Special Fishing Programs for You

Master Angler Award
Master Angler Award

If you catch a fish, by any legal means, that is at least as large as the lengths shown in the Master Angler Award

Master Angler Award Application (PDF)

Urban Fishing Program
Urban Fishing Program

To improve fishing opportunities in urban areas where the demand for fish exceeds the supply, the Department created an urban fish stocking program

Urban Program Information/Locations

Urban Stocking Schedule: April - July

Urban Stocking Schedule: August - October

Fishing Impoundments and Stream Habitats - F.I.S.H. Program
Fishing Impoundments and Stream Habitats - F.I.S.H. Program

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) leases private waters from landowners for public fishing.

WIFA Program Information

WIFA Program Rules

WIFA Atlas

Pond Management
Pond Management

Approximately 100,000 Kansas ponds offer some of the best fishing the state has to offer. Here is information on keeping the fishing that good.

Pond Management Information

Online Guide to Producting Fish in KS Ponds

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