneca, WichitaWichita - Blackbird Pond (SP1) – 4182 N 135th St. W, WichitaWichita - Sunflower Pond (SP2) – 4182 N 135th St. W, WichitaWichita - Watson Park – 3055 S Old Lawrence Rd.,WichitaWichita - West KDOT – Access is from Hydraulic and 45th St., WichitaWindom City Pond – S End of Main St., WindomWinfield City Lake – 10 miles NE of WinfieldWinfield Island Park Lake – N of WinfieldAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper1>232258 > > > > > > > > >63> >10> >5.4365 > > >67412> > > > > > > > >>52335> >>2771>> >>174842101> > >>1,200 > > > > > > > >7 > > > >24

RIVER ACCESSArkansas River – Kaw Wildlife AreaArkansas River – Arkansas CityArkansas River – Oxford City Park low-water damArkansas River – Wichita 71st St. S (63rd St. S and Grove then Sand E to River)Arkansas River – Wichita Chapin Park (S side of Hydraulic Ave. Bridge, First road E)Arkansas River – Wichita Garvey Park (S Washington & 38th St. S)Arkansas River – Wichita Herman Hill ParkArkansas River – Wichita Lincoln St. BridgeArkansas River – Wichita DowntownArkansas River – Wichita 21st St. Bridge (Big Ark River Park)Arkansas River – Hutchinson Carey ParkArkansas River – Sterling - 3.5 miles W of SterlingArkansas River – Alden - 3 miles S of AldenArkansas River – Raymond - 1 mile S of RaymondChikaskia River – Drury Dam, 5 1/2 miles S of South HavenCottonwood River – Cottonwood FallsCottonwood River – Marion Reservoir Wildlife AreaGrouse Creek – SilverdaleLittle Arkansas River – through WichitaNeosho River – Council Grove Reservoir Wildlife AreaWalnut River – Arkansas CityWalnut River – WinfieldAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper>> > >> >> >> >>> >> >> >> >> > > >>25

Region 5565035LYONGREENWOOD35 75OSAGE31565759PomonaOttawa31268Lyndon 6850170ReadingMelvernEmporiaFRANKLINLebo57 John75Redmond31GarnetCOFFEYWOODSONTo TOPEKABurlington5759169ANDERSON353368169LINN715269La CygneMoundCity31365BOURBONPleasantonYatesIola7 69Center54Eureka5454TorontoFort57Elsmore54ScottALLENTorontoBuffalo39WILSONChanute993996Fall River 39757169146SeveryErie753Fredonia474757St. Paul GirardHoward96CRAWFORD Pittsburg37NEOSHO12612616096 LABETTE16016957ELKBig Hill Parsons CHEROKEE 103ElkCHAUTAUQUAElk City16059City Lake697Independence 9696Oswego Columbus75Crestline166Sedan26MONT-101 596966GOMERY 16699ChetopaElginCaney Coffeyville59 69 66 166169527523152239RESERVOIRSBig Hill – 4 1/4 miles E of CherryvaleElk City – 4 miles NW of IndependenceFall River – 25 miles SE of EurekaJohn Redmond – 2 1/2 miles N of Burlington on US-75La Cygne – 5 miles E of LaCygneMelvern – 35 miles S of Topeka on US-75Pomona – 25 miles S of Topeka on US-75Toronto – 15 miles W of Yates Center on US-54Acresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper1,240 > > > > > > > >4,450 > > > > > > > >2,500 > > > > > > > > >9,400 > > > > > > > > >2,6007,0004,000> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > >2,800 > > > > > > > > >26

