MCPHERSON STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 4/8/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel catfish	Fair	1 - 5 lbs.	Fair. Catfishing has been slow/no reports. Try cut bait and worms from the shore.
Crappie	Fair	8-13"	Fair. Few reports of crappie being caught near the bank and on brush piles. Small chartreuse and pink jigs have been working well. The bite is picking up.
Largemouth bass	Fair	Up to 6 lb.	Fair. Slow, but the warming water temps have the bass in pre-spawn condition looking to move shallow. Try chatterbaits, crankbaits, and softbaits on rocky shorelines.
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: 58 degrees
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ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 1/7/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel catfish	Fair	up to 2lbs	Channel Catfish will be feeding on winter-killed shad. Try fishing cut shad on the windy side of the lake.
Crappie	Fair to Poor	Up to 13"	A small tube jig or minnow under a bobber is a good bet. Morning and evening hours are best.
General Comments

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

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

BUTLER STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 5/17/2019

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 .
			The KDWPT Fisheries Division is producing walleye exceeding 8-inches for stocking in Kansas walleye waters. Walleye enter the 3 Phase rearing program as tiny fry and leave the hatchery at over 8-inches in roughly 180 days.  Click HERE to watch the video.
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 22 inches	Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Some success on stink baits fished on windblown shorelines during the warmer days or worms during inflows in the upper end.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	up to 17 inches	Crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or plastics worked near cover and along shoreline vegetation.
Crappie	Fair	Up to 8 inches	Crappie are being caught near shore on small jigs or minnows.   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			Few recent reports on bluegill
General Comments
Lake level is at normal pool.

CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 5/17/2019

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 to Good	up to 22 inches	Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Areas with inflows on night crawlers.  Also stink baits on windy shorelines.
Video on Kansas Walleye Stocking			The KDWPT Fisheries Division is producing walleye exceeding 8-inches for stocking in Kansas walleye waters. Walleye enter the 3 Phase rearing program as tiny fry and leave the hatchery at over 8-inches in roughly 180 days.  Click HERE to watch the video.
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 weedbeds.
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	Shallow water near cover and along the piers.  Small jigs or worms under a float.
Crappie	Fair	up to 12 inches	Jigs or minnows fished in 3 to 5 of water or shallower near shoreline cover.
General Comments

CHENEY RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 5/2/2019

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	good	Up to 24"	Look for Wipers and White Bass on humps and dropoffs in deeper water.
Walleye	Fair	Up to 28"	Points and submerged humps are good places to start looking.
Crappie	Fair	Up to 15"	Crappie have moved into shallower water and catch rates were improving prior to the high runoff this week.
Blue Catfish	Fair	Up to 15 lb	Try live or cut shad near the old river channel and adjacent flats.
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 10 lb	Channel catfish will be feeding on winter-killed shad. Try fishing cut shad on the windy side of the lake. The fish are usually shallower than you think. If you aren't getting bites within 10-15 minutes, move to another location.
White Perch	Good		There are many catchable-size white perch (10+") in the lake. White perch cannot be used as live bait, but they do make good cut bait. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. All white perch in your possession must be dead. It is illegal to posses live white perch.
COMMENTS

COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 5/13/2019

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 Underwater in Kansas: An Angler's Dream			Large natural concentrations of black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill with channel catfish and walleye captured on video in a Kansas reservoir. See the video at https://youtu.be/2GMXXdcsj3g .
Bluegill	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		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: 5/13/2019

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 Underwater in Kansas: An Angler's Dream			Large natural concentrations of black crappie, white crappie, and bluegill with channel catfish and walleye captured on video in a Kansas reservoir. See the video at https://youtu.be/2GMXXdcsj3g .
Channel Catfish	Fair		near wind blown flats and creek channel ledges on cut bait and worms
Saugeye	Slow/Fair		near dam and gravel/rock points on jigs and worms
White Bass	Slow/Fair		along deep rock points and ledges on spinners and jigs
Wiper	Slow/Fair		a few in with white bass
Crappie	Slow/Fair		10-20 ft deep on minnows and jigs near points, brush, and ledges Creel limit 20/day
General Comments
14.12 feet high, releasing 1410 cfs Outlet fishing is fair for catfish, white bass, and saugeye Click HERE for water level information.

