Cheney Reservoir Fishing Information
GPS:
N37 43.154 W97 49.538
Surface Acres:
9,550 acres
Maximum Depth:
42 feet
Normal Lake Level:
1421.6 ft above msl
Current Lake Level:
0 feet high releasing 0 cfs
More reservoir information can be found at, http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ks/nwis/uv/?site_no=07144790
A bathymetric map of the reservoir showing depths and contours is available here: http://www.kwo.org/Reservoirs/ReservoirBathymetry/Rpt_Cheney_FINAL_report_082813_kbs.pdf
Cheney Reservoir Fishing Report - Updated: 11/15/2019
| SPECIES | RATING | SIZE | BAITS, LOCATION, METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Newsletter | All KDWPT fisheries districts are offering a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. The first few editions of the Cheney Fisheries District have been completed and are ready for distribution. | ||
| Zebra Mussels | Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS, AND BILGES!!! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. | ||
| White Bass and Wiper | Fair to Good | Up to 25" | Look for fish in water deeper than 10'. Vertical jigging spoons, swim baits, and flukes near the bottom. Look for birds indicating bait fish may be nearby. |
| Walleye | Poor | Up to 25" | Try using jigs and large minnows near drop offs and deeper water. |
| Crappie | Fair to Good | Up to 15" | Look for crappie near deeper structure. Try using live minnows, jigs, or a combination of both. |
| Blue Catfish | Fair | Up to 20 lbs | Fish with live or cut bait in deeper water or near a river channel with woody structure. If you aren't getting bites within 30 minutes, move to another location. Blue cats will move deeper as the water gets colder, but they will still bite. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 28" | Try fishing cut bait or stink bait on the windy side of the lake or deeper water. If you aren't getting bites within 30 minutes, move to another location. |
| White Perch | Fair to Good | Up to 12" | White perch are being caught using similar methods for Wipers and White bass. White perch cannot be used as live bait, but they do make good cut bait. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. All white perch in your possession must be dead. It is illegal to posses live white perch. |
| COMMENTS | |||
Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | 10" |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15" |
| Striped Bass | 2 | 21" |
| Walleye | 2 | 21" |
| Wiper | 2 | 21" |
| Blue Catfish | 5 | 35" |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Forecast Information
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| Water | Density | Preferred | Lunker | Big Fish | Biologist rating | 3 year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (>15”) | (>20”) | (>25”) | (LBS.) | (>15”) | ||
| CEDAR BLUFF | 6.38 | 0.21 | 0.00 | 3.87 | G | 5.53 |
| WILSON | 5.57 | 3.17 | 0.00 | 6.26 | G | 4.94 |
| GLEN ELDER | 3.08 | 0.38 | 0.00 | 4.63 | G | 3.58 |
| EL DORADO | 2.53 | 0.80 | 0.00 | 4.59 | G | 3.22 |
| KIRWIN | 2.20 | 1.07 | 0.13 | 6.56 | G | 2.18 |
| WEBSTER | 2.00 | 0.83 | 0.00 | 5.62 | G | 2.11 |
| MILFORD | 1.50 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 4.39 | G | 2.50 |
| MARION | 0.80 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 3.73 | F | 1.81 |
| CHENEY | 0.55 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 8.27 | F | 2.02 |
| LOVEWELL | 0.50 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 5.00 | F | 1.17 |
| WOLF CREEK | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.35 | F | 0.53 |
| MELVERN | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.40 | F | 0.29 |
| HILLSDALE | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 5.84 | F | 0.61 |
| POMONA | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 5.44 | F | 0.64 |
| CLINTON | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.94 | F | 0.54 |
