Sherman County Smoky Gardens Fishing Information
Counties:
GPS:
39.18758 -101.75716
Surface Acres:
10.7 acres when full
Maximum Depth:
10 feet
Normal Lake Level:
At the top of the dam spillway.
Current Lake Level:
Within 1' of full pool elevation.
Sherman County 785-899-4800
Lake has been recently renovated and refilled. Fish population establishment is currently underway.
Creel Length/Limits
Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
---|---|---|
Bluegill | 0 | Catch and Release Only |
Channel Catfish | 2 | 15" |
Largemouth Bass | 0 | Catch and Release Only |
Trout | 5 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Trout Stocking Information
View Trout Stocking Program Information
Northwest Region Trout Stocking Schedule
Department-owned Waters – Trout Stockings by KDWPT
Northwest Region |
Webster Reservoir Stilling Basin |
Glen Elder State Park Pond |
Kanopolis Seep Stream | Sherman County Smoky Gardens |
1st Stocking | Will not be stocked This year | October 28 | October 28 | November 4 |
2nd Stocking | November 30 | November 30 | December 21 | |
3rd Stocking | December 21 | December 13 | February 16 | |
4th Stocking | February 15 | February 15 | ||
5th Stocking | February 21 | March 11 | ||
6th Stocking | March 18 | March 16 | ||
Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2021-22 Season | 0 | 8,450 trout | 13,100 trout | 1,500 trout |
Community Lake Stockings - Please contact local city offices for dates of stockings if not listed below
Northwest Region |
Colby Villa High 785-460-4400 |
Salina Lakewood Lake 785-826-7275 |
1st Stocking | November 4 | November 15 |
2nd Stocking | February 16 | December 13 |
3rd Stocking | March 21 | February 21 |
4th Stocking | March 16 | |
5th Stocking | ||
Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2021-22 Season |
Map Information