Andover - Lake George Fishing Information
E. Central Ave, Andover, KS
City of Andover, 316-733-1303
From Central and Andover Rd., go east on Central past schools; park and pond are on the south side. Follow road around south and east to the pond.
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | Up to 5lbs | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be easilty caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor to fair | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs in deeper areas of the lakes. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor to Fair | Up to 20" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but fishing can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird/Sunflower Ponds, and Chisholm North lake. Try using soft plastics, crank baits, or spinnerbaits. |
| Bluegill | Fair to Good | Up to 10" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area but are especially good at Blackbird/Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig. |
| Rainbow Trout | N/A | up to 23" | Trout season ended on April 15th. No trout permit is needed to fish for or possess trout, but creel regulations are still applicable. Rainbow trout are stocked into KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. |
| General Comments | |||
| Catfish stockings have resumed! Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Urban-Fishing-Program for the stocking information. | |||
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 2 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
| Bluegill |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination