| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 17 inches | Have had reports of some crappie being caught. The boat closure has expired, and boats are now allowed back on the reservoir. Would recommend fishing the north and south shore fish attractors using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Could also possibly catch some off the Dam using jigs and minnows. |
| Walleye | Fair | 10 to 29 inches | Did have reports of some walleye being caught. Might still be able to pick some up off the Dam casting jigs or crankbaits and would also recommend getting the night crawlers our and fish the drop-offs and flats. Trolling diving lures could also be productive. |
| White Bass/ Wiper | Good | 10 to 28 inches | Did have reports of a few being caught. Trolling diving lures up to the upper end and casting jigs could be productive. |
| Catfish | Fair | 10 to 30 inches | Did have reports of some cat's being caught. Would recommend fishing the shallow area with shrimp, cut bait, stink bait or shad off the bottom. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 22 inches | No Reports |
| General Comments | |||
| WATER TEMPERATURE- 59° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1720.99 ---- 8.26' below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 3.01' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. The north boat ramp courtesy dock has been reinstalled into the reservoir and the south lane of the north ramp is the only usable ramp on the north side. The fish cleaning station is currently closed for the winter. A boat cleaning facility (CD3) has also been added by the fish cleaning station and should be turned on shortly. If you have any questions regarding Kirwin Reservoir and the surrounding public lands, contact the USFWS at 785-543-6673. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. | |||
