Osage State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
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Current Fishing Condition | |||
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Bluegill | Good | Up to 0.25 lbs | Bluegill are preparing to spawn. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. Worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners are producing fish. |
Channel catfish | Good | 0.5-5 lbs | Catfish are being caught using liver, stink bait, shad, nightcrawlers and cut bait. Warming water temperatures have resulted in improved catches. |
Largemouth bass | Good | 0.5-2 lbs | Largemouth Bass are preparing to spawn. Fish can be found near aquatic vegetation, rock jetties, and brush piles. |
General Comments | |||
Note: Zebra Mussels were found at this lake April 27, 2017. Lake users should clean, drain and dry fishing equipment and boats to keep from moving zebra mussels to other waters. GPS coordinates for cube clusters placed on 7/13/21 are: 1. N 38.772333 W 95.672267 4. N 38.767067 W 95.668917 2. N 38.77125 W 95.671467 5. N 38.76465 W 95.67415 3. N 38.771017 W 95.6731 6. N 38.76345 W 95.674617 Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visit www.ksfishderby.com for more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp |