South Central Region Fishing Reports
Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWPT 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 http://www.facebook.com/kdwpt
MCPHERSON STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 6/21/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Good | 1 - 5 lbs. | Good. Catfishing has picked up. They're biting on worms, liver, cut bait near the boat ramp and near the dam in 1-8' of water. | |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-13" | Fair. The crappie bite is slow but consistent. Try using 1/16 oz. jigs with pink or chartreuse grubs in 3-10 feet of water near or within brush or pvc cubes. | |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | Up to 6 lb. | Fair. Slow, but the morning and evening bite is good on topwater frogs and texas-rigged soft plastics. Bluegill-colored spinnerbaits are good on windy days. | |
| 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: 78 degrees | ||||
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ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 2/3/2020
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Poor | up to 28" | Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deep water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 14" | Try jigs or minnows near deep structure. |
| Bullhead Catfish | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Anthony City Lake has a good population of Bullhead Catfish. Bullheads are easy to catch and there is no length or creel limit on Bullheads. Try fishing worms or stink bait near the bottom for best results. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | Try fishing slow moving artificial baits near deep structure. |
| General Comments | |||
| Fish should get more active on warm weather days | |||
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). |
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BUTLER STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 10/31/2019
| 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 | up to 22 inches | Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Stink baits or fresh cut bait fished on windblown shorelines. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | up to 17 inches | Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or plastics worked near cover and along shoreline vegetation. |
| Crappie | Fair | Up to 8 inches | 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 7 inch | Near shoreline cover on worms or small jigs. |
| General Comments | |||
| Lake level is at normal pool. | |||
CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 10/31/2019
| 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 | up to 22 inches | Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Stink baits on windy shorelines and off of the piers. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | up to 16 inches | There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. Plastics or spinner baits near weed beds. |
| Saugeye | Fair | up to 22 inches | Small crank baits or jig and plastics off the points and along the dam. |
| Spotted Bass | Fair | up to 15 inches | Crankbaits along rocky shorelines and points. |
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 7.5 to 8 inches | Small jigs or worms under a float. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inches | Jigs or minnows fished in 7 to 10 of water near breaks or brush. |
| General Comments | |||
CHENEY RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/3/2020
| 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!!! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. | ||
| White Bass and Wiper | Fair | Up to 25" | Look for fish in water deeper than 10' near points and drop offs. Vertical jigging spoons, swim baits, and flukes near the bottom. |
| Walleye | Poor | Up to 25" | Try using jigs, spoons, and large minnows near drop offs and deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 15" | Look for crappie near deeper structure. Try using live minnows, jigs, or a combination of both. Crappie fishing should pick up if we get some nice weather days. |
| Blue Catfish | Fair | Up to 25 lbs | Fish with live or cut bait in deeper water or near a river channel with woody structure. If you aren't getting bites within 30 minutes, move to another location. Blue cats will still bite in cold water. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 28" | Try fishing cut bait or stink bait on the windy side of the lake or deeper water. If you aren't getting bites within 30 minutes, move to another location. |
| White Perch | Fair | Up to 12" | White perch are being caught using similar methods for Wipers and White bass. 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: 11/25/2019
| 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 | 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 | 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 | near windy flats and flooded brush on cut bait and worms | |
| Black bass | Fair | 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 | Slow/Fair | 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. 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: 11/25/2019
| 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 | 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 | Fair | near wind blown flats and creek channel ledges on cut bait and worms | |
| Saugeye | Fair/Good | near dam and gravel/rock points on jigs and worms | |
| White Bass | Fair | along deep rock points and ledges on spinners and jigs | |
| Wiper | Fair | a few in with white bass | |
| Crappie | Fair/Good | 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: 10/31/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Good | up to 8 inch | Small jigs or bobber and worm on deeper edges of weed beds. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | up to 18 inch | 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit Stink baits, worms, and fresh cut bait off the piers and points. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | up to 17 inch | Small crank baits, plastics, or jigs in weed beds and along weed edges. |
| Redear Sunfish | Good | up to 11 inch | Same as bluegill |
| General Comments | |||
EL DORADO RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/7/2020
| 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!! | ||
| Trout Area Update | Poor | Trout were last stocked December 19, 2019. Trout fishing has been poor recently. Recent downstream lake releases have displaced the trout. Trout cannot be restocked until a maintenance project conducted by the US Army Corps of Engineers has been completed. The previous trout stocking occurred on December 5th. | |
| Wiper | 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 | 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 | Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch. | ||
| Crappie | 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. | ||
| Catfish | There is a 25 to 35 inch protective slot limit on blue catfish and a 5/day creel with no more than 2 blue catfish over 35 inches. | ||
| Walleye | THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/DAY CREEL LIMIT. Few walleye reports this week. | ||
