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BLUE CATFISH

The blue catfish looks much like the channel cat, except the blue has a humped back, a longer anal fin, and grows bigger. Blues are native to several rivers in northeastern Kansas including the Kansas and Missouri. Blues are seldom caught on the concoctions used for channel cats, preferring cut or live bait. The largest blue cat on record weighed 143 pounds. The Kansas record weighed 102.8 pounds.

CHANNEL CATFISH

The channel catfish is the bread and butter of Kansas fishing. Found in nearly all waters from large rivers and reservoirs to small prairie streams, good channel cat fishing is never far away. State lakes are also popular places to catch channel cats. Department hatcheries produce millions of channel cats each year. The state record channel cat weighed 36 pounds, 8 ounces. The world record is 58 pounds.

Jumpin' Catfish
  • Type of Facility: Full Service Cabin
  • Location of Facility: N38 48.680 W99 44.239
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Jumpin' Catfish
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    A Jumpy

    This cozy little one bedroom cabin comes equipped with all of the amenities of the full service, two bedroom cabins. Don't let the one bedroom mislead you... this cabin comes with a sleeper loft, built in above the bedroom, which provides two, single beds which the children really enjoy! This cabin is able to accomodate four very comfortably. It comes equipped with air conditioning and heating, a restroom with shower, a small kitchenette which includes a sink, electric range, counter and microwave; a small refrigerator is also available. Just outside, there is an exterior outlet for charging up the boat's trolling motor batteries, a large picnic table and a fire ring.

    (Linens and cooking utensils are not provided)

    Rental Fees: 

    October - March

    • Weekdays: $80 /night
    • Weekends: $85 /night

    April - September

    • Weekdays: $85 /night
    • Weekends: $90 /night - two nights minimum on weekend

     


Catfish Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: 37 44’38.25”N 97 46’32.5”W
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Catfish Cabin
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    The Catfish cabin is a 2 bedroom cabin with two sets of bunkbeds in one bedroom, a full sized bed and futon in the other bedroom, and a fold-down futon in the living room. It will sleep 8 to 9. It has a furnished kitchen with full sized refrigerator and stove, air conditioner/heater, outside hydrant, picnic table, and a common fire ring with grill.

    Cheney State Park has 12 modern cabins that we are offering as an alternative to “roughing it.” These provide a great opportunity to experience the joys of the outdoors for those wanting to enjoy the lake but not wanting to tent-camp.

    Cabins are located in an area together but staggered to provide privacy from each other. They are in close proximity to the lake and are within walking distance of the beach. Those reserving the cabins must provide their own bed linens, pillows, towels, soap, and personal items. Smoking is not allowed in the cabins and pets are not allowed in the cabins. There is a leash law in effect for the park.

    Reservations are accepted online or by phone at the Cheney State Park Office, 316-542-3664. Reservations are handled on a first come, first served basis, and for a period of 364 days in advance. Reservations require full payment up front and includes the total stay plus a nonrefundable reservation fee. The damage and refund policy is explained on the reservation page and in an email that we send prior to your stay. We require a $75 deposit in cash, check or credit card that will be returned to you when you check out if the cabin is in good condition. We ask that you leave the cabin in the condition it was in when you checked in.

    Cabin Fees: 

    • Sunday - Thursday: $140 /night
    • Friday/Saturday: $165 /night

Flathead Catfish Tagging

For Flathead Catfish Tagging Information Click Here .

9/24/22 - Catfish Chasers Tournament Series
Fishing tournament
(Milford Lake - State Park South Boat Ramp)

7/7/18 - 7/8/18: Elite Catfishing Series
Fishing Tournament
(Perry State Park)

Boy with channel catfish

Three kids with a catfish

Two kids catfishing