Fishing
Want to know where the best place for fishing is today? Here are some helpful links that will help you make your fishing destination decision!
Fishing Applications and Fees
Anglers age 16 through 74, who have been bona fide residents of the state for 60 days immediately prior to buying a license, must have a resident license in possession while fishing in Kansas. All nonresidents 16 and older must have a valid nonresident license to fish in Kansas (unless fishing on a private pond not leased for public fishing). All licenses expire 365 days from the date of purchase, except five-day, lifetime, and 24-hour fishing licenses.
KDWPT offers different programs that are designed to improve your fishing experience.
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Kansas Resident Reels in 64-pound FishFor Immediate Release:June 7, 2023 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govKansas Resident Reels in 64-pound FishSHAWNEE – Kansas is known far and wide for its storied history of big buffalo, but one “buffalo” in particular will be remembered for entirely different reasons – a smallmouth buffalo, that ... Read More
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Fish Telemetry Project Underway at Tuttle Creek and Milford ReservoirsFor Immediate Release: May 17, 2023 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.govFish Telemetry Project Underway at Tuttle Creek and Milford ReservoirsEMPORIA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is partnering with Kansas State University on a long-term telemetry study to examine movement patterns and space use ... Read More
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KDWP to Renovate, Improve Kingman State Fishing LakeFor Immediate Release:February 7, 2023 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govKDWP to Renovate, Improve Kingman State Fishing LakeShawnee, Kan. – Anglers who frequent Kingman State Fishing Lake, located just seven miles west of Kingman, KS, will have much to look forward to this fall.After several mo ... Read More