| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 17 inches | Crappie are being caught around Bluegill and Crappie points using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Could also possibly catch some off the Dam using jigs and minnows. |
| Walleye | Fair | 10 to 29 inches | Walleyes are being caught off the bottom using night crawlers and/or minnows. |
| White Bass/ Wiper | Good | 10 to 28 inches | Fish are being caught lake wide casting jigs and roadrunners from the bank. |
| Catfish | Fair | 10 to 30 inches | Fish are being caught up in the shallows of coves and up to the west end. Would recommend fishing the shallow area with shrimp, cut bait, stink bait or shad off the bottom. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 22 inches | Fish are being caught in the coves and along the rocky shorelines using plastics and crank baits. |
| General Comments | |||
| WATER TEMPERATURE- 49° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1716.19 ---- 13.06' below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 3.67' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. Irrigation releases were shut off on 08-30-2024. Due to the low water levels (being below 1722 elevation) the main Reservoir has been closed to ALL BOATS from October 1 to April 1, 2025. The fish cleaning station has been closed for the winter. A boat cleaning facility (CD3) has been added by the fish cleaning station and is currently usable. If you have any questions regarding Kirwin Reservoir and the surrounding public lands, contact the USFWS at 785-543-6673. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. | |||
