You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Remember blue cats look similar to channel catfish, so be careful withidentification. Anglers can focus their efforts on brushpiles, which are located on the lower end on the southwest corner of the lake, drop offs and changes in depth located in close proximity to jetties, and coves. This will supplement the population and maintain fishing opportunities. Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands Anglers walk from the parking lotwest on the path to the hot water return area. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, GARNETT NORTH - This area makes it easier for anglers in small craft to launch and paddle/fish the more timbered areas. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Crankbaits, spinners or plastics along the shoreline, rip rapand structure. Focus on deeper water in standing timber near channel bends and dropoffs, vertical jigging minnows or jigs should be productive. Anglers can target in coves on the upper end of the lake, especially during periods of inflow, main lake where submerged trees and Georgia Cubes have been placed, and jetties and docks that can be fished from shore. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Remember it is illegal to move fish from below dam to above the dam or use fish captured below dam for bait above the dam. Five percent of each stocking is comprised of 14-inch or larger fish. Target wind blown flats and river channel ledges for catfish. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. You might find fish patrolling lake flats. Minnows and jigs are producing the most fish right now. Use crank baits or spinners, recent sampling shows many bass over 3 pounds. Saugeye, white bass, the catfishes, drum, crappie and carp can be harvested. 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. Trout were last stocked on Monday February 13. One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Lake Sakakawea doesnt have an off-season and neither do we Tobacco Gardens accommodates ice fishermen all winter. Catfishing has slowed. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print. 701-842-4199. 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" your boat and equipment. Although, most fish are 12 - 15 inches. Lewis killed one and cruzatte killed two, and as he Still kept firing one of his balls hit Capt. Nightcrawler under a bobber fished near shoreline structure. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Zebra mussels were verified in Winfield City Lake in December 2006. Last Updated: 2/17/2023 Print. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish in the 6 to 8 inch range, but fish in the 10 to 12 inch range have not been uncommon. LAKE SHAWNEE - Please consider harvesting your daily creel limit of 50 crappie per day to help reduce numbers of crappie and open up space for them to grow. See the park office for more information. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. We recently stocked 1,000 larger channel catfish into this lake. Crappie are feeding on small gizzard shad blown up on shoreline. Best places are the rock piers, standing timber and around the West boat ramp. The 2022 sample showed robust numbers of bass with plenty over 18 inches. Cold front will push crappie offshore. 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To improve fishing and address an unbalanced fishery, Kingman State Fishing Lake is being drained and renovated summer of 2023. https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-Maps, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvw2uz3oH0, http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FALL.lakepage.html, http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/JOHN.lakepage.html, http://ksdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3e0ba6a852d2479aa6e384b4f87a0c2b, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Fish-Attractor-GPS, https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas, http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Pomona-Lake/Daily-Lake-Information/, http://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Fishing-Videos/Kansas-Fish-Management, http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Artificial-Habitat-Fish-Attractor-GPS. MEADE STATE LAKE - 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. Blue catfish are currently managed with a 35-in minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit in hopes that they will establish a self-sustaining population. Do you want some more information on fishing in the Manhattan area? If you would like the newsletter e-mailed to you click. If you would like to provide a fishing report for Bone Creek Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Fish are moving shallow at night and are suspended over deeper water during the day. Best known for the chicken fried steak and Peggy's homemade apple pie, you won't leave disappointed. The lake facilities include multiple ramps, picnic tables, plenty of camping pads and many sites with electricity. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Additionally, 12-14 inch fish are present. A few nice fishin the 35 inch length limit rangecan be caught, many fish are below the length limit, with a fewblue catfish over the 35 inch minimum length limit. Data collected from these fish are invaluable to fisheries biologists and will only improve angling success in the future. This will allow for view while you're out fishing. Channelcan be caught on worms, cut bait or prepared bait. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Special note: The lake has non-native aquatic plants! This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat and motor, trailer, and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Lots of 8-9" fish, and anglers are encouraged to keep these fish up to 20/day to benefit the population. Largemouth bass can be found lakewide in a variety of habitats that are available at Bone Creek. With cooler temperatures, fish can be caught in shallow water 3-6ft near vegetation using worms or small lures. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. Some fish being caught using cut bait, liverand stink bait. Small jigs or flies, also bobber with a worm. You can find the locations. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish over 10 inches. A plant called Kinnikinnick once spanned the hillside. Catfish are being caught using liver, stink bait, shad, nightcrawlers and cut bait. Success of this project is dependent on anglers reporting the tagged fish they capture. Anglers should note that tagged blue catfish that are not legal for harvest must be returned to the water immediately after recording the tag information. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Anglers report the bite has been slow recently. try dropoffs, and the deep side of weed bed habitat. Channel catfish can be caught on cut bait, worms, and stink bait. The ice on the State Lake has undergone significant melting since last week as thickest ice is approximately 2 to 3 inches, and thinner ice exists. Still doing fairly good for white bass and wipers. Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. Flathead catfish can be found in deep water next to submerged trees and structure. There are good white bass up to 2 pounds and good wipers up to the 5-6 pound pounds. These are often caught at the drop offs along creek channels, and around concentrations of gizzard shad. Throwing small shad imitators like compact spinnerbaits or crankbaits. Vertical jigging skirt jigs have been working best. Anglers should try usingshad sides, shad gizzards, shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken liver. The last round of trout was stocked on Feb. 20th with 825 pounds of quality fish stocked in the GLEN ELDER OUTLET. Auxiliary Lake has zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Blue catfish are usually caught on fresh cut bait. Many reports of small (10"-18") Blue Catfish being caught. This is an ongoing effort by the District Fisheries Biologist, so new pits will be added on a weekly basis. This first stocking did better than their cousin walleye and anglers should start catching a few small ones this year. If you would like to provide a fishing report for the Mined Land Wildlife Area, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. You can subscribe to the free Manhattan Fisheries Newsletter by clicking the link. To help prevent the spread of invasive species,pleaseCLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and pleasedo not move fishyou have caught oryour bait. 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. The lake is noted for good catch and release largemouth bass fishing due to the abundance of the species. Some good bass and catfish were caught this week. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html. A large brush pile was created north of the boat ramp in the old creek channel and is marked with a fish attractor buoy. In general, at least 4 inches of clear, hard ice is considered safe to support ice fishing activities accessed by foot. Buzzard Bay boat ramp is currently being repaired and is out of service for the time being. Best baits aredark jigs and/or minnows. For additional information call the Cedar Bluff Area Office at (785)-726-3212. Decent electronics and time searching can pay off for those willing to put in the work. Worms under a slip bobber, or 1/16 jigs will be a good bet to try. Shad imitations are producing bites. Try a jig or minnow fished near deeper structure. 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 - There are very good numbers of crappie in the reservoir now so success can be had throughout the year. LOUISBURG-MIDDLE CREEK SFL - To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. N 38.76465 W 95.67415, 3. Try trolling crankbaits, casting/jigging large bucktail jigs, or drifting live shad or sunfish along channel breaks. Last Updated: 1/23/2023 Print. Channel catfish have been stocked across the entire wildlife area. Zebra mussels now inhabit this lake. 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). Worms and plastics in the brushpiles. After miles of badlands country you arrive and are taken back a bit by the oasis at the end of the road. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, JOHN REDMOND RESERVOIR - All KDWPT fisheries districts are offering a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. Livers, shad sides, or other prepared baits along ledges or windy banks. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. An incidentalfish taken near deeper habitat. Skip to contentSkip to navigation menu Skip to navigation menu For the best experience, please sign in. Some fish have also been caught in the flooded timber. ATTENTION: An established zebra mussel population has been documented at this water making Cedar Bluff an ANS designated water. Current Water Temperature: 33F Current Water Level: 5.0 feet low. An angler caught 8 yesterday with the biggest at 4 lbs. Vertical jigging slab spoons is also a good technique. The largemouth bass population continues to improve and I would now call it a good bass lake. $00. Vegetation coverage should be minimal for the rest of the year. This is sent directly to your email. 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: Use dark jigs or minnows in the trees along the drop offs. 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. Units where crappie have been reported to be caught this winter and for anglers to focus on for crappie would be the following units: 7, 8, 22, 41, and 40, to name a few. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Jig or minnow 7 to 12 feet deep on brush or dropoffs. Don't move water. Smallmouth bass fishing remains slow. The crappie population is doing well. Good number of fish in the 5-10 lb. Saugeye can be found drifting or trolling mudflats using jigs tipped with nightcrawler or jigging spoons. Fall sampling indicated very high numbers of channel catfish are in the reservoir now. WOODSON STATE FISHING LAKE - The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. This campground offers a full-service restaurant, C-store, bait and tackle shop, 100 campsites, 2 log cabins, fuel, family picnic shelters, wireless internet and hiking. Look for where shad are schooled up. water levels are good and lots of fish in the 2 to 4 pound range. http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180707/kansas-la-cygne-reservoir-named-one-of-nations-top-100-bass-lakes, https://www.hayspost.com/2018/07/15/kansas-lake-is-one-of-the-countrys-top-100-bass-fishing-lakes/. Have the lake to yourself. Two paddlefish may be harvested daily and six may be harvested in a season. Fish are in deeper and around the brushpiles. Crappie are still being found in the deeper brush piles. The link is: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Cedar-Bluff-Fishing-District, WEBSTER RESERVOIR - This regulation change will be evaluated over time to verify if it will continue into the future. This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. Fish with cut bait, stink bait, or chicken livers lakewide. 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! Maximum stay is two weeks. ATCHISON STATE FISHING LAKE - Ice conditions as of 2/27/23: Open water. Good numbers of big fish are available. Walk into the lake from the east side. Techniques to try would be to vertical jig spoons and jigs, trolling with Rapalas and spoons, and casting jigs, spoons, and spinning baits. Football jigs or suspending jerkbaits worked slowly near structural elements such as the creek channel breaks and points. This newsletter is for fishing information for the. try bluegill chunks, chicken liver. This lake provides a diverse fishery, but best in 2022 should be crappie, wiper, and white bass. N 38.771017 W 95.6731 6. The fourth stocking of 2022 was on August 17th. Casting shad imitating swimbaits and bucktail jigs over windblown points and using slab spoons along the river channel. If you would like to have the newsletter e-mailed to you click, Bluegill can be caught using a small chunk of worm or small ice jigs over brush piles. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH) has provided assistance to oilfield families in financial crisis due to medical and other serious circumstances. Lewis in his back side and the ball passed through one Side of his buttock and the ball went out of the other Side of the other buttock and lodged at his overalls which wounded him bad. Channel catfish can be taken on a variety of baits lakewide using prepared or live baits. Drum were put in force today! If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. 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