Texas Lake Waterfowl Report - Updated: 12/19/24

Waterfowl numbers Approximately 900 ducks observed 12/19 - mostly mallards with a few pintails and green-winged teal.  2ND SEGMENT OPENS 12/21 and runs through 1/5/25.
Water levels Currently, pool 1 is nearly full and is mostly open water.  Pool 2 has water with thick vegetation - mostly smartweed.  Pool 3B has water.  Pool 4 has some water.  Pool 6 is nearly full and is mostly open water.  Pool 7 is nearly dry.  Pool 8 is full with disked openings in smartweed.  There is some water north of pool 6. Pool 9 is 75% full. 
Hunting conditions  
Expected hunting success THE FIRST SEGMENT OF THE LOW PLAINS EARLY ZONE DUCK SEASON ENDED ON 12/8/24.  2ND SEGMENT IS 12/21/24 - 1/5/25
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Teal Season (Low Plains Zone):  9/14/24 - 9/29/24

Youth, Veteran, Active Military Waterfowl (Low Plains Early Zone):  10/5/24 - 10/6/24

Regular Ducks (Low Plains Early Zone):  10/12/24 - 12/8/24 and 12/21/24 -1/5/25

Daily check-in and harvest reporting is required

Check-in/Check-out on The Web

  1. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin
  2. Click the “Check-in/Check-out” link in the top menu

Check-in/Check-out on The App

  1. Download “Go Outdoors KS” from the Apple or Google Play store
  2. Click “Check-in/Check-out”
  3. Select a location
  4. Login with KDWP credentials
  5. Complete and submit “Check-in" form

Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area.