South Central Region Fishing Reports
Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWP staff. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. You can help fellow anglers by sharing successful fishing notes at https://www.facebook.com/KDWPFisheries.
MCPHERSON STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Fair | 1 - 5 lbs. | Try worms and cutbait on the bottom. | |
| Crappie | Good | 8-14" | Reports of fish caught lake wide on jigs and minnows. | |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | Up to 6 lb. | Try using soft plastics, spinner baits, and crank baits near structure. | |
| Saugeye | Poor | 15-26" | No reports but try 1/8 and 1/4 oz. jigs tipped with worms along the dam, piers and upper end. | |
| General Comments | ||||
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ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/16/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Fair to Good | up to 12lbs | Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait near shallow flats in the morning or evening. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 14" | Try jigs or minnows near structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 5lbs | Try using soft plastics or crank baits near structure in the morning or evening. |
| General Comments | |||
BLACK KETTLE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| 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 lake wide. |
| 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: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 26 inch | Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Cut bait and nightcrawlers are producing fish. Prepared baits fished near the feeders are also producing channel catfish action. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 18 inch | Bass are holding close to shoreline vegetation until mid-morning when they roll out to deeper water. Early and late in the day bass can be caught spinnerbaits and plastics close to shore and in the vegetation. Through mid-day bass are holding in water 4 to 7 ft deep. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits are good lure options for covering some water and locating active fish. Most bass activity has been taking place in the main lake area. Very few bass have moved up into the creek. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 8 inch | Most of the crappie at Butler are small with very few quality sized fish. Crappie can be caught on small minnows or jigs in 4 to 8 ft of water near cover or breaks. |
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 7 inch | Small live bait presentations near shoreline cover |
| General Comments | |||
| Lake is near normal pool | |||
CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussels Are Present in Chase State Fishing Lake. | Chase SFL is an ANS designated water. 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! | ||
| Channel Catfish | Fair to Good | 13 to 24 inches | Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Worms and stinkbaits off the piers and around the feeders. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 10 - 17 inches | There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. Dark and natural colored grubs, spinnerbaits, or small crankbaits in the coves in 5 to 8 feet of water. Bass are being caught shallower in the vegetation early and late in the day during low light. |
| Saugeye | Slow | up to 22 inches | Jigs or crankbaits on rocky shorelines. Early and late in the day are best. |
| Spotted Bass | Fair | up to 13 inches | Small lipless crankabaits and grubs along the dam, rocky piers, and rocky shorelines. |
| Bluegill | Fair | 5-7 inches | Small jigs or live bait are good choices. Bluegill can be found along the piers in the rocky and woody cover. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inches | Crappie on brush and breaks in 8 to 15 ft of water. Minnows and jigs are producing fish. Early and late in the day has been most productive. |
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CHENEY RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/16/2024
| SPECIES | RATING | SIZE | BAITS, LOCATION, METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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!!! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. | ||
| White Bass and Wiper | Fair | Up to 27" | Crank baits and jigs near points in 10 feet of water or deeper and topwater in the morning and evening. |
| Walleye | Poor | Up to 27" | Large crank baits, jigs, and night crawlers near points morning, evening, and night. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 17" | Try using jigs or minnows near structure in 15+ feet of water. |
| Blue Catfish | Fair | Up to 50lbs | Fish with live bait or cut bait near the river channel. Reports of small (10"-24") Blue Catfish being caught. Be sure to identify your catch! |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 20lbs | Try fishing cut bait or stink bait near shallow flats. |
| White Perch | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | White perch can be caught in similar areas as White Bass and Wipers using smaller lures. Most White Perch are 5"-9". 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. |
| COMMENTS | |||
| The lake is 7ft low. Most boat ramps are unusable. Use caution when boating. | |||
COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 9/9/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussel | Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove City Lake. Click HERE for more information. | ||
| Bluegill | Fair | near gravel banks and vegetation on small jigs and worms | |
| Crappie | Fair | 10 ft deep near ledges on jigs and minnows | |
| Channel catfish | Fair/Good | near windy flats and flooded brush on cut bait and worms | |
| Black bass | Fair/Good | on jigs, spinnerbaits, or crankbaits 5-15ft deep near docks, points, and brush | |
| Walleye | Fair | along dam and deeper points/banks on jigs and spoons | |
| White bass | Fair/Good | along dam and points on spinners and jigs | |
| General Comments | |||
| The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. You must have this certificate in your possession while fishing and/or boating at Council Grove City Lake. | |||
COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 9/9/2024
| 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! | ||
| Channel Catfish | Fair/Good | near wind blown flats and creek channel ledges on cut bait and worms | |
| Saugeye | Fair | near dam and gravel/rock points on jigs and worms | |