STATE FISHING LAKES and OTHER WATERSBig Hill Wildlife Area – 6 miles E of CherryvaleBourbon – 4 miles E of ElsmoreCrawford – 9 miles N, 1 mile E of GirardFall River State Park Kids Pond – Fall River State ParkLyon – 5 miles W, 1 mile N of ReadingMarais des Cygnes Wildlife Area – 7 miles N of PleasantonMelvern River Pond – 1/2 mile S of Melvern ReservoirMined Land WA – Cherokee, Crawford & Labette countiesMontgomery – 3 miles S, 1 mile E of IndependenceNeosho – 6 miles S, 1 mile W of St. PaulNeosho Wildlife Area – 1 mile E of St. PaulOsage – 3 miles S, 1/2 mile E of CarbondaleRiverton - Empire Lake – SE of RivertonWilson – 1 mile S, 1 mile E of BuffaloWoodson – 5 1/2 miles E of TorontoCOMMUNITY LAKESRegion 5 contains the most large reservoirs of anyregion in the state, but heavy rainfall can cause dramaticfluctuations in lake levels. That said, lakes inthis region have excellent crappie and white bass potential.Like its counterpart Region 2 to the north, Region5 also boasts giant flathead catfish in both riversand reservoirs. (The world record flathead — a 123-pound behemoth — was taken from Elk City Reservoirin 1998.) Heavy-flowing rivers such as theCottonwood, Fall, Marais des Cygnes, and Neoshoprovide excellent flathead fishing and keep the manylakes and reservoirs full. White bass fishing in therivers above Fall River and Toronto reservoirs can bevery good during spring spawning runs. Public fishingfor paddlefish can be excellent at designatedareas in the Marais des Cygnes and Neosho rivers.Melvern and Pomona reservoirs, in the northernportion of Region 5, are known for excellent crappiefishing. Also in the northern portion of Region 5,John Redmond Reservoir offers good white bass andcatfish fishing. In the south, Elk City Reservoir offersexcellent opportunities for channel and flathead catfish,as well as saugeye. Nearby Big Hill Reservoiralso offers good bass and crappie fishing.The 5,100-acre Coffey County Lake, the coolinglake for Wolf Creek Generating Station, is known asone of the finest fisheries in the Midwest. Catfish(channel, blue, flathead), crappie, largemouth bass,smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, and wiper canall be caught here. Special length and creel limits producesome of the largest fish in the state. The warmwaterdischarge can provide excellent angling duringthe winter. The lake has special access restrictions, sophone ahead before planning a trip, (620) 364-2475.LaCygne Reservoir is also a power plant coolinglake, and this lake is consistently ranked as one of thebest trophy largemouth bass lakes in the state.This corner of Kansas includes nine reservoirs andfive state parks, as well as dozens of state fishing andcommunity lakes. Consult the associated tables formore detail on fishing for specific species.Acresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper14103 > > > >1501> > > > > > > > >>1351,96790>>>>> > > >>> >1,500 > > >10592800140840110>>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>180 > > > >Altamont City Lakes - Idle Hour Lake -East and West – 4 miles S of AltamontArma City Lake – Hookie Park, ArmaBlue Mound City Lake – 1 mile N, 2 miles W of Blue MoundBone Creek Lake – 7 miles N, 5 miles E of Girard34119540> > > > >>> > >27

COMMUNITY LAKESBourbon Co. Cedar Creek – 4 miles W, 3 miles S of Fort ScottBourbon Co. Elm Creek Lake – 1 mile E, 2 miles N of HiattvilleCarbondale East Lake – 2 miles E of CarbondaleChanute City Lake (Santa Fe Lake)– S edge of ChanuteChanute Highland Park Pond – Chestnut & Kansas St., ChanuteCherryvale City Lake (Tanko) – 1 1/2 miles S of CherryvaleCoffey Co. Lake – 2 miles N, 1 mile E of Burlington off US-75Coffeyville LeClere Lake – CoffeyvilleColumbus VFW Pond – 1 mile S of the junction of K-96 & K-7, and 1 Block W, ColumbusEdna City Lake – 2 miles W, 1 mile S of EdnaEmporia - Jones Park Ponds – EmporiaEmporia Peter Pan Park – EmporiaEureka City Lake – 4 miles N of Eureka on State St.Fort Scott - Gunn Park Lake East (Fern Lake) – UNDER RENOVATIONFort Scott - Gunn Park Lake West – NW Corner of Ft. ScottFort Scott - Lake Fort Scott – 2 miles S, 3 miles W of Ft. ScottFort Scott - Rock Creek Lake – 1 mile S, 2 1/2 miles W of Ft. ScottFort Scott Community College – Fort Scott Community College, Ft. Scott (2 ponds)Frontenac City Lakes – N Cherokee St., FrontenacGarnett - Cedar Creek Reservoir – 6 miles S, 2 miles W of GarnettGarnett City Lake North – N edge of GarnettGarnett City Lake South (Crystal Lake) – S edge of GarnettGreenbush Community Lake – 7 miles W of GirardGridley City Lake – 1 mile N of Gridley on Emmer Rd.Howard - Polk Daniels Lake – 1 1/2 mile E of HowardIndependence Community College - Campus Pond – 2 miles S of IndependenceLebo City Lake – 2 miles E, 1 mile N of LeboLebo Kid’s Pond – City of LeboLinn Co. Strip Pits – 1 mile N, 3/4 mile E of PrescottMadison City Lake – 2 miles S of Madison on K-99Moline City Lake North (New) – 1 mile N of MolineMoline City Lake South (Old) – 1 mile W of Moline on US-160Mound City Lake – 4 miles W of Mound CityMulberry Park Lake – N Side of MulberryNew Strawn City Lake – center of Strawn CityOlpe - Jones Park Pond – OlpeOlpe City Lake – 1/2 mile W, 1 mile S of OlpeOsage City Lake – 1 1/2 miles S of Osage CityOverbrook City Lake – NE edge of Overbrook along K-56Overbrook - Kids’ Pond – OverbrookParker City Lake – 3/4 mile S, 1/2 mile W of ParkerParsons City lake – 4 mile N, 3 1/2 mile W of ParsonParsons - Tolen Creek Pond – 1/4 mile SE of Junction US-59 and US-400, ParsonsAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper220 > > > >106 > > > >26580111>> > > > > >>5,000 > > >72> >>11>3> >2> >259 > > > >2 > > > > > >11 > > > > > > >350 > > > > >752> > > >>5350 > > > > >55 > > > > > > >25 > > > > > >533 > > > >69 > > >2702> > >>25 >114 > > > > > >185 > > >65 > > >1483> > >>3> >1> >90 > > > >49827>>>>9807> > > > > >>28

