Douglas State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
Channel catfish | Good | 0.5-4 lbs | Catfish are being caught using nightcrawlers, minnows, stink bait, shad, and sunfish. Warming water temperatures have resulted in improved catches |
Largemouth Bass | Good | 0.5-3 lbs | Largemouth Bass are preparing to spawn. Fish can be found in shallow water in depths of 2-8 ft near aquatic vegetation and brush piles. A 6.5lb bass was captured and released during a recent fisheries survey. Although, most fish are 12 - 15 inches. |
Bluegill | Good | Up to 0.33 lbs | Bluegill are preparing to spawn. Fish can be found in shallow water, where they are beginning to make spawning beds. Target bluegill using worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners. |
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General Comments | |||
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Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visit www.ksfishderby.com for more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass |