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 | Oct. 26 | Oct. 26 | Oct. 31 |
| 2nd Stocking | Nov. 16 | Nov. 16 | Jan. 6 | |
| 3rd Stocking | Dec. 16 | Dec. 16 | ||
| 4th Stocking | Feb. 20 | Feb. 20 | March 13 | |
| 5th Stocking | March 16 | March 16 | ||
| 6th Stocking | ||||
|
Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2022-23 Season | 0 | 6,800 trout | 10,750 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 | Oct. 31 | Nov. 1 |
| 2nd Stocking | March 13 | Dec. 16 |
| 3rd Stocking | Feb. 20 | |
| 4th Stocking | March 16 | |
| 5th Stocking | ||
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Total Estimated Trout Stocked for 2022-23 Season |
Map Information