| Water | Density | Preferred | Lunker | Big Fish | Biologist rating | 3 year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (>16”) | (>24”) | (>28”) | (LBS.) | (>16”) | ||
| BIG HILL | 4.60 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 6.16 | G | 4.68 |
| CLINTON | 4.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.33 | G | 5.48 |
| HILLSDALE | 4.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.04 | G | 4.53 |
| ELK CITY | 3.50 | 0.69 | 0.13 | 8.62 | G | 3.53 |
| MELVERN | 3.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.28 | G | 3.71 |
| WILSON | 3.07 | 0.37 | 0.03 | 9.23 | F | 2.46 |
| LOVEWELL | 3.00 | 0.60 | 0.20 | 13.58 | G | 3.35 |
| MARION | 2.60 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 11.70 | G | 3.73 |
| FALL RIVER | 2.33 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 9.59 | G | 1.56 |
| GLEN ELDER | 2.08 | 0.50 | 0.13 | 18.12 | G | 1.72 |
| POMONA | 1.83 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 5.03 | G | 2.74 |
| WEBSTER | 1.75 | 0.58 | 0.08 | 13.00 | G | 1.11 |
| TORONTO | 1.67 | 0.67 | 0.17 | 13.23 | G | 1.44 |
| PERRY | 1.45 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 6.86 | F | 2.05 |
| KIRWIN | 1.40 | 0.73 | 0.13 | 12.91 | G | 0.61 |
| KANOPOLIS | 1.31 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 5.11 | G | 2.17 |
| WOLF CREEK | 1.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.54 | G | 1.11 |
| JOHN REDMOND | 0.95 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 17.64 | G | 0.95 |
| LACYGNE | 0.92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.57 | G | 1.56 |
| CHENEY | 0.55 | 0.30 | 0.05 | 9.79 | G | 0.70 |
| MILFORD | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.48 | F | 0.80 |
| EL DORADO | 0.40 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.10 | F | 0.28 |
| SEBELIUS (NORTON) | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 13.21 | F | 0.27 |
| COUNCIL GROVE | 0.27 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 6.83 | F | 1.38 |
| CEDAR BLUFF | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.52 | P | 0.29 |
| Water | Density | Preferred | Lunker | Big Fish | Biologist rating | 3 year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (>9”) | (>12”) | (>15”) | (LBS.) | (>9”) | ||
| GLEN ELDER | 16.38 | 14.00 | 2.13 | 2.65 | E | 14.90 |
| CEDAR BLUFF | 12.50 | 12.04 | 4.71 | 1.99 | E | 14.09 |
| FALL RIVER | 8.67 | 7.00 | 2.17 | 2.56 | G | 4.72 |
| CLINTON | 7.94 | 6.31 | 1.31 | 3.13 | G | 8.75 |
| KANOPOLIS | 7.56 | 2.81 | 0.56 | 2.20 | G | 7.49 |
| MARION | 7.33 | 4.40 | 0.00 | 1.63 | G | 4.59 |
| JOHN REDMOND | 5.10 | 0.55 | 0.15 | 2.55 | G | 4.86 |
| LOVEWELL | 4.25 | 2.20 | 0.00 | 1.40 | G | 4.58 |
| TORONTO | 3.92 | 1.83 | 0.08 | 2.42 | G | 4.81 |
| MILFORD | 3.75 | 1.40 | 0.05 | 1.60 | F | 2.12 |
| KIRWIN | 3.47 | 2.73 | 0.53 | 2.33 | G | 2.63 |
| ELK CITY | 3.13 | 2.06 | 0.25 | 2.04 | G | 4.67 |
| COUNCIL GROVE | 2.93 | 1.13 | 0.00 | 1.26 | F | 1.49 |
| WOLF CREEK | 2.78 | 2.61 | 0.72 | 2.00 | G | 3.10 |
| BIG HILL | 2.70 | 2.70 | 0.40 | 2.23 | F | 3.09 |
| LACYGNE | 2.33 | 1.75 | 0.08 | 1.34 | G | 2.09 |
| PERRY | 2.25 | 0.30 | 0.00 | 1.28 | F | 3.33 |
| POMONA | 2.08 | 1.83 | 0.00 | 1.46 | F | 2.51 |
| WILSON | 2.00 | 1.93 | 0.33 | 2.28 | F | 2.19 |
| EL DORADO | 1.87 | 1.80 | 0.40 | 2.02 | F | 2.86 |
| MELVERN | 1.81 | 1.69 | 0.69 | 1.96 | F | 7.42 |
| WEBSTER | 1.42 | 0.83 | 0.08 | 1.71 | G | 4.33 |
| CHENEY | 1.40 | 1.30 | 0.15 | 2.12 | G | 4.62 |
| HILLSDALE | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 1.23 | F | 3.33 |
| Water | Density | Preferred | Lunker | Big Fish | Biologist rating | 3 year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (>16”) | (>20”) | (>24”) | (LBS.) | (>16”) | ||
| SEBELIUS (NORTON) | 11.00 | 5.40 | 0.20 | 8.56 | E | 9.73 |
| EL DORADO | 5.40 | 3.60 | 0.00 | 5.38 | G | 4.41 |
| CHENEY | 5.15 | 1.50 | 0.00 | 7.32 | G | 4.80 |
