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: 6/21/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Fair | 1 - 5 lbs. | Fair. Catfishing is fair right now. Try worms and cutbait on the bottom. | |
| Crappie | Good | 8-13" | Good. Most are situated on deeper breaks towards the dam but shallow fish are still being caught along brush. | |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | Up to 6 lb. | Fair. Topwater and dragging carolina rigs and texas-rigged worms is working best right now. The evening bite is good. | |
| Saugeye | Poor | 15-26" | No reports but try 1/8 and 1/4 oz. jigs tipped with worms along the dam and piers. | |
| General Comments Water temperature: 82 - 85 degrees | ||||
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ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Fair to Good | up to 12lbs | Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait near wind blown areas in the morning and evening. |
| Crappie | Fair | Up to 14" | Try jigs or minnows near structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair to Good | Up to 5lbs | Try using soft plastics, spinner baits, or topwater lures near structure in the morning and evening. |
| General Comments | |||
| Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm . | |||
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: 9/16/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Newsletter | We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District (Sumner, Cowley, Butler, Chase, & Marion counties) only. To subscribe, click HERE . | ||
| Channel Catfish | Fair to Good | up to 8 lbs | Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches Fish areas where the wind is blowing in. Worms, stink baits, or fresh cut baits are all good selections. Feeders are up and running. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair to Good | up to 17 inch | Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and larger plastic worms have been productive this week. Early morning and late evening topwater bite has been productive as well. |
| Crappie | Fair | Most fish are 5 to 7 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 | Good | Up to 7 inches | Worm and bobber near brushy cover and rocks. |
| General Comments | |||
CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| 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 8 lbs | Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Prepared, cut bait, or worms on windy shorelines and around the feeders. Feeders are up and running. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | up to 17 inch | There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. Plastic worms, small flukes, spinnerbaits, or crankbaits near shoreline cover early and late in the day. Fish are moving deeper during midday hours. |
| Saugeye | Fair | up to 18 inch | Flukes or crank baits along windy shorelines. |
| Spotted Bass | Fair | up to 14 inch | Jig and plastics along the dam and off the rock points. |
| Bluegill | Good | up to 6 inch | Hard to beat a small piece of worm fished under a small float near weeds, brush, or rock. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 11 inch | Crappie are being caught in brush along the south shoreline across from the boat ramp. |
| General Comments | |||
CHENEY RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| 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 27" | Trolling crank baits, spoons, or live bait in 10-20 feet of water. Top water in the morning and evening. |
| Walleye | Poor | Up to 26" | Try using large crank baits and jigs near flats, points, and drop offs. |
| Crappie | Fair | Up to 17" | Try using jigs or minnows near structure. |
| Blue Catfish | Fair | Up to 40 lbs | Fish with live bait or cut bait in 15-30ft of water. Many reports of small (10"-13") Blue Catfish being caught. Be sure to identify your catch! |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 20lbs | Try fishing cut bait or stink bait near wind blown areas 10-20ft of water. |
| White Perch | Good | Up to 12" | White perch are being caught using similar methods for Wipers and White bass. Most White Perch are 5"-8". 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 | |||
| KDHE has issued a Blue-green algae WATCH for Cheney reservoir. A harmful algal bloom is POSSIBLE AND MAY BE PRESENT
KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm . | |||
COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 9/27/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussel | Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove City Lake. Click HERE for more information. | ||
| Bluegill | Fair | near gravel banks and vegetation on small jigs and worms | |
| Crappie | Fair | 10 ft deep near ledges on jigs and minnows | |
| Channel catfish | Fair/Good | near windy flats and flooded brush on cut bait and worms | |
| Black bass | Fair | 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. You must have this certificate in your possession while fishing and/or boating at Council Grove City Lake. | |||
COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 9/27/2021
| 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. | ||
| Channel Catfish | Fair | near wind blown flats and creek channel ledges on cut bait and worms | |
| Saugeye | Fair | near dam and gravel/rock points on jigs and worms | |
| White Bass | Fair/Good | along deep rock points and ledges on spinners and jigs | |
| Wiper | Fair/Good | a few in with white bass | |
| Crappie | Fair | 10-20 ft deep on minnows and jigs near points, brush, and ledges Creel limit 20/day | |
| General Comments | |||
| Outlet fishing is slow/fair for catfish, white bass, and saugeye Click HERE for water level information. | |||
COWLEY STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Good | up to 8 inch | Small jigs or a bobber and live bait are good choices. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair to Good | up to 18 inch | 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit Stink baits, worms, and fresh cut bait off the piers, points, and around the feeders. Feeders are up and running. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | up to 16 inch | Bass activity has been good recently at Cowley. Fish are being caught on the weed edges in 4 to 6 feet of water early and late in the day. Fish are going deeper during the midday hours. |
| Redear Sunfish | Good | up to 9 inch | Same as bluegill |
| General Comments | |||
| 38 brushpiles were added to Cowley SFL. You can find the locations HERE, just zoom in on the map to see Cowley SFL. | |||
