Montgomery State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | 14-24" | Catfishing remains good. Look for fish to move shallower in the evenings. If we get any runoff look for them to move up into the creek. Shad sides have been working best. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | 8-18" | Largemouth bass fishing has stayed good. They have been found near the brush piles throughout the lake. Slow fishing soft plastics has worked best. Some very nice fish were sampled this spring. |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-12" | Crappie fishing has been good. Look for fish in the deeper brush piles. Minnows or small jigs have been working best. |
| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Good | 6-8" | Bluegill and redear fishing remains good. Fish have moved off of spawning areas and will be near deeper structure. Jigs tipped with a worm have been working best. |
| General Comments | |||
| The lake has filled up and is more easily navigated with a boat. A bathymetric map is available for Montgomery State Fishing Lake at the link above. 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. | |||