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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Emporia State’s King Lake Stocked with Rainbow TroutFor Immediate Release: Jan. 13, 2023 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govEmporia State’s King Lake Stocked with Rainbow TroutKing Lake on the Emporia State University campus received its first stocking of rainbow trout Jan. 12, thanks to an ongoing partnership between the Kansas Department of Wild ... Read More
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KDWP Staff Successfully Re-introduce Threatened Fish SpeciesFor Immediate Release:Nov. 10, 2022 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.gov KDWP Staff Successfully Re-introduce Threatened Fish SpeciesPRATT – As election workers tear down and pack up polling stations, and coffee shops bustle with side conversations about the future of The Sunflowe ... Read More
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Trout Season Now OpenFor Immediate Release:November 2, 2022 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govPRATT – The wait is over for Kansas trout anglers, as Nov. 1 marked the opening day of trout season. More than 30 waters are being stocked with rainbow trout, providing anglers across the state with winter fishing opportuni ... Read More