| MILFORD | 3.45 | 1.70 | 0.00 | 5.82 | G | 6.05 |
| KIRWIN | 3.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 | 6.21 | G | 2.19 |
| WEBSTER | 3.08 | 1.58 | 0.08 | 7.59 | G | 1.47 |
| MARION | 2.87 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 3.66 | G | 6.23 |
| GLEN ELDER | 2.17 | 2.17 | 0.21 | 8.27 | G | 2.50 |
| CLINTON | 1.19 | 0.94 | 0.00 | 5.49 | F | 1.02 |
| CEDAR BLUFF | 0.83 | 0.71 | 0.04 | 7.53 | F | 1.84 |
| LACYGNE | 0.83 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 5.25 | G | 0.87 |
| POMONA | 0.67 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 3.41 | G | 1.33 |
| COUNCIL GROVE | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 | 5.48 | F | 0.91 |
| LOVEWELL | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 4.88 | F | 0.57 |
| WOLF CREEK | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 4.90 | F | 0.17 |
| WILSON | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 5.66 | P | 0.03 |
| Water | Density | Preferred | Lunker | Biologist rating | 3 year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEBELIUS (NORTON) | 9.40 | 1.90 | 0.90 | G | 5.53 |
| KANOPOLIS | 7.69 | 5.81 | 0.44 | G | 5.15 |
| CEDAR BLUFF | 6.38 | 0.21 | 0.00 | G | 5.53 |
| WILSON | 5.57 | 3.17 | 0.00 | F | 4.94 |
| GLEN ELDER | 3.08 | 0.38 | 0.00 | G | 3.58 |
| EL DORADO | 2.53 | 0.80 | 0.00 | G | 3.22 |
| KIRWIN | 2.20 | 1.07 | 0.13 | G | 2.18 |
| WEBSTER | 2.00 | 0.83 | 0.00 | G | 2.11 |
| PERRY | 1.70 | 0.65 | 0.15 | G | 2.18 |
| MILFORD | 1.50 | 0.25 | 0.00 | G | 2.50 |
| COUNCIL GROVE | 1.47 | 0.33 | 0.13 | F | 1.67 |
| CLINTON | 0.94 | 0.88 | 0.50 | F | 1.92 |
| MARION | 0.80 | 0.07 | 0.00 | F | 1.81 |
| CHENEY | 0.55 | 0.15 | 0.05 | F | 2.02 |
| LOVEWELL | 0.50 | 0.15 | 0.00 | F | 1.17 |
| WOLF CREEK | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | F | 0.53 |
| MELVERN | 0.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 | F | 0.38 |
| HILLSDALE | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.08 | F | 0.61 |
| POMONA | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | P | 0.64 |
+Temperate Basses Combined Forecast
| Water | Density | Preferred | Lunker | Biologist rating | 3 year average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN ELDER | 18.54 | 16.17 | 2.33 | E | 17.40 |
| CEDAR BLUFF | 13.33 | 12.75 | 4.75 | G | 15.94 |
| SEBELIUS (NORTON) | 11.00 | 5.40 | 0.20 | G | 9.73 |
| MARION | 10.20 | 4.60 | 0.00 | G | 10.82 |
| CLINTON | 9.13 | 7.25 | 1.31 | G | 9.77 |
| FALL RIVER | 8.67 | 7.00 | 2.17 | G | 4.72 |
| KANOPOLIS | 7.56 | 2.81 | 0.56 | F | 8.33 |
| EL DORADO | 7.27 | 5.40 | 0.40 | G | 7.26 |
| MILFORD | 7.20 | 3.10 | 0.05 | G | 8.17 |
| KIRWIN | 6.87 | 3.13 | 0.53 | G | 4.82 |
| CHENEY | 6.55 | 2.80 | 0.15 | G | 9.42 |
| JOHN REDMOND | 5.10 | 0.55 | 0.15 | G | 4.90 |
| LOVEWELL | 4.65 | 2.30 | 0.00 | G | 5.15 |
| WEBSTER | 4.50 | 2.42 | 0.17 | G | 5.81 |
| TORONTO | 3.92 | 1.83 | 0.08 | G | 4.81 |
| COUNCIL GROVE | 3.33 | 1.53 | 0.00 | F | 2.40 |
| LACYGNE | 3.17 | 1.83 | 0.08 | G | 2.96 |
| ELK CITY | 3.13 | 2.06 | 0.25 | G | 4.67 |
| WOLF CREEK | 2.89 | 2.67 | 0.72 | G | 3.27 |
| POMONA | 2.75 | 1.92 | 0.00 | G | 3.84 |
| BIG HILL | 2.70 | 2.70 | 0.40 | F | 3.09 |
| PERRY | 2.25 | 0.30 | 0.00 | F | 3.33 |
| WILSON | 2.03 | 1.97 | 0.33 | G | 2.20 |
| MELVERN | 1.81 | 1.69 | 0.69 | F | 7.42 |
| HILLSDALE | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.00 | F | 3.33 |
Stocking Records Information
| Water | Water Type | Stocking Date | Source | Number Stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL DORADO RESERVOIR | RESV | 10/02/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 8505 |
| MELVERN RESERVOIR | RESV | 10/31/17 | - IOWA | 2000 |
| MELVERN RESERVOIR | RESV | 11/09/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 2012 |
| (FISH) GRAHAM CO-TREXLER POND | FISH | 10/23/17 | - MEADE FISH REARING STATION | 200 |
