MCPHERSON STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/6/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel catfish	Good	1 - 5 lbs.	Good. Catfishing continues to be reasonable but numbers of keeper fish (>15") are few. Try dip-bait on sponges, worms, and/or liver near the shore during the evenings or deeper during the day.
Crappie	Fair	8-13"	Fair. Several reports of crappie being caught near the bank and on brush piles. Small chartreuse and pink jigs have been working well.
Largemouth bass	Fair	Up to 6 lb.	Fair. A few large bass have been caught and several smaller fish are active. The topwater bite is fair in the mornings and evenings. Try darker colored soft plastics in the brush and vegetation. Try vibrating jigs and spinnerbaits on windy days. With warm water temps, bass aren't as shallow during the day. Try offshore flats and creek channels with finesse tactics on the bottom (shaky-head worm, jig).
Saugeye	Poor	15-26"	Poor. Only a few Saugeye have been reported. Try dragging chartreuse, white, or pink jigs tipped with an earthworm around points. Small, deep-running crankbaits should produce as well. Fish slow and on the bottom towards evening and at night. Remember) The minimum length limit has changed from 18" to 21" and only 2 fish can be kept per day.
General Comments Water temperature: 80 degrees
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ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 7/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel catfish	Good	up to 2lbs	Channel Catfish are biting on cut bait.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 13"	A small tube jig or minnow under a bobber is a good bet. Morning and evening hours are best.
General Comments

BLACK KETTLE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 5/3/2017

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Crappie	Poor	6" to 10"	Fish with small minnows and jigs around brush. There are a few nice crappie in the lake although most are fairly small.
Bluegill	Poor		Worms under a bobber or very small jigs.
Channel Catfish	Fair	2-6 lbs.	Fish with cut bait, stink bait, or chicken livers lakewide.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	12" to 20"	Fish shallow brush with Texas rigged softbait, jigs, and spinnerbaits. The water here is typically murky so try darker colored lures (black & blue, dark purple, green pumpkin).
General Comments

BUTLER STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Fishing Newsletter			We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District (Sumner, Cowley, Butler, Chase, & Marion counties) only. To subscribe, click HERE .
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 12 lbs	Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Fish feeders are up and running. Worms during times of inflows and prepared baits near the feeders.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 20 inch	Spinnerbaits fished at a medium speed in water 3 to 5 deep and along near shore structure.  Plastic worms and larger creature type plastics are producing fish.  Buzzbaits early and late in the day are providing some action.
Crappie			The majority of the crappie in the lake are small and the crappie population density needs to be reduced.  Take those smaller crappie home (as long as you don't exceed  the 50/day creel limit!) as they won't get much bigger in Butler if you throw them back.  Overpopulation of the crappie has created slow growth rates so don't feel bad about taking home a nice bucket of smallish crappie...you'll be doing the lake a favor!
Bluegill	Fair	up to 6 inch	Small piece of worm or small jig under a float next to rocky or woody cover.
General Comments
Lake level is at normal pool.

CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Zebra Mussels Have Been Discovered in Chase State Fishing Lake.			Chase SFL is an ANS designated water. Read the news release HERE.  Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water.  Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!!  CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time!  Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 5 lbs	Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Fish feeders are up and running. Prepared baits and worms near the feeders are producing fish.  Larger fish are being caught on fresh cut bait.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 16 inch	There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits along the shorelines.  Plastic baits in the coontail beds.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 18 inch	Crankbaits or curly tailed grubs on points and windy shorelines.
Spotted Bass	Good	up to 14 inch	Smaller plastics or crankbaits along the piers and dam
Bluegill	Fair to Good	up to 7 inch	Small live bait offerings under a small float close to cover or weed beds.
White Crappie	Fair	up to 14 inch	Jigs or minnows in water 8 to 12 feet deep off the south shore points and along the dam.  Crappie numbers aren't very good this year, but sizes are very nice.
General Comments
Attention Boaters: Use caution launching boats as the boat ramp continues to suffer from low water. Larger boats with longer trailers requiring deeper water may have difficulty launching with current low water conditions.