| General Comments | |||
| 0.26 feet above Normal Pool, releasing 5 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. | |||
HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - Last Updated: 2/3/2020
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Poor | up to 22" | Try fishing cut bait, worms,or stink bait on the windy side of the lake. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | up to 13" | Try a jig and minnow fished near deeper structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | up to 21" | Try fishing soft plastics and jerk baits near deeper structure. |
| Saugeye | Poor | up to 24" | Fish with jigs or minnows near drop offs and deeper water. |
| General Comments | |||
| Warm weather days should make the fish more active. | |||
KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 2/3/2020
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Poor to Fair | Up to 28" | Try using cut bait or stink bait on the windy side of the lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 5lbs | Fish near vegetation and rocks with soft plastics, jerk baits, or other slow moving baits. |
| Northern Pike | Poor to Fair | Up to 35" | Pike will still be active in colder water. Try using large spinning baits or spoons near vegetation throughout the lake. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 6" | Use worms under a bobber near structure, or a small jigs. |
| General Comments | |||
MARION COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/31/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | No fishing reports available this week. | ||
| Crappie | New 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018 | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit effective January 1, 2018 | ||
| Saugeye | |||
| Bluegill | |||
| White Bass | |||
| Wiper | |||
| 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: 1/22/2020
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | A 21-inch minimum length limit on walleye became effective at Marion Reservoir on January 1, 2020. | ||
| Boat Ramp Update | 12/20/2019 | The Marion Cove boat ramp, Broken Bridge boat ramp, Durham Cove boat ramp, Hillsboro Cove boat ramp, and French Creek Cove boat ramp are open. Cottonwood Point boat ramps remain closed. If any questions arise, please direct them to the Marion Reservoir Corps of Engineers Office at 620-382-2101 | |
| ***ATTENTION ANGLERS*** | updated 12/20/2019 | Message from the Corps of Engineers at Marion Reservoir: The Marion Bridge has been repaired and the road across the dam has been reopened. The stilling basin has been reopened to the public but vehicle access is restricted to the south access. The north access will be reopened in the near future. If any questions arise, please direct them to the Marion Reservoir Corps of Engineers Office at 620-382-2101 | |
| 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 | No recent reports | ||
| White Crappie | 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018 | ||
| Walleye | 21 inch minimum length limit became effective on walleye January 1, 2020. | ||
| White Bass | |||
| Wiper | |||
| 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 new 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 | |||
| 0.2 feet below Normal Pool, releasing 1 CFS | |||
SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| 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 | 5"-9" | 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 | Fair | up to 20" | Try cut bait, worms, or stink bait on the windy side of the lake. Fish will be deeper when the water is cold. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | up to 13" | Look for Crappie near deeper structure using small jigs or minnows. |
| Bluegill | Poor | up to 8" | Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | up to 20" | Try soft plastics, jerk baits, and flukes near deeper structure |
| General Comments | |||
WELLINGTON CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/31/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | up to 24 inch | Prepared baits or fresh cut bait. |
| Wiper | Fair | up to 22 inch | Trolling crankbaits on wind swept shorelines. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 11 inches | Minnows or jigs near breaks or flooded trees |
| Saugeye | Fair | Trolling crankbaits on windblown shorelines and points. Also drifting jig and crawler combo. | |
| General Comments | |||
WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Last Updated: 2/7/2020
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | No recent reports available | ||
| Crappie | |||
| Largemouth Bass | |||
| Saugeye | |||
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
| General Comments | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
| General Comments | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
| General Comments | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
| General Comments | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 12/13/2019
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 3 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. The last stocking of Channel Catfish for the year was on September 26th. However, Channel Catfish will still bite in cold water. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, or stink bait near deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near deep structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | Up to 18" | 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. Try fishing slow using artificial lures near deep structure. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Up to 8" | 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. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig around deeper structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | Fair to Good | up to 12" | Trout season is here! Rainbow are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. The latest stocking was at KDOT East on Dec, 5th. Try using floating dough baits, worms, spoons, or small spinning baits. Anglers must use artificial flies only on Slough Creek. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
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WINFIELD CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/31/2019
| 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 | In standing timber on minnows and jigs 8 to 12 feet deep. | ||
| Channel catfish | Fair to Good | up to 25 inches | Drifting the flats with worms and stinkbaits on wind blown shorelines | ||
| Black bass | Fair | up to 19 inch | Spinnerbaits and plastics in shoreline vegetation. Crank baits along the ends of the dam and rocky shorelines and points on the south side. | ||
| White bass | Fair | up to 14 inches | Downwind of shallow points on white or chartreuse curly tailed grubs. Also trolling crank baits. | ||
| Wiper | Same as white bass | ||||
| Walleye | Fair | up to 25 inches | Walleye minimum length limit 18 inches. Jig and crawler or spinner rigs with night crawler drifted on points and flats. Trolling small and medium size crank baits is also producing some fish. | ||
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| The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. | |||||