La Cygne Reservoir Fishing Information

Counties:

Linn

GPS:

N38 20 40.67 W94 40 8.60

Surface Acres:

2,600 acres

Maximum Depth:

40 feet

Normal Lake Level:

841 msl

Current Lake Level:

below conservation pool

Lake Temperature:

varies with the time of year, but lake rarely freezes over completely

La Cygne, KS

SE of La Cygne

Kansas Department of Wildlife,Parks and Tourism, Don George, Fisheries Biologist 913-795-2218

www.linncountyks.com Linn County Park 913-757-6633

Lake levels vary some but normally are at conservation pool. There are three boat ramps in the main lake and one boat ramp in the cooling pool on the east side of the project. Two of these ramps are inside the Linn County Park and one ramp is maintained by KDWPT. Usability is determined by the weather. For winter time ramp conditions call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633. With cold weather anglers can always use the walk-in area on the east side of the lake. This trail provides access to the hot water outlet into the lake. In cold weather this is one of the premier angling spots. The warm water produced by the KCP&L Plant attracts quantities of bait fish and predators of all kinds. Best baits are shad imitations.

La Cygne Reservoir Fishing Report - Updated: 08/30/2021

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, Location

Channel, blue and flathead catfish,

Excellent

all sizes,

Recent sampling indicates that this lake supports good fishing for big blue cats, good channel channel and flatheads. Good baits are worm, frozen shad or liver, Sunfish or cut shad, prepared baits. Some blue catfish have been caught that are over 80 pounds. Catfishing can be very good just about any where along the shoreline. Trotlines are doing very well. There are two fish feeders by the Linn County Park Areas, these draw fish along the very angler friendly shoreline and improve angler success.

Crappie

Slow

9 - 12 inches

There has been alot of big crappie caught this year, many above 14 inches. Sampling indicates that there are still alot of good crappie here, most in the 10 -12 inch range. The crappie are usually close to structure. Some fish have been caught off the wall gates where water is released at the dam. Some fish caught off of marina coves and its usually good at the hot water outlet area. Best lures to use are jigs/ minnows, near structure.

Largemouth Bass

Good

varies but 16 to 20 inches is common

The water level is up and the forage fish and the bass are up in the newly flooded cover.

Largemouth bass fishing is good. Recent sampling indicates fish are in shallow, with some still on nests. Use cranks, plastic worms, lizards or spinner baits like shad imitations. Bass over 10 and close to 11 pounds have been caught in this lake.

White bass

Excellent

varies, some almost 2 pounds

Use shad imitations, silver spoons. Most of the fish caught in the area of the hot water outlet have been the 1 to 2 pound range. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up.

Wiper

Good

some up to 12 pounds

Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. Some fish are caught in the center of lake close to the current or around the hot water.

Carp

Good

all sizes

newly flooded shoreline cover makes for great bowfishing. bowfishing or fly casting

General Comments

The water level is great, just a little murky. The fish are waiting for you. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. The water level is good. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Overall the bass are steady, the channel catfish and wipers are improving.

BASSMASTERS has recognized LA CYGNE RESERVOIR in its TOP 10 bass lakes of the Midwest. We know La Cygne Reservoir is a great bass lake but its nice to receive this type of recognition from Bassmasters. For more information check out these two sites. There was a 6 pounder and a 7 pounder caught last week.

http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180707/kansas-la-cygne-reservoir-named-one-of-nations-top-100-bass-lakes

https://www.hayspost.com/2018/07/15/kansas-lake-is-one-of-the-countrys-top-100-bass-fishing-lakes/

For information on the Linn County Marina boat ramps call 913 757-6633. Fishing at La Cygne produces a mixed bag of fish from big blue, channel or flathead catfish, to white bass and wipers or crappie and largemouth bass. Good shoreline angler access is provided by the Linn County Park on the west side of the lake.

HOT WATER ACCESS. On the east side of the lake access to the hot water return, where a lot of fish are caught when its cold, is: at 69 HWY and Ks HWY 152, go east and drive across the dam on E.2200 Rd., turn north at Young Rd. and go West at E. 2400 Rd. to the parking lot. Anglers walk from the parking lot west on the path to the hot water return area. But this is a great place to fish.

This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. Another goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling.

Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633 for more information or camping, and cabins reservations.

Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake and Linn Valley Private Lake, we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat, motor, trailer and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water.