CHENEY RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/17/2018

SPECIES	RATING	SIZE	BAITS, LOCATION, METHODS
Fishing Newsletter			All KDWPT fisheries districts are offering a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. The first few editions of the Cheney Fisheries District have been completed and are ready for distribution.
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS, AND BILGES!!! Zebra mussel numbers have decreased at Cheney; however, anglers and boaters should still use caution to avoid moving adults and veligers from the lake. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
White Bass and Wiper	Good	Up to 24"	Look for Wipers and White Bass on points, humps and dropoffs. Also keep an eye out for fish chasing shad on the surface on calm days.
Walleye	Fair	Up to 28"	Points and submerged humps are good places to start looking. Shallow flats can be surprisingly good at times too.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 15"	Look for crappie in summer locations. They can be caught if you can locate them.
Blue Catfish	Fair	Up to 15 lb	Try live or cut shad near the old river channel and adjacent flats.
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 10 lb	Channel catfish have been biting on cut bait and prepared baits. Try near creek inlets and the river mouth after rains.
White Perch	Good		There are many catchable-size white perch (10+") in the lake. White perch cannot be used as live bait, but they do make good cut bait. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. All white perch in your possession must be dead. It is illegal to posses live white perch.
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COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/15/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Zebra Mussel			Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove City Lake. Click HERE for more information.
New Video Underwater in Kansas: An Angler's Dream			Large natural concentrations of black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill with channel catfish and walleye captured on video in a Kansas reservoir. See the video at https://youtu.be/2GMXXdcsj3g .
Bluegill	Good		near gravel banks and docks on small jigs and worms
Crappie	Fair		15 ft deep near ledges on jigs and minnows
Channel catfish	Good		near windy flats and ledges on cut bait and worms
Black bass	Good		on jigs, topwater lures, and crankbaits 5-15ft deep near docks, points, and ledges
Walleye	Fair		along dam and deeper points/banks on jigs, worms, and crank baits
White bass	Fair		along dam and points on spinners and jigs, some topwater activity
General Comments
The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. Go to ANS Certification to obtain the certificate. You must have this certificate in your possession while fishing and/or boating at Council Grove City Lake.

COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/15/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove Reservoir. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
New Video Underwater in Kansas: An Angler's Dream			Large natural concentrations of black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill with channel catfish and walleye captured on video in a Kansas reservoir. See the video at https://youtu.be/2GMXXdcsj3g .
Channel Catfish	Good		near wind blown flats and ledges on cut bait and worms
Saugeye	Fair/good		near gravel/rock points on jigs, worms, and crankbaits 5-15ft deep
White Bass	Fair/good		along deeper rock points and ledges on spinners and jigs, some topwater action
Wiper	Fair		a few in with white bass
White Crappie	Fair		suspended 15-20 ft deep on minnows and jigs near points and ledges Creel limit 20/day
General Comments
4.41 feet low, releasing 26 cfs Outlet fishing is slow Click HERE for water level information.

COWLEY STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8 inch	Small live bait rigs next to brush, rock, or cover.
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 8 lbs	15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit Worms or dough bait off the piers and in the coves and prepared baits near the fish feeders.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 16 inch	Crankbaits and spinnerbaits fished near cover.  Also larger plastic baits along the rocky south shoreline, especially near woody cover.  Early and late in the day have been the best times.  Fishing has been pretty slow during the heat of the day.
Redear Sunfish	Fair	up to 7 inch	Live bait fished in areas with a rocky bottom in 5 to 8 feet of water.
General Comments