COWLEY STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 5/17/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Bluegill	Good	up to 8 inch	Small jigs or bobber and worm near shore and off the piers.
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 18 inch	15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit Stink baits along windblown shorelines.
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
New Video on Kansas Walleye Stocking			The KDWPT Fisheries Division is producing walleye exceeding 8-inches for stocking in Kansas walleye waters. Walleye enter the 3 Phase rearing program as tiny fry and leave the hatchery at over 8-inches in roughly 180 days.  Click HERE to watch the video.
General Comments

EL DORADO RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 5/17/2019

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!!
Video on Kansas Walleye Stocking			The KDWPT Fisheries Division is producing walleye exceeding 8-inches for stocking in Kansas walleye waters. Walleye enter the 3 Phase rearing program as tiny fry and leave the hatchery at over 8-inches in roughly 180 days.  Click HERE to watch the video.
Wiper			Few reports available since the flood. 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			Few reports available since the flood. 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			Few reports available since the flood. Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch.
Crappie			20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. Few reports available since the flood.
Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 40 inch	Both blue cats and channel catfish are being caught in the creeks and other areas with current.  Worms have been productive as well as fresh cut bait for blues. 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 reports available since the flood.
General Comments
6.5 feet above Normal Pool, releasing 4148 CFS. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. Ramp Update 5/17/2019.  Due to high water all but one of the lake's boat ramps are unusable.  The Shady Creek Area 1 Boat Ramp is the only functioning ramp.  The courtesy dock is flooded.  Use extreme caution and be on the lookout for floating debris if you take a boat out on the water. 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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-4lbs	Try fishing cut shad on the windy side of the lake.
Crappie	Fair to good	up to 13 inches	Try a jig and minnow fished under a slip bobber. Use the smallest bobber possible.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	up to 5 lbs	Try fishing near deeper structure with a small lure fished slowly such as a Ned-rig or a senko.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 4 lbs	Try fishing on rocky points or along the dam.
General Comments

KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel catfish	Good	10" to 7 lb.	Try fishing cut shad on the windy side of the lake.
Largemouth Bass	Good	up to 5lbs	Some nice bass being caught when the weather cooperates.
Northern Pike	Fair	Up to 35"	Look for pike throughout the lake near any aquatic vegetation or other cover.
Bluegill	Poor	Up to 7"	Use worms under a bobber near structure, or a small spinning lure. Few quality-sized Bluegill are present.
General Comments

MARION COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 4/24/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 24 inches	Cut shad, shad sides, or stink bait where the wind is blowing in on warmer days.
Crappie	Fair	up to 12 inches	New 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018 Jigs and jig and minnows near woody cover.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	up to 17 inches	13 inch to 18 inch slot limit effective January 1, 2018 Plastic worms or jigs next to cover on the cooler days.  Crank baits or spinner baits fished slowly along rocky shorelines on the warmer/sunny days.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 22 inches	Jig and worm or jig and minnow combos near points, rocky shorelines, and along the dam.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8 inches	Small jigs or bobber and worm in the coves during the warmer periods of the day.
White Bass	Fair to Good	up to 16 inch	Casting curly tailed grubs or inline spinners along windy shorelines or off windy points.
Wiper	Fair to Good	up to 21 inch	Same as white bass
General Comments
New crappie creel limit of 20/day effective January 1, 2018. New largemouth bass 13 inch to 18 inch slot length limit effective January 1, 2018. Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY!

