Waters Open to Fishing

All Kansas state parks, KDWPT-owned fishing lakes and wildlife areas are open to the public.

License Requirements

All license requirements, length and creel limits, and public land regulations remain in effect.

A common question has been whether KDWPT is considering waiving fishing license fees. KDWPT is funded solely from the sale of licenses and permits, and that funding is crucial to keeping gates and facilities open and law enforcement in place; therefore, KDWPT is not considering waiving fees at this time.

From Secretary Brad Loveless, “During this time of unprecedented changes, there is value in those things that can stay consistent. We’re committed to keeping Kansas’ state parks, state fishing lakes and wildlife areas open so that Kansans can continue to safely enjoy the outdoors. To achieve this, we must keep game wardens, public land managers, and park staff working in the field.

Fishing Safely During Tournaments

In this brief video from our friends at Kansas BASS Nation, you'll learn helpful tips for fishing safely during a tournament. NOTE: KDWPT facilities are not closed as indicated in this video. All Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas remain open to the public.

View the video here: https://vimeo.com/405583056