Get the family, get your friends and Go Fishing. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Don't move water from any lake.

Habitat improvement and shoreline enhancement continue to improve by adding Georgia cubes. I have added Georgia cubes to several areas to enhance angling especially along shoreline areas. The gps coordinates are:

Location La Cygne Reservoir

Habitat longititude latititude description date

hot water weir N 38 22.852 W 094 39.112 13 cubes 2017
big bass spot N 38 22.420 W 094 39.643 3 cubes 2017

Creel Length/Limits

Fishing Population	Creel Limit	Min Length Limit
Bluegill	unlimited
Black Bullhead	unlimited
Blue Catfish	5
Channel Catfish	10
Crappie	50
Flathead Catfish	5
Green Sunfish	unlimited
Largemouth Bass	5	18
Smallmouth Bass	5	18
Striped Bass	2	18
Wiper	2	18
Walleye	5	15
White Bass	unlimited

* 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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+Black Bass Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	3 yr avg	Size	Rating
Sebelius Reservoir	92.35	32.94	0.00	72.41	Reservoir	Good
Wilson Reservoir	84.21	49.85	2.32	52.41	Reservoir	Good
Webster Reservoir	73.53	21.18	0.00	40.74	Reservoir	Good
LaCygne Reservoir	55.42	33.13	6.02	51.34	Reservoir	Excellent
Big Hill Reservoir	54.62	25.21	2.52	32.28	Reservoir	Good
Kirwin Reservoir	42.35	34.71	0.00	32.39	Reservoir	Good
Glen Elder Reservoir	42.21	25.61	5.36	46.53	Reservoir	Good
El Dorado Reservoir	28.24	12.94	1.18	24.12	Reservoir	Fair
Wolf Creek Reservoir	20.77	18.46	5.38	34.21	Reservoir	Fair
Melvern Reservoir	12.75	5.29	1.57	19.85	Reservoir	Fair
Toronto Reservoir	10.46	5.88	0.00	10.46	Reservoir	Poor
Milford Reservoir	9.63	6.19	1.38	17.42	Reservoir	Fair
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	7.37	4.32	0.00	9.92	Reservoir	Fair
Kanopolis Reservoir	6.34	1.46	0.00	9.80	Reservoir	Poor
Clinton Reservoir	5.69	2.91	0.24	6.68	Reservoir	Fair
Perry Reservoir	5.11	2.84	0.57	14.43	Reservoir	Fair
Hillsdale Reservoir	3.96	2.64	0.22	5.58	Reservoir	Fair
Lovewell Reservoir	1.24	1.24	0.00	1.24	Reservoir	Poor

+Temperate Basses Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	3 yr avg	Size	Rating
Glen Elder Reservoir	22.83	15.33	3.38	20.35	Reservoir	Excellent
Webster Reservoir	17.08	5.42	0.17	11.31	Reservoir	Good
Clinton Reservoir	16.38	12.13	1.31	10.56	Reservoir	Good
Kanopolis Reservoir	15.19	3.33	0.76	16.19	Reservoir	Good
Marion Reservoir	11.60	3.60	0.20	11.84	Reservoir	Good
John Redmond Reservoir	10.00	8.57	0.95	7.92	Reservoir	Good
Hillsdale Reservoir	9.42	2.08	0.17	3.89	Reservoir	Good
Milford Reservoir	8.35	1.50	0.10	7.78	Reservoir	Good
Sebelius Reservoir	7.80	0.80	0.10	7.03	Reservoir	Good
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	7.71	7.58	2.63	8.74	Reservoir	Good
Cheney Reservoir	6.00	4.63	1.15	6.27	Reservoir	Good
El Dorado Reservoir	5.47	3.93	0.47	5.49	Reservoir	Good
Pomona Reservoir	5.29	2.43	0.00	3.49	Reservoir	Good
Perry Reservoir	5.17	1.57	0.35	2.97	Reservoir	Good
Kirwin Reservoir	5.00	2.17	0.75	5.96	Reservoir	Good
Big Hill Reservoir	4.30	3.90	0.60	3.33	Reservoir	Good
Wilson Reservoir	4.13	2.73	1.20	2.74	Reservoir	Good
Toronto Reservoir	2.58	2.42	0.25	2.37	Reservoir	Fair
Wolf Creek Reservoir	2.50	2.30	0.50	2.26	Reservoir	Good
Lovewell Reservoir	2.15	1.45	0.35	5.66	Reservoir	Fair
Fall River Reservoir	1.92	1.42	0.75	5.29	Reservoir	Fair
LaCygne Reservoir	0.57	0.50	0.21	3.08	Reservoir	Good
Melvern Reservoir	0.50	0.50	0.10	4.06	Reservoir	Fair
Council Grove Reservoir	0.29	0.14	0.00	1.72	Reservoir	Poor
Tuttle Creek Reservoir	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.05	Reservoir	Poor
Elk City Reservoir	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.54	Reservoir	Fair