MARION RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 5/17/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
High Water Update	May 8, 2019		Message from the Corps of Engineers at Marion Reservoir: Due to the rapid increase of water at the reservoir the Corps of Engineers has closed all campgrounds, boat ramps, and access points until peak water levels can determined.  As it stands right now 5+ feet high and climbing which is putting some access roads to the areas underwater.  All electric has been shut off to all areas.  We will reopen areas as soon as possible once lake levels have stabilized.   If any questions arise, please direct them to the Marion Reservoir Corps of Engineers Office at 620-382-2101
High Water Update	May 17, 2019		The Marion Cove boat ramp and Broken Bridge boat ramp are open.  The rest remain closed, see above.
***ATTENTION ANGLERS***			Message from the Corps of Engineers at Marion Reservoir: The Marion Bridge which is the bridge across the Marion Reservoir Dam is being replaced beginning the fall of 2018.  The estimated time for replacement is approximately 1.5 years or the spring of 2020.  During that time and due to the safety concerns with the construction site, there will be no public access to the stilling basin area, along the dam crest road itself, or within a 500 foot perimeter of the construction zone on the face of the dam.  Additionally, buoys have been placed in front of the dam to restrict boating activities away from the project site. 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!
New Video on Kansas Walleye Stocking			The KDWPT Fisheries Division is producing walleye exceeding 8-inches for stocking in Kansas walleye waters. Walleye enter the 3 Phase rearing program as tiny fry and leave the hatchery at over 8-inches in roughly 180 days.  Click HERE to watch the video.
			Few reports available this week with the high water and limited angler access.  Catfish should be biting on worms wherever water is flowing.  Crappie will be pushing in to shallow cover as warmer weather returns.  White bass and wipers will be cruising shallow points and windblown shorelines, including the face of the dam with the right winds.
Channel Cat
White Crappie			20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018
Walleye
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
New crappie creel limit of 20/day effective January 1, 2018. 6.5 feet above pool, releasing 559 CFS

SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Last Updated: 4/3/2019

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	Up to 8"	Use a small hook with a small piece of worm, or a small spinning lure. Remember that white perch may not be possessed or transported alive.
Channel Catfish	Good	1-3 lbs, up to 20"	Try cut shad on the windy side of the lake.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12 inches	Crappie fishing can be good as the fish move into shallower water prior to spawning. A jig and minnow combo under a slip bobber is a good bet. Use the smallest bobber necessary to float the bait. Evening and mornings are best.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8 inches	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	up to 20 inches	Several days of warming weather can activate the bite. Cold fronts will shut them down.
General Comments

WELLINGTON CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 5/17/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish
Wiper
Crappie
Saugeye
General Comments
Few angler reports available since the flood.

WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Last Updated: 4/24/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 19 inches	Stink bait, shad sides, or liver in shallow windy water on warmer days.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 11 inch	Shallow water near shoreline cover on minnows or jigs
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 17 inches	Large plastics or slowly fished crankbaits.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 20 inches	Jig and crawler or jig and minnows along the dam in water 2 to 5 feet deep.
General Comments

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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: 5/2/2019

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	Up to 2-3 lbs	Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Catfish stockings have started for the 2019 season.
Crappie	Fair to Good	Up to 12"	Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Poor	Up to 18"	Several consecutive days of warm weather may activate the bite. Bass fishing in Wichita can be found at any of the lakes, but the best reports come from the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird and Sunflower Ponds and Chisholm north lake.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1 lb	Try a small piece of worm under a bobber fished around deep structure. 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.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	8" to 14"	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

WINFIELD CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 4/24/2019

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!!!
New Video on Kansas Walleye Stocking			The KDWPT Fisheries Division is producing walleye exceeding 8-inches for stocking in Kansas walleye waters. Walleye enter the 3 Phase rearing program as tiny fry and leave the hatchery at over 8-inches in roughly 180 days.  Click HERE to watch the video.
Crappie	Fair	Up to 13+ inches	Fish are beginning to move shallow.  Look for fish in the coves near cover or timber.  Jigs or jig and minnows are the best baits.
Channel catfish	Fair	up to 22 inches	Livers and shad sides on shallow windy shorelines
Black bass			Not many reports available this week.  Look for bass in the warmest water you can find!
White bass	Fair	up to 14 inches	Downwind of shallow points on white or chartreuse curly tailed grubs.
Wiper			Same as white bass
Walleye	Fair	up to 25 inches	Walleye minimum length limit 18 inches. Fish are scattered right now and will be moving to the flats in the next couple of weeks where jig and crawler or spinner and crawler will be good tactics.
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.