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Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

Notice

UPDATE (5/26/20): Nearly all KDWPT offices are now open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you.

UPDATE (5/22/20): Designated swimming beaches are open at select Kansas state parks. At state parks where swimming beaches remain closed, visitors may enjoy the water in other areas, so long as social distancing and park regulations are observed.

Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas are open to the public. Help us keep these areas open by practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in groups.

For all KDWPT updates, visit https://ksoutdoors.com/COVID-19.

For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm.

Total fish length

Total fish length: The length as measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail, with mouth closed and tail lobes pressed together.