Fishing
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Want to know where the best place for fishing is today? Here are some helpful links that will help you make your fishing destination decision!
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Fishing Applications and Fees
Anglers age 16 through 74, who have been bona fide residents of the state for 60 days immediately prior to buying a license, must have a resident license in possession while fishing in Kansas. All nonresidents 16 and older must have a valid nonresident license to fish in Kansas (unless fishing on a private pond not leased for public fishing). All licenses expire 365 days from the date of purchase, except five-day, lifetime, and 24-hour fishing licenses.
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KDWP offers different programs that are designed to improve your fishing experience.
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Angler Catches Last State Record Fish for Calendar Year 2023For Immediate Release:January 3, 2024 Contacts: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govAngler Catches Last State Record Fish for Calendar Year 2023SHAWNEE – Great Bend resident, Jason Cavender, is officially in the books as the Sunflower State’s newest (and last) stat ... Read More
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KDWP to Revamp Trout Season Following Suggestions from AnglersFor Immediate Release:October 16, 2023 Contacts: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairsnadia.marji@ks.gov Jessica Ward, Communications ManagerJessica.ward@ks.govKDWP to Revamp Trout Season Following Suggestions from AnglersPRATT – The time for trout fishing in Kansas is drawing nearer, and this year the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Pa ... Read More
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Kansas Resident Reels in 64-pound FishFor Immediate Release:June 7, 2023 Contact: Nadia Marji CMP®, Chief of Public Affairs (785) 338-3036nadia.marji@ks.govKansas Resident Reels in 64-pound FishSHAWNEE – Kansas is known far and wide for its storied history of big buffalo, but one “buffalo” in particular will be remembered for entirely different reasons – a smallmouth buffalo, that ... Read More