Trout Fishing Program
New for 2024: The Kansas trout season runs Dec. 1 - March 31 during the stocking period. During this season, some waters stocked with trout require a trout permit ($14.50) whether fishing for trout or not, while others require a trout permit only for anglers fishing specifically for trout.
Trout waters are listed on the Trout Season Info PDF.
NOTE: All residents age 16 through 74, and non-residents age 16 or older, must have a valid fishing license. Youth age 15 or younger must only possess a Youth Trout Permit ($7).
Trout permits are available HERE and are valid 365 days from the date of purchase.
Stocking dates will be announced at these approximate times: Dec. 1, Jan. 1, Feb. 1
Click here to view a listing of trout stocking locations.
After March 31, there still may be trout in ponds and lakes around the state. You may trout fish these waters without a trout permit after March 31; however, the limit of 5 trout per day, and 15 trout in possession, still apply.
LIMIT: The daily creel limit is 5 trout. The possession limit is 15 trout.
Some local governments in areas such as Kansas City have their own trout stocking programs. Many of these require a separate/local fee, but the state permit is not required; Contact local city and county recreation departments for complete details.
LAKES WHERE A TROUT PERMIT REQUIRED OF ALL ANGLERS
Coffeyville - Le Clere
Eisenhower State Park Pond
Walnut River Area in El Dorado SP (will not be stocked due to repairs needed)
Willow Lake at Tuttle Creek SP
Webster Stilling Basin (back for 2024-2025 trout season)
Sandsage Bison Range and WA Sandpits (Periodically Dry)
Vic’s Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park
Garnett Crystal Lake
Kings Lake-Emporia
O.J. Watson Park-Wichita
LAKES WHERE A TROUT PERMIT REQUIRED ONLY FOR TROUT ANGLERS
Colby Villa High Lake
Sherman County - Smoky Gardens Lake
Salina Lakewood Lake- **Changed to 2 trout creel 2019-2020 SEASON
Moon Lake on Fort Riley
Scott State Park Pond - Barrel Springs Pond
Hutchinson-Carey Park Pond (new location for 2024-2025 Trout Season)
Cimarron Grasslands Pits
Great Bend Vet's Lake
Meade State Fishing Lake
Cherryvale-Tanko Lake
Herington-Father Padilla Pond
Ft. Riley Cameron Springs
Shawnee Mission Lake (State Trout Permit required January of 2025)
Kill Creek Lake (State Trout Permit required January of 2025)