+Crappie Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	3 yr avg	Size	Rating
Pomona Reservoir	23.83	6.83	1.89	19.80	Reservoir	Excellent
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	20.22	2.17	0.00	9.11	Reservoir	Good
Marion Reservoir	17.13	4.13	1.50	12.84	Reservoir	Good
Lovewell Reservoir	14.00	2.50	0.36	33.17	Reservoir	Good
Kirwin Reservoir	13.88	12.00	3.88	18.81	Reservoir	Good
Hillsdale Reservoir	12.56	7.88	1.31	20.98	Reservoir	Good
Tuttle Creek Reservoir	11.81	10.25	1.25	11.81	Reservoir	Excellent
Sebelius Reservoir	11.60	6.20	0.40	14.87	Reservoir	Good
Melvern Reservoir	9.94	6.75	0.63	11.60	Reservoir	Good
El Dorado Reservoir	9.88	8.63	3.63	7.51	Reservoir	Good
Glen Elder Reservoir	7.79	4.08	0.54	9.93	Reservoir	Good
Webster Reservoir	7.38	2.31	0.00	9.02	Reservoir	Good
Toronto Reservoir	6.38	2.50	0.81	8.15	Reservoir	Good
Big Hill Reservoir	5.70	2.60	0.70	5.00	Reservoir	Good
Milford Reservoir	5.56	4.13	1.38	5.56	Reservoir	Good
Perry Reservoir	5.50	4.56	0.67	13.59	Reservoir
Wolf Creek Reservoir	5.00	2.29	0.41	4.94	Reservoir	Fair
Horsethief Reservoir	4.40	0.00	0.00	6.80	Reservoir	Fair
Fall River Reservoir	4.19	0.81	0.63	5.47	Reservoir	Good
Council Grove Reservoir	3.62	2.62	0.92	5.07	Reservoir	Good
Kanopolis Reservoir	2.92	1.58	0.17	7.56	Reservoir	Good
Clinton Reservoir	2.75	1.94	0.25	18.31	Reservoir	Fair
Cheney Reservoir	2.40	1.40	0.00	2.40	Reservoir	Fair
LaCygne Reservoir	1.62	0.94	0.31	3.10	Reservoir	Good
John Redmond Reservoir	1.44	1.13	0.13	4.13	Reservoir	Fair
Elk City Reservoir	1.00	0.44	0.44	7.16	Reservoir	Good
Wilson Reservoir	0.53	0.53	0.20	1.09	Reservoir	Fair

Stocking Records Information

+Largemouth Bass Stocking

Water	Water Type	Stocking Date	Number Stocked
LEBO CITY LAKE	COML	5/21/2020	817
CRAWFORD STATE FISHING LAKE	SFLS	5/21/2020	3777
MOLINE NEW CITY LAKE - NORTH	COML	6/3/2020	3135
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	RESV	6/5/2020	56423
Melvern Reservoir	RESV	6/9/2020	16744
Melvern Reservoir	RESV	6/9/2020	8350
Middle Creek State Fishing Lake	SFLS	6/9/2020	2905
CRAWFORD STATE FISHING LAKE	SFLS	6/10/2020	4038
Kanopolis Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	7394
Kanopolis Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	5589
Kanopolis Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	2929
Kanopolis Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	7771
Kanopolis Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	11614
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	10026
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	5106
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/11/2020	4257
Hillsdale Reservoir	RESV	6/16/2020	20554
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/16/2020	369
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/16/2020	6863
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/16/2020	8852
El Dorado Reservoir	RESV	6/16/2020	36
MOLINE NEW CITY LAKE - NORTH	COML	6/17/2020	11978
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	RESV	6/17/2020	32637
Hillsdale Reservoir	RESV	6/17/2020	8028
Hillsdale Reservoir	RESV	6/17/2020	1147
LaCygne Reservoir	RESV	6/24/2020	26500
		Total:	267839

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