EL DORADO RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.  REMEMBER!! Zebra Mussels are also present in the Trout Area below the dam!!
Blue catfish	Fair	Up to 36 inches	Anglers are finding blues on the edges of the river channels in the upper half of the lake.  Fresh cut bait has been best.  Fish are also being found on timbered flats. 25 inch to 35 inch protective slot limit on blue catfish.  Daily creel limit is 5 per day with no more than 2 35 inches and longer. Take time to properly identify your catfish catch. Click HERE for information on how to properly identify your catch.
Wiper	Fair to Good	18 to 23 inch	Casting shad imitating baits to surfacing fish has produced some nice wiper recently.  Trolling crankbaits and vertical fishing spoons along the dam has also resulted in fish over the 21 inch length limit. Be sure to properly ID your catch as there is there is an 21-inch minimum length limit and 2/day creel limit on wiper.. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers.
White bass	Fair	up to 14 inches	Windy shorelines and main lake points on twister tails and crankbaits. Wipers can be caught along with white bass so it is important to properly identify your catch before putting it on a stringer. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers.
White Perch	Fair	up to 12 inch	Worms on humps and ledges in 8 to 12 feet of water. Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch.
White crappie	Fair	up to 15+ inch	20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. Crappie catches have slowed a bit recently.  Most reports are coming from standing timber along channels or old roads dipping jigs 4 to 7 feet deep.
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 25 inch	Drifting fresh shad on the flats is a good tactic this time of year.  Liver and stink baits fished on the bottom on windy points or shorelines is also producing.
Walleye	Fair	up to 28 inch	THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/DAY CREEL LIMIT. Jig and crawler, spinners, and smaller sized trolled crankbaits are all producing walleye.  Starting to pick up some fish on slab spoons also.    Mainlake points and windy flats have been best.
General Comments
New crappie creel limit of 20/day effective January 1, 2018. 4.6 feet low, releasing 12 CFS. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. ZEBRA MUSSEL & WHITE PERCH WARNING! El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Take zebra mussel control precautions when leaving the lake, Trout Area, and Stilling Basin. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here. Attention Boaters:  Use caution launching boats at the wildlife area boat ramps in the upper ends of the lake.  The Jumping Bridge and Hackler boat ramps continue to suffer from low water. Larger boats with longer trailers requiring deeper water may have difficulty launching with current low water conditions.  Also use caution launching at the Area 1 boat ramp within the state park.

HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - Last Updated: 7/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	1-4lbs	Channel Catfish have been hitting on cut bait and prepared baits. Don't be afraid to fish shallow.
Crappie	Poor to Fair	up to 13 inches	Look for crappie in areas adjacent to deeper water. Morning and evening are your best bets.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 5 lbs	Try along any of the fishing jetties or the face of the dam. Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure during low light conditions.
Saugeye	Poor	up to 4 lbs	Try fishing on rocky points or along the dam.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8 inches	Try a small piece of worm fished along the rock jetties or along the dam.
General Comments

KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/17/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel catfish	Good	10" to 7 lb.	Try cutbait. Shad works best, but bluegill works well too. Prepared baits work well in the summer too.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 5lbs	Try a spinnerbait or lipless crankbait near vegetation or a jig or Texas rigged worm near shallow brush.
Northern Pike	Fair	Up to 35"	The pike are likely congregated near the spring to avoid the summer temperatures.
Bluegill	Poor	Up to 7"	Use worms under a bobber near structure, or a small spinning lure. Few quality-sized Bluegill are present.
General Comments

MARION COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/1/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 4 lbs	Worms, stinkbaits, and cut bait fished on windy shallow areas.
White Crappie	Slow	up to 12 inch	New 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018 Jigs and minnows on brush in 8 to 12 feet of water.
Largemouth Bass	Slow	up to 16 inch	13 inch to 18 inch slot limit effective January 1, 2018 Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or plastics fished near cover.
Saugeye	Fair	Up to 19 inch	Curly tailed grubs fished on windy points
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8 inch	Worm and bobber or small jigs near brush or near docks
White Bass	Good	up to 15 inch	Early morning and late evening on topwater baits and spoons when the fish are hitting shad on the surface.
Wiper	Good	up to 21 inch	Same as white bass
General Comments
New crappie creel limit of 20/day effective January 1, 2018. New largemouth bass 13 inch to 18 inch slot length limit effective January 1, 2018. Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY!

MARION RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!
Channel Cat	Fair to Good	up to 26 inches	Fresh cut bait, worms or stink bait along windy shorelines.  Punch baits over chummed areas.
White Crappie			20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. Not many recent reports this week.
Walleye			Not many recent reports this week.
White Bass	Fair to Good	up to 15 inch	Same as wiper report
Wiper	Fair to Good	up to 24 inch	Casting or trolling shad imitating baits in areas with surface feeding activity early and late in the day.
Coordinates for habitat cubes			4 cubes N38 22.450’ W 097 04.669’ 4 cubes N38 22.455’ W 097 04.664’ 4 cubes N38 22.426’ W 097 04.694’ 3 cubes N38 22.757’ W 097.05.227’ 3 cubes N38 22.763’ W 097 05.211’ 3 cubes N38 23.407’ W 097 05.460’ 2 cubes N38 23.467’ W 097 05.384’ 2 cubes N38 23.478’ W 097 05.399’ 4 cubes N38 23.481’ W 097 05.408’
Coordinates for brushpiles and cubes.	The first 3 coordinates are for one large brushpile.	Coordinates mark areas with multiple habitat structures in the area.	N 38 21.907' W 097 05.562' N 38 21.912' W 097.05.560' N 38 21.920' W 097.05.557' N 38 22.425' W 097 04.697' N 38 22.767' W 097 05.208' N 38 22.757' W 097 05.227' N 38 23.250' W 097 05.491' N 38 23.357' W 097 05.470'
Coordinates for brushpiles		Near shore brushpile placements fishable from shore in Cottonwood Cove.	N 38 23.438' W 097 05.398' N 38 23.436' W 097 05.404' N 38 23.428' W 097 05.402' N 38 23.426' W 097 05.405' N 38 23.499' W 097 05.393' N 38 23.489' W 097 05.399' N 38 23.480' W 097 05.401' N 38 23.472' W 097 05.398'
Coordinates for brushpiles constructed March 2018			N 38 24.459' W 097 06.907' N 38 24.450' W 097 06.975' N 38 22.685' W 097 06.279' N 38 22.680' W 097 06.279' N 38 22.216' W 097 06.065'
Coordinates for historical habitat sites that had brush added to them in March 2018.			N 38 21.911' W 097 05.569' N 38 22.426' W 097 04.702' N 38 22.776' W 097 05.220'
General Comments
New crappie creel limit of 20/day effective January 1, 2018. 3.5 feet below pool, releasing 12 CFS

SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Zebra Mussels			Adult Zebra Mussels were found 7/31/08 at Lake Afton. The zebra mussels reproduce during the warmer summer months and veligers (larval zebra mussels) are present in the water column. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. REMEMBER!! Zebra Mussels are also present in Clearwater Creek below the spillway!
White Perch	Fair	Up to 8"	Use a small hook with a small piece of worm, or a small spinning lure. Remember that white perch may not be possessed or transported alive.
Channel Catfish	Good	1-3 lbs, up to 20"	Catfish were stocked on 6/15/2018. Use prepared or cut baits for best results.
Crappie	Fair to Poor	Up to 12 inches	Evening and mornings are best.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8 inches	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 20 inches	Try near any hard structure such as rock or brush.
General Comments

WELLINGTON CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 9 lbs	Worms, prepared baits or cut bait on windblown points.
Wiper	Fair to Good	up to 22 inches	Look for wipers along windblown points or shorelines.  Also early and late in the day watch for surface feeding activity as the wipers chase shad.
Crappie	Fair	up to 12 inches	On ledges or near timber 9 to 12 feet deep on jigs or jig and minnow.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 23 inch	Along the dam with crankbaits or stick baits.  Also fluke style plastic baits on windy points.
General Comments

WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	up to 3 lbs	Worms and stink baits on wind blown shorelines.
Crappie	Fair	up to 9 inches	Standing timber in 4 to 8 feet of water.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 16 inch	Crank baits or spinnerbaits fished near cover.  Early morning and late evening have been best.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 19 inch	Crank baits or jigs along the dam and windy shorelines.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 7/27/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish.
Crappie	Poor	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	Up to 18"	Now is a great time of year to try a topwater lure in the morning or evening. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments

WINFIELD CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/9/2018

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, and Location
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels were verified in Winfield City Lake in December 2006. Lake users should follow recommended control practices found HERE . Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!!
Crappie	Fair	up to 12 inches	Jigs and minnows in the coves near timber 8 to 12 feet deep.
Channel catfish	Fair	up to 4 lbs	Wind swept shorelines on cut bait or prepared baits.
Black bass	Fair	varied	Look for largemouth in the coves and along the rocky southern shorelines for smallmouth.  Crankbaits fished at a slow to medium speed is producing.  Largemouth are in the coves in the deeper vegetation.
White bass
Wiper	Fair	up to 20 inch	Look for white bass and wipers along windblown shorelines or on points.  Casting jig and plastic or lipless crankbaits are good choices.  Also watch for surface feeding activity as white bass and wipers chase shad to the surface.
Walleye	Fair	up to 23 inch	Walleye minimum length limit 18 inches. Trolling crankbaits on windy shorelines and drifting jig and crawler combo on the north side flats.
General Comments
The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake.