Elk City Reservoir Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Good | 8-14" | Crappie fishing is good. Look for fish to be deeper up by the dam or near the river channel in the reservoir. Vertical jigging has been working best. |
| Blue and channel catfish | Fair | 18-30" | Catfishing has been slow. Look for fish to be finishing up spawning. Drifting the flats should produce some fish. Shad has been working best. |
| White Bass | Fair | 10-14" | The white bass fishing has been slow. Look for white bass near the dam. Plastic swim baits have been working best. |
| Outlet | Fair | 12-20" | Fishing has slowed as release has stopped. |
| The Blue Catfish regulation has passed and now is in effect. The new regulation allows 10/day with only 1 fish greater than 30 inches. Water Level Current water levels and discharge can be viewed HERE. District Newsletter We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. Youth/Mentor Pond The Elk City State Park Youth/Mentor pond is now open. The pond is open to anglers 15 and younger as well as their mentor. A mentor may take more than one youth fishing, but only one mentor may fish per youth they accompany. Two channel catfish can be harvested daily, but largemouth bass are catch and release only. See the park office for more information. | |||