BOAT RAMP UPDATE: All boat ramps are open. Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait lake wide. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Casting swimbaits and crankbaits around the fishing piers and along well defined creek channel breaks. Some are being taken on the flats with crankbaits. The channel cat population in this lake is doing well, and during our sampling we saw a few walleye, as well as some sizeable flatheads. Walleye have been stocked on the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Units 7, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 31, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, and 44 to provide an additional species and angling opportunity on the wildlife area. Crappie are feeding on small gizzard shad blown up on shoreline. Anglers have the opportunity to harvest fishes generally associated with moving water. A good population of both species is present in this lake. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Minnows under a bobber over deep water will be your best bet. Lake users should clean, drain and dry fishing equipment and boats to keep from moving zebra mussels to other waters. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. The southwest corner of the lake and the northern 2 coves tend to be good spots. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Overall the bass are steady, the channel catfish and wipers are improving. Live minnows under a bobber, spinners, or 1/8-1/16 ounch jigs with twister tails will all be good options. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print, POTTAWATOMIE STATE FISHING LAKE NO. Warm weather will really speed up the fishing. Willow Lake (located below the Tuttle Creek dam) is stocked with rainbow trout during the cooler months. The fishing conditions are very similar to that of a large farm pond. 1 - This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. The lake has maintained a moderate to low level largemouth bass population through the years. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. Last Updated: 8/11/2022 Print. Two paddlefish may be harvested daily and six may be harvested in a season. The Jeffrey Energy Center Lakes and Perry Reservoir both have zebra mussels and with Shawnee State Lake being close it is at high risk. Spend the day out on the largest manmade lake in North America. Brown trout tend to be more seclusive than rainbow trout, so early morning and evening hours will be your best bet. Tobacco Garden Creek. LOVEWELL RESERVOIR - up to 36 inches, with a lot of 18 to 24 inch "eater" sized fish. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), we'd like to remind you to "CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY" all watercraft before and after entering this lake. Near the standing timber or shoreline cover early and late in the day on plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits. Wipers can be caught along with white bass so it is important to properly identify your catch before putting it on a stringer. We recently stocked 2000 channel catfish. Use a jig, spinner, worm, or crank bait around stumps and brush in river and Walnut Creek. A few fish over 35"MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT IS 35". If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. A blue catfish tagging project in underway at El Dorado. Tobacco Use among Missouri Middle and High School Students 2003-2009. The most popular species caught here are Northern pike, Walleye, and White bass.108 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Try using minnows or jigs in 8-15 feet of water. Largemouth bass numbers have really improved and continues to produce great fishing. Coordinates for brushpiles constructed March 2018. Anglers have been doing well the last two weeks on commercial dough baits. Channel catfish are being caught on a variety of baits including nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and cut bait. Caution!!! For largemouth bass try fishing some of the standing timber and weedbeds with spinners and buzzbaits. Boat and kayak anglers may have luck trolling deeper water and cove habitats as well. FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - Crappie numbers have been low for a few years but are trending up due to good spawns in 2017 and 2018. 2,500 small 8 to 10-inch brown trout were stocked on October 22, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, Check out this video from Brent Chapman fishing for bass in Critzer Lake! If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Pittsburg-Fishing-District. Zebra mussels were verified in Winfield City Lake in December 2006. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html. However, they have been doing better in recent years. The reservoir also supports some larger walleye and blue catfish, though in low numbers. Lures that work best in cold water are small bass jigs, small soft plastics, jerkbaits, and lipless crankbaits. Rainbow trout have been stocked! Rocky shorelines on flukes early and late in the day. Protect our waters don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! Hope to see some 15 inch sauger by late summer or early fall. Remember the length and creel limits. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. It shall be legal to take fish from this project as designated by this order. 10 to 18 deep near brush or timber on jigs. BASSMASTERS has recognized LA CYGNE RESERVOIR in its TOP 10 bass lakes of the Midwest. This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. STAY UP TO DATE ON FISH STOCKINGS, FISH SAMPLING, AND FISH HABITAT PROJECTS: As District Fisheries Biologists, we send out a newsletter to inform anglers of fish sampling result, aquatic outreach events, fish stockings, and habitat improvement projects, for example. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. The lake map for Neosho State Fishing Lake can be found at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-MapsThis link will provide you with a link for all bathymetric lake maps for the state of Kansas. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. Coves in southern third of the Reservoir have some locally good largemouth bass populations. Need to find new waters! Channel Catfish) Fish can be found from shallow to moderate depths. A strong year class of 4-6 inch fish were recorded during a recent survey. Most of the larger white bass range from 12 to 16 inches and wipers up to 8 lbs. Water Level:As of October 7th, Melvern Reservoir was 1.4ft below normal pool level with 20 cfs discharge. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. The lake supports high numbers of 2 to 8 pounders. White bass numbers have been low due to limited spawning success for most of the last decade. Shad imitations are producing bites. Fish are moving into the shallows at night to feed. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. Any depth changes, or structure, will hold fish and can be caught by a variety of methods, such as trolling or vertical jigging. Catfishing has slowed with cooler water temps. Eurasian watermilfoil can also impact the fish community in a lake, so please be sure to inspect and clean your fishing gear. Channel catfish can be caught on cut bait, worms, and stink bait. Additionally, 12-14 inch fish are present. Use soft plastics to works bait through and around vegetation and brush piles. Shad imitation baits will also produce bites. Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, bait buckets, and recreational watercraft before and after launching your boat. Anglers need to check into the Jeffrey Energy Center Guard House located north of St. Mary's, then west off K-63 Hwy. Fishing with jigs and minnows around the deeper brush piles or cube clusters will produce fish. As of October 2022, most of these saugeye had already reached 14 inches and the bulk of 2021 year-class should exceed the 15" minimum length limit by spring. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Tuttle Creek has zebra mussels whichmakes the lake, the River Pond and Rocky Ford designated as Aquatic Nuisance Species waters. Crappie should be grouped up offshore relating to structure and brush. Fishing cut bait, frozen shrimp or stink bait lake wide. The water clarity will affect fishing, depending on time of day, so don't hesitate to fish the trees that can be found in deeper water. Night crawlers or prepared stink baits fished on windy points or where the wind is blowing in to the shoreline. Bass numbers are improving but would still be considered an overall low population. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. Fresh cedar tree fish habitat brush piles were installed this winter and can be located by using the link below. The lake and the connected river system maintains a good channel catfishpopulation and has been one of the best places around to catch channel over 8 pounds. Using slab spoons or live minnows is also producing some fish right now along brush piles and in the river channel. Currently, the water level is 4.31 feetlower than it was one year ago, at this time. BONE CREEK RESERVOIR - The fish feeders are ON. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. NEBO STATE FISHING LAKE - Try black and white jigs under a float. Started releasing water out of the irrigation canal on 7-4-2022 and shut it off on 7-19-2022. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Maximum stay is two weeks. Pattern fish withjigs, spinners, gizzard shad plugs, lots of smaller fish but larger fish like 5 to 7 pounds are available. This will allow for anglers to view the depths of the lake to choose different habitats and lake features to fish for different species, year-round. Best baits tend to be worms or commercial catfish baits. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using shrimp, liver and shad on the bottom. Use a jig, worm, spinner or crank bait around stumps and brush in the river. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell when leaving water bodies. Anglers still-fishing various baits like power bait, worms, marshmallows, and corn alone or in combination can be effective. Best known for producing record amounts of Walleye, the lake also offers Northern Pike, Salmon, Sauger and Smallmouth Bass. have been reported. Trout Program information can be found HERE. There is some habitat cubes along the dock and a big brush pile along the point just North of the boat ramp. Fish are moving into the shallows during dawn and dusk to feed. Look for where shad are schooled up. Lake Sakakawea doesnt have an off-season and neither do we Tobacco Gardens accommodates ice fishermen all winter. The fish feeder is ON. While many anglers might associate El Dorado Reservoir with monster walleye, hard-fighting wipers, or slab crappie, blue catfish are developing a following in the 8,000-acre impoundment. Water is dirty so choose baits that will make a lot of noise both in color and in sound. Recently there were 2,800 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Rules meeting Friday night (jan 18) at 6pm. about 12 oClock Capt. This lake containsZebra Musselsplease help stop the spreadClean, Drain, and Dryyour boat and equipment after leaving this water body. We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! There have been reports of flathead catfish being caught up to 30 lbs. spoons, crank baits are good, use shad imitations. Target bluegill using worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners. 2 + 2 = ? Some good bass and catfish were caught this week. Reports of soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits producing fish around structure. For more information on lakes in the New Strawn district click the following link. Cold front will push fish offshore. Buzzard Bay boat ramp is currently being repaired and is out of service for the time being. The 2021 sampling effort collected the most channel catfish in nine years with 11% of them over 28 inches. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. Rural Leavenworth, Inc. also received a Friends of Reservoirs grant and purchased artificial habitat to place in the lake. Please prove that you are human by solving the equation *. Click, near gravel banks and vegetation on small jigs and worms, 10 ft deep near ledges on jigs and minnows, near windy flats and flooded brush on cut bait and worms, on jigs, spinnerbaits, or crankbaits 5-15ft deep near docks, points, and brush, along dam and deeper points/banks on jigs and spoons, along dam and points on spinners and jigs. Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. There are some artificial structures placed that haven't been added to the above map yet: This is a generic report and will be updated as information becomes available. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. The fish are waiting for you. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. The marina has two concrete boat ramps and multiple docks along the resort for Tobacco Garden visitors. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Lake Shawnee. Be sure to CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY all equipment that comes in contact with the water to keep from spreading them to another lake. Zebra mussels, white perch, and asian carp are all invasive species that can be found in Kansas. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. A mentor may take more than one youth fishing, but only one mentor may fish per youth they accompany. The creel limit of fish over 9 inches is five per day and there is still unlimited daily harvest of fish less than 6 inches. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Habitat improvement and shoreline enhancement continue to improve by adding Georgia cubes. County. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. Best luck would come from a boat or kayak in the coves further up each of the arms. There are good numbers of crappie in the reservoir so success can be had year-round. Hopefully, the population rebounds in the near future. Boller Point ramp is shallow but usable by shallow drafted vessels. Some baits to try would be jerkbaits, swimbaits, jigs, and live bait. We know La Cygne Reservoir is a great bass lake but its nice to receive this type of recognition from Bassmasters. The best bite has been on warm afternoons. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird/Sunflower Ponds, and Chisholm North lake. Trolling and vertical jigging techniques will be a good technique to try. The catfish and crappie are very nice this year. Try using minnows or a small jigs in deeper areas of the lakes. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, KIRWIN RESERVOIR - Rocky Ford , a river fishery, is located just south of the Tuttle Creek Dam on the Big Blue River. This currently includes Granite Creek, North Fork River, Carr Creek, and Walnut Creek. With this designation, regulations arein effect primarily aimed at discouraging water containing microscopic zebra mussel larvae from leaving the property and establishing in new waters. The main body of the reservoir doesn't have the necessary largemouth bass habitat to support a high-density bass population. If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link: Catfishing has slowed. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. lake wide, use silver crank and spinner baits, or dark jigs, small baits and worms under floats, along weedbeds around fish attractors, also try the dam and rocky structure in the south half of the lake with jigs or minnows, some small fish but some real good ones also, with 50 limit. There was a 6 pounder and a 7 pounder caught last week. Ran into a pile of 14+ inchers while electrofishing this spring. Try using large jerk baits or spinner baits. Auxiliary Lake is closed to anglers until March for the waterfowl hunting season. Catfishing has slowed. Look for crappie near the dam or in brush in the Elk River. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvw2uz3oH0, Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Bullhead, ELK CITY RESERVOIR - Results from the 2011 Missouri Youth Tobacco Survey. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and weather changes. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake, no fishing permits required. Catfish are being caught using liver, stink bait, shad, nightcrawlers and cut bait. https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Formsand click on Cheney Fishing District. Shad sides are the preferred bait. The GPS coordinates for the new brushpile locations are as follows (Updated 10/13/2021): N37.644641, W 094.810386 (North boat ramp), N37.643394, W 094.811154 (Marina northeast dock), N 37.641860, W 094.812640 (Marina Cove southwest dock), N 37.643614, W 094.811419 (Marina Cafe dock), N 37.641616, W 094.813571 (Marina Cove, west end), N 37.641749, W 094.812921 (Marina Cove, southwest dock), N 37.641966, W 094.806699 (East Cove, east bank), N 37.641278, W 094.807183 (East Cove, southwest bank), N 37.641637, W 094.807649 (East Cove, northwest bank), N 37.642103, W 094.807946 (East Cove, north point). Recent sampling indicates a good population with majority of fish 14 to 19 inches. Size structures are from 2022 October test netting and 2021 May electrofishing for largemouth bass. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK LAKE - Great place to take a kid with worms and a bobber. Flukes and jig and crawler on windy points. GPS Coordinate locations for all brushpiles. Prepared baits, shrimp, chicken liver, and shad will be good baits to try. Lake users should follow recommended control practices found HERE . Using fresh cut bait such as shad or carp usually is best for blue catfish. All other boat ramps are open for use. NEOSHO STATE FISHING LAKE - REMEMBER!! The species did produce a robust spawn in 2021 which has helped bolster the fishery. However, the fish in the lake are big and we saw surprisingly high numbers of 5 pound fish this spring hiding in the cattails. Bass 13 to 18 inches long are protected at this lake. CAUTION: DO NOT TRANSFER LIVE BAIT FROM ONE BODY OF WATER TO ANOTHER!!! Make sure you drain all water from the boat before you leave the boat ramp area!!! Using a variety of jigs or minnows can catch fish this time of year. Fish are in deeper water along the 10ft. Look for crappie in deeper water, fish the standing timber near the creek channel or old road beds. As things warm up, lures or live baits do well at times. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. If you want to keep up with what is going on with Clinton Reservoir, If you want to keep up with fisheries developments at Lonestar. The GPS coordinates for those existing brushpiles are as follows: N37.642683, W 094.806843 (Northeast corner dock), 37.641414, W 094.807232 (East cove dock on west side of cove), N37.640050, W 094.809163 (Middle arm, east side), N37.637126, W 094.811680 (East fishing pier). Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. Blue Catfish Tagging Project Underway at El Dorado. N 38.76465 W 95.67415, 3. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Crappie are feeding on small gizzard shad blown up on shoreline. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Several good reports of multi-species action on the dam! MARION COUNTY LAKE - Catfish seek deep holes in winter. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and . Cash payout plus door prizes. Use a small hook with a small piece of work or panfish lures. Try deeper catfish humps and structure near bluffs. Locations were marked with GPS using datum NAD83: 1) N38.99217 W095.63188, 2) N39.00736 W095.62968, 3) N38.99254, W095.63210, 4) N38.99619 W095.632202, 5) N39.01043, W095.63014. Capt. bass are along the piers, in cover, use spinners, plastic baits, crankbaits. Clean, drain, and dry all boats. The creek in the south end maybe excellent right after a hard rain. Two can be kept outside this range but only one can be kept over 40 inches. If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov. Regular reporting will resume in April of 2023. Blue Catfishall between 25"-40" must be releasedcreel limit is still 5, but only 1 can be 40" or longer, Target rocky or wind-swept mud banks or along dam with jigs, crankbaits, or bottom bouncers w/ worms. Recent high discharge has spurred several good reports of multi-species action along the dam and in the spillway. Four Georgia Cube Fish Attractors were placed by the fishing dock (2on the East end and 2 on the West end) on the north end of the lake. Feb. 6 - Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Nelson Lake, 9 a.m.-3. Try trolling crankbaits or lindy rigs along the dam. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. They may also be found on old pond dams and near the old quarry by the west island. For best luck, try a jig and minnow next to rocky areas along the shoreline or near brush piles. There is the occasional harvest of a blue catfish. Largemouth Bass can be found in most Wichita area lakes but fishing can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. 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