| EL DORADO RESERVOIR | RESV | 10/03/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 2264 |
| EL DORADO RESERVOIR | RESV | 10/02/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 2642 |
| EL DORADO RESERVOIR | RESV | 10/03/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 620 |
| CHENEY RESERVOIR | RESV | 11/09/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 1921 |
| PRATT FISH HATCHERY | OTHR | 11/07/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 300 |
| CHENEY RESERVOIR | RESV | 10/24/17 | - MEADE FISH REARING STATION | 3974 |
| MILFORD FISH HATCHERY | OTHR | 10/23/17 | - MEADE FISH REARING STATION | 841 |
| Total Requested | 18200 | |||
| Total Stocked | 25279 |
| Water | Water Type | Stocking Date | Source | Number Stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARLINGTON FISH HATCHERY | OTHR | 06/15/17 | - FARLINGTON HATCHERY | 12648 |
| CHENEY RESERVOIR | RESV | 06/13/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 52389 |
| LOVEWELL RESERVOIR | RESV | 06/13/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 23850 |
| Total Requested | 238378 | |||
| Total Stocked | 88887 |
| Water | Water Type | Stocking Date | Source | Number Stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/24/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 7119 |
| HILLSDALE RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/22/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 44321 |
| MILFORD RESERVOIR | RESV | 06/01/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 4625 |
| MILFORD RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/24/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 35211 |
| MILFORD RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/25/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 51539 |
| MILFORD FISH HATCHERY | OTHR | 05/24/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 53827 |
| CHENEY RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/24/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 71872 |
| HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/22/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 18119 |
| WEBSTER RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/23/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 110508 |
| KIRWIN RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/25/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 74937 |
| KIRWIN RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/30/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 41416 |
| KIRWIN RESERVOIR | RESV | 06/01/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 33758 |
| LOVEWELL RESERVOIR | RESV | 05/26/17 | - MILFORD HATCHERY | 49917 |
| BARBER SFL-LOWER | SFLS | 05/30/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 5194 |
| CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE | SFLS | 05/22/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 9522 |
| HERINGTON CITY LAKE-NEW | COML | 06/01/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 8063 |
| JEFFREY ENG. CTR.-AUX. MAKEUP LAKE | WMAS | 05/25/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 9000 |
| PRATT COUNTY LAKE | COML | 05/30/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 5194 |
| YATES CENTER CITY LAKE-NEW | COML | 05/31/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 3303 |
| JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER-MAKE UP LAKE | WMAS | 05/25/17 | - COMMERCIAL | 6250 |
| MINED LAND WA-CK/CR CO | WMAS | 06/01/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 5760 |
| (FISH) GRAHAM CO-TREXLER POND | FISH | 06/01/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 2105 |
| PRATT FISH HATCHERY | OTHR | 05/30/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 2426 |
| MEADE FISH REARING STATION | RPND | 06/01/17 | - PRATT HATCHERY | 6678 |
| Total Requested | 831100 | |||
| Total Stocked | 660664 |
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