McPherson State Fishing Lake Fishing Information
Address:
2450 Pueblo Road if on west side of lake; 2475 Pueblo Road if on east side of lake
Canton, KS
67428
Counties:
GPS:
38.4819 -97.4682
Surface Acres:
46 acres
Maximum Depth:
30 feet
Normal Lake Level:
Full
Canton, KS
6 miles, N, 2 ½ miles W of Canton
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 620-628-4592
McPherson State Fishing Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 09/17/2018
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Fair | 1 - 5 lbs. | Fair. Catfishing has been slow recently. Try dip-bait on sponges, worms, and/or liver near the shore during the evenings or deeper during the day. | |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-13" | Fair. Few reports of crappie being caught near the bank and on brush piles. Small chartreuse and pink jigs have been working well. The bite has slowed but should pick up as the water temps decrease a bit. | |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | Up to 6 lb. | Fair. Slow, but a few large bass have been caught and several smaller fish are active. The topwater bite is fair in the mornings and evenings. Try darker colored soft plastics in the brush and vegetation. Try vibrating jigs and spinnerbaits on windy days. With warm water temps, bass aren't as shallow during the day. Try offshore flats and creek channels with finesse tactics on the bottom (shaky-head worm, jig). | |
| Saugeye | Poor | 15-26" | Poor. Only a few Saugeye have been reported. Try dragging chartreuse, white, or pink jigs tipped with an earthworm around points. Small, deep-running crankbaits should produce as well. Fish slow and on the bottom towards evening and at night. Remember) The minimum length limit has changed from 18" to 21" and only 2 fish can be kept per day. | |
| General Comments Water temperature: 78 degrees | ||||
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Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15" |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 13-18" protected slot |
| Bluegill | ||
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Redear Sunfish | ||
| Saugeye | 2 | 21 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
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