EL DORADO RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Mussels | Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. REMEMBER!! Zebra Mussels are also present in the Trout Area below the dam!! | ||
| Wiper | Fair to Good | up to 25 inch | Be sure to properly ID your catch as there is there is an 21-inch minimum length limit and 2/day creel limit on wiper.. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers. Windy points and mainlake humps on plastics, crankbaits, and spoons. Fish are busting shad on top early morning and late evening. |
| White bass | Fair to Good | up to 16 inch | 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 bass report similar to the wiper report. Small jigs, Roadrunners, and spinners are all good selections. |
| White Perch | Fair | up to 6 inch | Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch. Small hooks and live bait in water 8 to 16 feet deep over rocky areas or old roads. White perch will also hit a variety of lures such as jigs, spoons, and crankbaits. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 15 inch | 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. 8 to 16 feet deep near brush or flooded timber. Jigs or minnows. |
| Catfish | Fair to Good | up to 37 inches | 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. A blue catfish tagging project in underway at El Dorado. Please see the information below in the General Comments section for all the details! Blue catfish have been caught near river channels and breaks this week on fresh shad or other fresh cut bait. |
| Walleye | Fair | up to 26 inch | THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/DAY CREEL LIMIT. Most walleye are being caught by trolling crankbaits along roads, edges, and humps. Vertical jigging 3 to 4 inch swim baits is also producing some walleye. |
| General Comments | |||
| Normal Pool, releasing 0 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. Blue Catfish Tagging Project Underway at El Dorado Blue catfish – native to major river basins in eastern Kansas – can reach massive sizes. Kansas’ current state record was caught from the Missouri River, weighing in at more than 100 pounds. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas’ largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. While many anglers might associate El Dorado Reservoir with monster walleye, hard-fighting wipers, or slab crappie, blue catfish are developing a following in the 8,000-acre impoundment. Blue catfish were introduced into El Dorado Reservoir in 2004 to establish an additional predatory fish population and to provide anglers with a new sport fishing opportunity. Annual stockings occurred for six years, creating a population that first exhibited natural recruitment in 2009. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. To collect this data, KDWPT Fisheries biologists are tagging up to 2,000 blue catfish in El Dorado Reservoir. Tags will appear as a small yellow vinyl tube beneath the fish’s dorsal fin. Each tag will display an ID number unique to that fish and a phone number to call to report the catch, (620) 342-0658. Biologists hope to gain information about the area’s blue catfish population size, entrainment through the dam, and the fish’s susceptibility to harvest. Success of this project is dependent on anglers reporting the tagged fish they capture. Information needed during the call will be the length of the fish, date, tag number, and whether the fish was kept or released. Anglers who report their tagged catch will receive an award as compensation for their participation. Anglers should note that tagged blue catfish that are not legal for harvest must be returned to the water immediately after recording the tag information. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence of a tag influence their decision to keep or release the fish. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Data collected from these fish are invaluable to fisheries biologists and will only improve angling success in the future. | |||
HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | up to 22" | Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait near wind blown areas at night. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 14" | Try a jig or minnow fished near structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor | up to 20" | Try fishing soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure in the morning and evening. |
| Saugeye | Poor to Fair | up to 25" | Fish with jigs, large crank baits, or minnows near rocks or flats in the morning and evening. |
| General Comments | |||
| KDHE has issued a Blue Green Algae WARNING for Harvey County East Lake: A harmful algal bloom is EXPECTED OR PRESENT Signage should be posted at all public access locations. Water is unsafe for humans and animals. Avoid all contact with water. Inhalation of spray or aerosols may be harmful. Do not let pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water. If fish are caught, clean well with potable water and eat fillet portion only. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm . | |||
KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Good | Up to 28" | Try using cut bait or stink bait on the windy side of the lake at night. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair to Good | Up to 4lbs | Fish near structure and rocks with soft plastics, spinner baits, or topwater lures in the morning and evening. |
| Northern Pike | Poor | Up to 35" | Try using large spinning baits or live sunfish. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 14" | Use minnows under a bobber, or small jigs near structure in the morning or evening. |
| General Comments | |||
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KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm . | |||
MARION COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 8 lbs | The catfish bite has been good recently. Productive baits have been worms, stink baits, and fresh cut bait. Windblown points and shorelines have been the best. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inch | 20/day creel limit Crappie are on brush or other woody cover. |
| Bass | Fair | up to 18 inches | 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! Bass are in shallow shoreline vegetation early and late in the day and moving out to 5 to 8 feet during the day. Plastic baits, jigs, and crankbaits have all been producing fish. Spotted bass are being caught on the rocky shorelines and points on jigs and smaller crankbaits. |
| Saugeye | Fair | up to 24 inches | Crankbaits and flukes on rocky shorelines |
