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PRATT – If you’ve looked at Kansas’ 2018 Fishing Forecast or followed the Weekly Fishing Reports at ksoutdoors.com, you know that Kansas anglers have enjoyed amazing fishing this year. But have you ever wondered how this happens? The revenue from the fishing license you purchase, along with funding from the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Resto ... Read More


Lakes statewide to be stocked with trout through April 15, 2007 PRATT -- The Kansas trout season begins Oct. 15 and runs through April 15, 2007. During this cool period of the year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) stocks rainbow trout in designated waters throughout the state. Anyone fishing for trout in these waters must ... Read More


Wildlife and Parks stocks rainbow trout in river above Webster ReservoirSTOCKTON — To enhance the Kansas trout fishing experience, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) stocked 500 rainbow trout in the South Fork Solomon River above Webster Reservoir on March 9. Flows in the river have been adequate, and anglers should enjoy this ... Read More


Later turnover of stilling basin temporarily impairs water quality HAYS -- Poor water quality conditions at the Cedar Bluff Stilling Basin have prompted Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) officials to delay the start of the annual trout season at Cedar Bluff. With the season opening Sunday, Oct. 15, at designated areas, the Web ... Read More


Feb. 23, 2012
Trout stocked Oct. 15-April 15 in more than 30 waters throughout the statePRATT — Are you itching for turkey season but can’t wait until April to enjoy the thrill of the outdoors? Try trout fishing.The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) trout stocking program offers an exciting late-winter opportunity for an ... Read More


From bass and bluegill to sauger and walleye, Kansas anglers have it all PRATT -- The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has completed its 2006 stocking of fish raised in state hatcheries at Farlington, Meade, Milford, and Pratt, including millions of fish from newly-hatched to 8 inches long. Approximately 74.7 million predaceous ... Read More


Stocking program allows opportunity to take rainbow trout Oct. 15-April 15The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' (KDWP) trout program creates a popular winter opportunity for anglers across the state. This stocking program provides fish at 27 sites across Kansas and affords fast action when other fishing can be slow. Rainbow trout, native ... Read More


Some waters require a permit whether fishing for trout or not PRATT -- A new fishing regulation that went into effect Jan. 1 mandates that during the Oct. 15-April 15 trout season, some waters stocked with trout require a trout permit ($12.15) whether fishing for trout or not. Anglers fishing other trout-stocked waters are required to have a ... Read More