| White Bass | Fair/Good | along deep rock points and ledges on spinners and jigs | |
| Wiper | Fair | a few in with white bass | |
| Crappie | Fair | 10-20 ft deep on minnows and jigs near points, brush, and ledges Creel limit 20/day | |
| General Comments | |||
| Outlet fishing is slow/fair for catfish, white bass, and saugeye Click HERE for water level information. | |||
COWLEY STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 8 inch | Small artificial baits/jigs or live bait such as worms near brushy and rocky shoreline cover. |
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 24 inch | 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit Channel catfish have been caught recently on worms and cut bait off points and the piers. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | up to 18 inch | Plastic baits in 6 to 7 ft of water on the weed edges. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits are also producing with some topwater action early and late in the day. |
| Redear Sunfish | Fair | Same as bluegill | |
| General Comments | |||
EL DORADO RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| 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!! | ||
| Wiper | Fair to Good | 17-22 inch | 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. Wiper are moving around a lot following the shad. Watch for surface feeding activity in the early morning and evenings. There's also been some mid-day surface activity. Curly tailed grubs, sassy shads, spoons, blade baits, inline spinners, and lipless cranks are all good choices. |
| White bass | Fair | 9-14 inch | See wiper report |
| White Perch | White perch can usually be found on mainlake breaks and rocky areas. Small hooks and worms are always productive. Most white perch at El Dorado are on the smaller side at 4 to 6 inches. | ||
| Crappie | Fair | Up to 15+ inches | 20/day creel limit Most crappie this week have been caught in depths of 8-16 ft near brush or river channels. Minnows and jigs are always a good bait selection for crappie. |
| Blue Catfish | Fair to Good | up to 40 inches, with a lot of 18 to 24 inch "eater" sized fish. | ***ATTENTION ANGLERS!*** A new blue catfish harvest regulation is in effect. The creel limit is now 10/day with no more than 1 blue catfish 30 inches or over. Blues can be found in the timbered river channels in the main lake. Fresh cut bait is always a good blue cat bait. Blues will also hit worms, plastics, and crankbaits. Harvest of legal length blue catfish is encouraged, especially blues in the 18 to 24 inch range. The creel limit has been increased from 5/day to 10/day to allow anglers to harvest more blue catfish. |
| Walleye | Fair | up to 26 inch | THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/DAY CREEL LIMIT. Walleye have been caught trolling crankbaits this week. Fish are shallower early and late in the day and rolling out to 10 to 18 ft of water during midday. Vertically fishing blade baits and spoons is beginning to produce as shad grow into larger sizes. |
| General Comments | |||
| 2.7 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 13 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 Aquatic Nuisance Species click Here. | |||
HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - Last Updated: 8/16/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | up to 24" | Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait lake wide in the morning, evening, or night. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | up to 14" | Try a jig or minnow fished near structure n deeper water. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | up to 20" | Try fishing soft plastics and crank baits near structure in the morning or evening. |
| Saugeye | Poor | up to 25" | Fish with jigs or minnows near the dam or rocks in the morning, evening, or night. |
| General Comments | |||
| Harvey County East Lake has been issued a Harmful Algal Bloom WARNING A harmful algal bloom is expected or present
Water levels are very low! Launching a boat from any ramp is not possible. | |||
KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 9/4/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | NA | ||
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | 8"-14" | |
| Northern Pike | NA | ||
| Crappie | NA | ||
| General Comments | |||
| The lake is still 2 feet low and the vegetation is very thick. Stockings have begun but most fish will need a minimum of 1-2 years to reach catchable size. Some adult (8"-14") Largemouth Bass have been stocked. This will provide some opportunity for anglers this year. However, it will take a couple of years for the Bass population to reach ideal numbers and sizes. Please be advised that Kingman State Fishing Lake will be temporarily closed to the public Thursday, September 5th due to scheduled chemical treatment of cattails. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of all individuals and to effectively manage the lake's ecosystem. Closure dates are subject to change according to weather. During this time, access to the lake, including fishing, camping and other recreational activities, will be prohibited. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The lake will be reopened once the treatment is complete and it is safe for public use. Please check for updates on our website or contact Micah Waters (785-559-0323) for more information. | |||
MARION COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 22 inches | Nightcrawlers or stink bait on windy shorelines. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inch | 20/day creel limit Jig and minnow presentations in 12 to 15 ft of water. |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | 11 to 17 inches | 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Chatterbaits and plastics on rocky shorelines, points, and ledges in 5 to 9ft of water. |
| Saugeye | Few reports this week | ||
| Bluegill | Good | up to 8 inch | The bluegill bite has been good this week. Small hooks and live bait/worms, small artificials, and small jigs or flies are producing. |
| White Bass & Wipers | Fair to Good | 10 to 22 inch | Look for surface feeding activity early and late in the day. |
| General Comments | |||
| 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! Lake is at normal pool. | |||
MARION RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| 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 | 14 to 24 inches | Cats are being caught on shallow windy points and shorelines and also drifting baits in 5 to 9 ft of water. Night crawlers, fresh cut bait, and stink baits are good baits for channel catfish. |