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 8 inch | Small live baits near rocks or brush |
| White Bass | Fair | up to 15 inches | Along windblown shorelines and points on plastics or crankbaits. |
| Wiper | Fair | up to 23 inches | Same as white bass |
| General Comments | |||
| Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! | |||
MARION RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 9/9/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | A 21-inch minimum length limit on walleye became effective at Marion Reservoir on January 1, 2020. | ||
| 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 | Good | Up to 10 lbs | Drifting fresh cut bait along windy shorelines and nightcrawlers or prepared baits where the wind is blowing in. Also cut bait or prepared baits in the river. |
| White Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inches | 20/day creel limit Crappie are being caught in brush or near breaks. Jigs and minnows are good selections. Early and late in the day have been best. |
| Walleye | Fair to Good | lots of 18 to 20 inch fish with some over 21 inch being caught. | 21 inch minimum length limit became effective on walleye January 1, 2020. Jig and crawler or bottom bouncers and spinners tipped with a crawler have been doing producing walleye this week. The crankbait bite has also been good. |
| White Bass | Good | up to 15 inch | Main lake ledges in 10 to 12 ft of water or windblown shorelines and points on the windier days. Lipless crank baits or jig and plastic have been productive. Watch for surface feeding activity early and late in the day. |
| Wiper | Good | 18 to 24 inches | Same as white bass |
| 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 | |||
| 0.64 feet below Normal Pool, releasing 18 CFS. | |||
SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| 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 to Good | 5"-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 | Fair to Good | up to 24" | Try cut bait, worms, or stink bait near wind blown areas in the morning and evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking of the season was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | up to 15" | Try using minnows or jigs near structure. Most Crappie are small with a few big ones mixed in. |
| Bluegill | Fair | up to 8" | Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around shallow structure. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor to Fair | up to 21" | Try soft plastics, spinner baits, and topwater lures near structure in the morning and evening. |
| General Comments | |||
| KDHE has issued a Blue Green Algae WARNING for Lake Afton: A harmful algal bloom is EXPECTED OR PRESENT Water is unsafe for humans and animals. Avoid all contact with water. Inhalation of spray or aerosols may be harmful. Do not let pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water. If fish are caught, clean well with potable water and eat fillet portion only. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WELLINGTON CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 6lbs | Fresh cut shad or stink baits on windy shorelines and points. |
| Wiper | Slow | There hasn't been much wiper activity this week. | |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 12 inch | Jigs and minnows near cover in water 6 to 14 feet deep. |
| Saugeye | Fair | up to 25 inch | Rocky shorelines, dams, and windy shorelines are all good locations. Jerk baits, crank baits, and medium sized fluke styled plastics are good lure choices. |
| General Comments | |||
WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | up to 10 lbs | Worms and stinkbait along windy shorelines. |
| Crappie | Fair | up to 11 inches | Minnows under a float near the flooded trees. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | up to 16 inches | Early and late in the day during low light periods has been the best. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and plastic worms are good selections. |
| Saugeye | Slow | Few reports this week | |
| General Comments | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Last Updated: 9/24/2021
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5 lbs | Chisholm North, Watson, Emery Park, the KDOT lakes and the other lakes in the Wichita Metro Area are excellent for Catfish. Try fishing with cut bait, worms, hot dogs, or stink bait in the morning or evening. The last Channel Catfish stocking in the Wichita metro area was on Sep 24th. |
| Crappie | Poor to Fair | Up to 12" | Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Try using minnows or a small jig near structure on warmer days. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | Up to 20" | 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, Sedgwick Co Park, and Chisholm north lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinner baits near structure. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | 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 structure. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ends April 15th. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. The last stocking of the season for KDOT East, Vic's Lake and Slough Creek was on March 16th. 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 | |||
| KDWPT facilities are open to the public. Please practice social distancing and observe all safety precautions put in place by staff. Thank you. For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus, visit http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/index.htm | |||
WINFIELD CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 9/16/2021
| 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 | Crappie are being caught on cover/brush in 8 to 14 feet of water. Jigs or minnows. | ||
| Channel catfish | Fair to Good | up to 4 lbs | Stink bait or cut cut bait on shallow wind blown points and shorelines. | ||
| Black bass | Fair to Good | up to 17" inch | Early and late in the day has been best. Largemouth in the weeds and trees and smallies in rocky areas and points. | ||
| White bass | Fair to Good | up to 14 inch | Open water areas where the wind is blowing. Points and ledges and the old road are good spots to check. | ||
| Wiper | Fair to Good | up to 24 inch | Same as white bass | ||
| Walleye | Fair | up to 26 inches | Walleye minimum length limit 18 inches. Look for summer walleye on north shore flats and points. Trolled crankbaits are a great choice this time of year. | ||
| 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. | |||||