Shawnee Mission Park Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 5/22/24

Species Rating Size Baits, Method, Location
Bluegill Fair Up to 8 inches Livebait under a bobber fished near deeper structure
Crappie Fair Up to 15 inches Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best.  A variety of small jigs will also work. Target medium depths for post spawn crappie.
Channel Catfish Fair Up to 6 lbs. Some being caught lake wide. Best bite with fresh cut bait. 
Wiper Slow Up to 9 lbs. Live bait and shad imitation baits along the dam are producing the best. Target wind blown points when possible 
Largemouth Bass Good Up to 4 lbs. Jigs, finesse worms, crawfish presentations and ned rigs near rocky and brushy structure. Fish spinner baits and swim baits in thee coming weeks as spawning bass move off their beds. 
Trout     Trout fishing will be ineffective due to rising water temps throughout the coming months.   
General Comments

In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. If you plan to fish for trout, a Johnson County trout permit is also required. Johnson County fishing/trout permits are available through Johnson County Parks and Recreation District and other select vendors.

Water temperatures should be near 74-75 degrees this weekend