COMMUNITY LAKESParsons - West Pond – 32nd & Chess Ave., ParsonsPittsburg - Lakeside Park Lake – PittsburgPittsburg - Lincoln Park Lake – 710 W 9th St., PittsburgPittsburg - University Lake – PSU Campus, PittsburgPittsburg - Wilderness Pond – PittsburgPleasanton City Lake East – 1 mile N, 1/2 mile E of PleasantonPleasanton City Lake West – 1/2 mile W of PleasantonPleasanton City Lake Old – W of PleasantonPrescott City Lake – 1 mile E, 1/2 mile S of PrescottRichmond City Lake – 1 mile S, 1 1/2 mile E of RichmondSedan City Lake - North – 3 1/2 miles E, 2 miles N of Sedan on K-99Sedan City Lake - South – 2 miles N of Sedan on K-99Severy City Lake – 2 miles E of SeveryThayer City Lake (New) – 1 1/4 miles W, 1/4 mile S of SeveryThayer City Lake (Old) – 1 mile W, 1/4 mile S of ThayerUniontown School Pond – UniontownYates Center Kid’s Pond – Yates CenterYates Center City Lake – 2 miles W, 3 miles S of Yates CenterYates Center - South (Owl) – 1/2 mile S of Yates CenterAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper141>>2> >3127 > >26 > > > >> > > >25 > > >21 > >55 > > >70 > > >10 > > >45302>> > > >1> >200 > > > > >250 > > >29

RIVER ACCESSCaney River – Federal Land above Hula ReservoirCottonwood River – Emporia Peter Pan ParkCottonwood River – Emporia Soden ParkElk River – Elk City Reservoir Wildlife AreaFall River – low-water dam at FredoniaFall River – Fall River Reservoir Wildlife AreaMarais des Cygnes River – Marais des Cygnes Wildlife AreaMarais des Cygnes River – Melvern Reservoir Wildlife AreaMarmaton River – low-water dam at Fort ScottNeosho River – low-water dam at BurlingtonNeosho River – low-water dam at ChanuteNeosho River – low-water dam at ChetopaNeosho River – low-water dam at HartfordNeosho River – low-water dam at IolaNeosho River – low-water dam at Neosho FallsNeosho River – low-water dam at OswegoNeosho River – on the Neosho Wildlife AreaNeosho River – John Redmond Reservoir Wildlife Area110-Mile Creek – above Pomona ReservoirShoal Creek – GalenaSpring River – low-water dam at Baxter SpringsSpring River – SE of Riverton below Empire LakeSpring River – off K-96 near Kansas-Missouri state lineVerdigris River – low-water dams at CoffeyvilleVerdigris River – low-water dams at IndependenceVerdigris River – low-water dam at NeodeshaVerdigris River – Toronto Reservoir Wildlife AreaAcresboat rampsboat rentalcampingdrinking waterdump stationelectric hookupsmarinapicnic areasswimmingtrailer padscabins nearbyAdditional Local fees Req.bluegillblue catfishchannel catfishcrappieflathead catfishlargemouth bassredear sunfishsaugersaugeyesmallmouth bassspotted bassstriped basstroutwalleyewhite basswiper>>>> >> > >> >> > > > >> >> >>>> >> > >>> >>> > >> >30

Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 212-0183Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-8775Atchison . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1197Barber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 727-4822Barton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6083Bourbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 432-5058Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1202Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 215-2123Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 340-5968Chautauqua W1/2 . . . . . .(620) 432-5057Chautauqua E1/2 . . . . . . .(620) 229-3104Cherokee . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-8834Cheyenne . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7382Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9523Clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3614Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9085Coffey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-9821Comanche . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 727-4822Cowley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 229-3104Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 432-5058Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7242Dickinson . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3606Doniphan . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1202Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7186Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9564Elk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 583-5831Ellis W1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7265Ellis E1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6148Ellsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7276Finney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9014Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9523Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7192Geary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1199Gove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 483-0504Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7265Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6218Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9523Greeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9014Greenwood . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-9873Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9014Harper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 326-1866Cedar Bluff (785) 726-3212Cheney (620) 459-6922Cheyenne Bottoms (620) 793-7730Clinton (785) 887-6882Council Grove (620) 767-5900Crawford (620) 362-3671El Dorado (620) 767-5900Elk City (620) 331-6820Glen Elder (785) 545-3345Hillsdale (913) 783-4507Lovewell (785) 753-4971Marais des Cygnes (913) 352-8941Natural Resource OfficersCounty Responsibility . . .Officer Phone County Responsibility . . .Officer Phone County Responsibility . . .Officer PhoneHarvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 215-2119Haskell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6218Hodgeman . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7194Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1301Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7185Jewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7190Johnson N1/2 . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1204Johnson S1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3611Kearny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9014Kingman . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9035Kiowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 727-4822Labette W1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(620) 432-5057Labette E1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-8834Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7194Leavenworth . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1206Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7276Linn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-8749Logan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7290Lyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 431-9873Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 727-3386Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1207McPherson . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 242-4122Meade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9523Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3611Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3602Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 243-0553Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 432-5057Morris W1/2 . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 727-3386Morris E1/2 . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 340-5968Morton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6218Nemaha W1/2 . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1207Nemaha E1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1301Neosho . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 212-0183Ness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7194Norton W1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7242Norton E1/2 . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7311Osage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7264Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 243-0553Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 452-0478Pawnee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9564Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7311Anyone who finds evidence of wildlife crime while afield should contact their local natural resource officer. Details of thecrime and any other information, such as license tag numbers, dates, and times, should be noted. Local natural resource officerscan be contacted through county sheriffs’ offices, by phoning the KDWPT’s Operation Game Thief, 1-877-426-3843, orby phoning one of the numbers listed, for the county in which the crime was witnessed.Wildlife Area OfficesMeade (620) 873-2572Melvern (620) 699-3372Milford (785) 461-5402Mined Land (620) 231-3173Norton (785) 877-2953Perry (785) 246-3449Scott (620) 872-2061Toronto/Fall River (620) 637-2213Tuttle Creek (785) 539-7941Wilson (785) 658-2465Smoky Hill (Kanopolis)(785) 658-2465Webster (785) 425-6775Pottawatomie . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3603Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9035Rawlins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7242Reno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(316) 215-2124Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9085Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 242-4122Riley N1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3614Riley S1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3603Rooks W1/2 . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7265Rooks E1/2 . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7311Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6083Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6148Saline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 452-0478Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9014Sedgwick N1/2 . . . . . . . . .(316) 215-2119Sedgwick S1/2 . . . . . . . . .(316) 215-2120Seward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6218Shawnee . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-3619Sheridan . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7290Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7382Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 450-7190Stafford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9564Stanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6218Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-6218Sumner N1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(316) 215-2120Sumner S1/2 . . . . . . . . . .(620) 326-1866Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7290Trego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 483-0504Wabaunsee W1/2 . . . . . .(620) 340-5968Wabaunsee E1/2 . . . . . . .(620) 450-7264Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 342-7382Washington . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1200Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 770-9014Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 432-4869Woodson . . . . . . . . . . . . .(620) 432-4869Wyandotte . . . . . . . . . . . .(785) 256-1206FEDERAL OFFICESCimarron National Grasslands(620) 697-4621Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge(620) 392-5553Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge(785) 543-6673Quivira National Wildlife Refuge(620) 486-2393Marias des Cygne Wildlife Refuge(913) 352-8956Pomona COE WA (785) 453-220131

Wildlife, Parks andTourism OfficesOffice of the Secretary1020 S Kansas, Suite 200Topeka, KS 66612-1327(785) 296-2281Pratt Operations Office512 SE 25th Ave.Pratt, KS 67124-8174(620) 672-5911Region 1 Office1426 Hwy 183 Alt., PO Box 338Hays, KS 67601-0338(785) 628-8614Region 2 Office300 SW WanamakerTopeka, KS 66606(785) 273-6740Region 3 Office1001 W McArtor Rd.Dodge City, KS 67801-6024(620) 227-8609Region 4 Office6232 E 29th St. NorthWichita, KS 67220(316) 683-8069Region 5 Office1500 W 7th St., PO Box 777Chanute, KS 66720-0777(620) 431-0380Emporia Research & Survey Office1830 Merchant, PO Box 1525Emporia, KS 66801-1525(620) 342-0658Kansas City District Office8304 Hedge Lane Terr.Shawnee, KS 66227(913) 422-1314FishingGuideto KansasEqual opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs describedherein is available to all individuals without regard to race,color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genderidentity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status. Complaintsof discrimination should be sent to Office of the Secretary,Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 1020 S KansasAve., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 02/12