Olathe - Lake Olathe Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Good | Up to 8 inches | Nightcrawler under a bobber fished near structure. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 5 lbs. | Channel catfish are being taken on live and cut baits. Target deep water as the water warms. New channel cats have been stocked in 2024 |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | Up to 6 lb. | Largemouth bass can be caught using jigs, finesse worms, and ned rigs near shallow structure. |
| Saugeye | Fair | Up to 4 lbs. | Slow moving jigs and worm presentations on deep water humps. |
| Wiper | Slow | Up to 11 lbs. | Use shad imitation baits and find bait fish near drop-offs. |
| White Crappie | Good | Most fish around 7 inches, but some are greater than 10 inches. | Jigs or minnows fished near brushpiles. Crappies will be moving to shallow water to spawn |
| General Comments | |||
| Caution!!! Asian Carp have made their way up stream to below Lake Olathe dam. Remember it is illegal to move fish from below dam to above the dam or use fish captured below dam for bait above the dam. | |||