| White Crappie | Fair | up to 13 inches | 20/day creel limit Crappie are being found in water 8 to 18 ft deep on brush piles or along breaks. |
| Walleye | Fair | 16 to 25 inches | NEW WALLEYE HARVEST REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022. 18 INCH MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT 3/DAY CREEL LIMIT WITH NO MORE THAN ONE FISH 21 INCHES OR LONGER. Trolling has been producing walleye this week. Smaller crankbaits (#7 Rapalas) closely mimic the current size of the gizzard shad in the lake. |
| White Bass | Fair to Good | up to 14 inch | White bass and wipers are roaming the open water and are where you find them. They aren't staying in one location for very long. Good areas are points and flats where wind is pushing in waves. Windy areas of the dam can be great for white bass this time of year. |
| Wiper | Fair to Good | 18 to 24 inches | See white bass report |
| 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' | ||
| Coordinates for brushpiles constructed April 2019 | N 38 23.464' W 097 05.412' N 38 23.149' W 097 05.476' N 38 23.169' W 097 05.516' | ||
| General Comments | |||
| Normal Pool, releasing 0 CFS. Click HERE for the most up to date lake level information. | |||
SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Last Updated: 8/6/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussels | Adult Zebra Mussels were found 7/31/08 at Lake Afton. Zebra mussels reproduce during the warmer months and veligers (larval stage) are present in the water column. Veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and 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!!! Visit the following link to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Aquatic-Nuisance-Species/Aquatic-Nuisance-Species-List/White-Perch REMEMBER!! Zebra Mussels are also present in Clearwater Creek below the spillway! | ||
| White Perch | Fair to Good | 4"-8" | Use a small hook with a small piece of worm or panfish lures. White perch may not be possessed alive. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | up to 20" | Try hotdogs, liver, and cut bait. Harvest-sized Channel Catfish are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall. |
| Crappie | Poor | up to 10" | Crappie should be relating to deeper structure and will be difficult to target from the shore. Try crappie jigs and minnows in 6-12 feet of water. |
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 8" | Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around rocks and brush. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | up to 21" | Bass will move from shoreline habitats to deeper water throughout the day. Try crankbaits, soft plastic lures, and jigs. The population is low, so cover a lot of water to find them. In the summer, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Saugeye | Poor | Most under 15" | 2023 stockings of Saugeye may mean you'll catch a few more than usual! However, be mindful of the length regulation for harvest, as nearly all Saugeye in the lake will be too small to keep. Nightcrawlers, plastic grubs, and shad lures are your best bets. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings are scheduled to resume later this month! Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program for more information. | |||
WELLINGTON CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 25 inch | Worms and fresh cut bait on windy shorelines. |
| Wiper | Fair | up to 23 inch | Jig and plastic on windy shorelines, old dam, and new dam. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 11 inch | Crappie are being caught in and around the brushpiles on minnows and jigs. |
| Saugeye | Fair | 15 to 24 inches | Jerk baits, jig and crawler, and curly tailed grubs along the old and new dam and windy flats. |
| General Comments | |||
| Fish attractors in the form of brushpiles have been added to the lake. The brushpiles attract and hold a variety of species including crappie, bluegill, flathead catfish, and channel catfish. You can find a map showing locations and GPS coordinates at https://ksoutdoors.com/fishhabitatmap on the KDWP website. Zoom in on Wellington City Lake on the map and brushpiles will be marked with the orange dots. Brushpiles have been added in 2022 and 2024. | |||
WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 8 lbs | Stink bait and worms fished on the bottom. |
| Crappie | Fair | 6 - 9 inch | Minnows or jigs under a float near cover |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 9 - 15 inch | Jigs, grubs, or smaller jerk baits fished near cover. |
| General Comments | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 8/15/2024
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. During the summer months, the best fishing tends to be dawn and dusk. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | N/A | Last trout stocking has occurred at Vic's Lake, Slough in multiple pools, and OJ Watson Park (Section with Dock and Fountain). A Trout Permit is no longer required but creel limit of 5/day is still in effect. Use floating dough baits, flies, panfish jigs, worms, small spoons, or spinners. |
| General Comments | |||
| Channel Catfish stockings have resumed! For locations and schedule, please visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. They taste similar to white bass! | |||
WINFIELD CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/30/2024
| 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 | 9-12 inches | Jigs or minnows in 12-15ft of water near timber or brush. | ||
| Channel catfish | Fair | up to 22 inch | Worms and prepared baits on windy points and shorelines water dusk to dawn. | ||
| Fair | up to 18 inch | Largemouth are being found along or just outside flooded vegetation in the coves and smallmouth are on rocky points and shorelines. Jerkbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and plastics have all produced fish. Fish are holding deeper during the day with the clear water conditions. | |||
| White bass | Fair | 10 - 14 inch | Look for wipers and white bass on shallow wind blown points. White curly tailed grubs, small lipless crankbaits, and roadrunners are good selections. | ||
| Wiper | Fair | up to 24 inch | Same as white bass | ||
| Walleye | Fair | up to 24 inch | Walleye minimum length limit 18 inches. Trolling crankbaits and drifting jig and crawler on the north shore flats and points. Also along the old road. | ||
| 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. Lake level is 0.75 ft below normal. | |||||