Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633 for more information or camping, and cabins reservations. Catfishing has slowed with cooler water temps. Channel catfish have been stocked across the entire wildlife area. WINFIELD CITY LAKE - Fishing only lake. 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. We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! Catfish can be caught using nightcrawlers, cut bait, and stink bait. Zebra mussels have been found at Paola City Lake (Lake Miola). It is now illegal to use wild-caught bait from Cedar Bluff at any other water. Use plastic jig, imitation shad, or spinner on windy shoreline and rocky points. Tobacco Barn Farm is 30 minutes north of Kansas City and south of St. Joe. The main body of the lake from the dam to about Marina Cove and from Cove 3 west is open water, and a significant ice sheet remains between the two open zones of the lake. 2 + 2 = ? Crappie fishing remains good. The final stocking for this season is scheduled for mid-March. Caught the fish on a yellow darting lure. Throwing small shad imitators like compact spinnerbaits or crankbaits. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. Casting jigs along patches of aquatic vegetation, some also being caught along rocky shorelines using jigs or crankbaits. N 38.76465 W 95.67415, 3. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. Some boat ramps are unusable due to low water conditions. Channel Catfish) Fish can be found from shallow to moderate depths. Bluegill and redear sunfish, or "shellcrackers", can be found lakewide near the shoreline. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Douglas State Fishing Lake sign up for the Lawrence District Newsletter at the following link: Livebait under a bobber fished near structure or vegetation edges. The East bank, South cove and around the island are usually the best largemouth spots. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Tobacco Garden Bay, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. # 2 is noted for family outings, scenic views, catch and release bass fishing, harvest of small crappie and channel catfish. 7 to 14 feet deep. 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. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Minnows and jigs are catching fish right now. up to 36 inches, with a lot of 18 to 24 inch "eater" sized fish. After miles of badlands country you arrive and are taken back a bit by the oasis at the end of the road. Recently there were 3,500 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. From upland game and waterfowl to big game whitetails and mule deer, the hunting opportunities are endless. A Wyandotte County trout permit is required for trout fishing. bass are along the piers, in cover, use spinners, plastic baits, crankbaits. HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR - Lots of bass in the 12 to 15 inch range. BIG HILL RESERVOIR - Rocky shorelines on smaller crankbaits or small spinners. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Saugeye, Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWPT staff. KDWP fall test net samples showed very good numbers of white bass in the lake this fall. Anglers commonly catch fish inthe 2- 7 pound range, with some over 10 pounds. For current lake elevation, inflow, and outflow click hereand for the lake forecast click here. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Lures that work best in cold water are small bass jigs, small soft plastics, jerkbaits, and lipless crankbaits. Legal means of take are traditional rod and reel only, all other methods including seining and snagging are still prohibited. The first few editions of the. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print, BUTLER STATE FISHING LAKE - Catfishing has slowed. Angler access and success is affected by release rates from the nearby Tuttle Creek Reservoir. Brown trout tend to be more seclusive than rainbow trout, so early morning and evening hours will be your best bet. Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print. It is illegal to release fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Fishing the edges of aquatic vegetation that is located near the shore can hold largemouth bass in wait to ambush prey that utilize the aquatic vegetation for forage and refuge. The lake map for Crawford State Fishing Lake can be found at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-Maps.This link will provide you with a link for all bathymetric lake maps for the state of Kansas. The sixth rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with a total of 1,000 rainbow trout. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad. 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. Brown trout have been stocked in Unit #30 in the Trout Pit to provide an additional species and trophy opportunity for anglers. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. August 11, 1806. The fish feeders are ON and support alot of channel catfish. Annual stockings occurred for six years, creating a population that first exhibited natural recruitment in 2009. There is no length based regulations at Rocky Ford for saugeye or walleye. Any time one leaves the reservoir it is best to clean mud, vegetation, or attached zebra mussel adults off of boats and other equipment, drain any thing on a boat or other equipment that holds water, and allow boats and other equipment to dry completely before using them at another body of water. NEBO STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, WATER LEVEL:As of October 5th the water level is 0.4 feet below conservation pool. A mentor may take more than one youth fishing, but only one mentor may fish per youth they accompany. There are a few nice crappie in the lake although most are fairly small. Good numbers of big fish are available. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. Additionally, nearly 100 cedar trees and 40 "Georgia Cubes" were added to the lake in spring of 2019. Attention anglers, If you fish this water body and would like to contribute your knowledge to the fishing report shoot an email to nick.kramer@ks.gov. You might find fish patrolling lake flats. It has never been easier to find the middle of nowhere! I have added Georgia cubes to several areas to enhance angling especially along shoreline areas. ll5-7-1, a fish salvage conditions exists at Kingman State Fishing Lake due to a renovation project. Bluegill can be caught using a chunk of worm jigged over brush piles and weed beds. Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. 2.6 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 6 CFS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, For crappie anglers, watch this25-minute video that covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazyEuIT_bk. Anglers walk from the parking lotwest on the path to the hot water return area. The white bass fishing remains slow. Look for fish busting shad on the surface. Largemouth can be taken on finesse plastics and spinnerbaits fished near trees in the coves and at vegetation edges. This regulation change will be evaluated over time to verify if it will continue into the future. Largemouth bass phase II advanced fingerlings have been stocked in 2020 (7,500 fingerlings), 2021 (3,750 fingerlings) and 2022 (3,890 fingerlings). The 2022 spring electrofishing sample collected the second highest number of bass ever at the lake. To hopefully continue to please both angler bases and help increase the overall size structure of sunfish, the lake is being implemented with a special sunfish regulation starting in 2019. A limited fishery exists some are taken on jigs, spinners, along the dam and rocky areas. Willow Lake (located below the Tuttle Creek dam) is stocked with rainbow trout during the cooler months. Recently there were 1,500 channel catfish, and 400,000 walleye fry stocked to spice up the fishing. Good numbers of 20" fish with fair numbers of bigger ones. Water levels have improved. Throwing shad imitating baits along the dam or wind blown shorelines. Please leave all habitat at these locations. Water levels are good. If you would like the newsletter e-mailed to you click. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. Lots of 8-9" fish, and anglers are encouraged to keep these fish up to 20/day to benefit the population. This shallow lake has the best fishing for crappie and channel catfish which are stocked annually. POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY LAKE - The following is an excerpt from the journal entry of Sergeant John Ordway: about 12 oClock Capt. Rainbow trout have been stocked! I was talking with Peg, boss of the Tobacco Garden spread. Using shad sides livers or other prepared baits on wind blown banks should get a few bites. Cedar Bluff District Newsletter: A biannual newsletter detailing fishing related projects and activities in the Cedar Bluff District, which includes such waters as Cedar Bluff Reservoir, Sheridan and Scott State Fishing Lakes, Antelope Lake, and other public fishing waters in northwest Kansas are available. Therefore, anglers may keep brown trout in combination with rainbow trout for a combined daily creel of 5. Angling activity has been complicated by ice cover on Barrel Springs Pond as ice is too thin to safely support ice fishing. Crappie are now transitioning into fall patterns. 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. Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. Water levels are normal. Fish attractors and habitat additions have been placed on the Mined Land Wildlife Area and the GPS coordinates can be found at the link provided in the previous sentence as well. In 2021, 13,500 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Anglers, whether catching for bait, for fun, or for the frying pan, should focus their efforts on the upper end of the lake on the north side on the jetties, east and west coves, and the lower end near the dam along the jetties. Look for catfish to be in the shallow timber on warmer days. Harvest-sized Channel Catfish are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall. Results from the 2011 Missouri Youth Tobacco Survey. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. Crappie have moved back out to deeper water near breaks and structure. Started releasing water out of the irrigation canal on 7-4-2022 and shut it off on 7-19-2022. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. Anglers who are familiar with Tobacco Garden Bay are asked to suggest changes using the link above. Most fish are caught in the south end, especially around brushpiles and along deeper water breaks. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, YATES CENTER CITY LAKE - An additional fish habitat project is planned for winter of 2021 to add additional spawning structure and fish attractor locations to bolster the current structure available for largemouth bass. Some are being taken on the flats with crankbaits. The lake is in the Urban Stocking Program and is regularly stocked with 12 to 18 inch channel catfish. The 2022 sample showed robust numbers of bass with plenty over 18 inches. We stocked approximately 800 trout on 1-6-2023. City permit required for recreational boating. Ice Report:As of 1-6-2023. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. You could also have success with hair jigs and jigging spoons. Current water levels and discharge can be viewed HERE. The second rainbow trout stocking occurred on Monday, November 15, 2022, with a total of 975 rainbow trout (650 pounds). Minnows and dark jigs are best. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. They may also be found on old pond dams and near the old quarry by the west island. Channel Catfish may be taken occasionally from shore using cut bait or livers. In the last sample, crappie had the highest percentage of fish over 8 inches in 20 years. ATTENTION: An established zebra mussel population has been documented at this water making Cedar Bluff an ANS designated water. Suspending jerkbaits and football jigs fished slowly in deeper water near isolated brush or rocky points. For best luck, try a jig and minnow next to rocky areas along the shoreline or near brush piles. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. The fourth rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). Try trolling crankbaits, casting/jigging large bucktail jigs, or drifting live shad or sunfish along channel breaks. Given the lack of ice thickness and fact that the ice has undergone significant melting, little if any ice exists that can safely support ice fishing activity. 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. The lake supports good numbers of channel catfish and the size of fish is well above average with 24% of the fish collected last fall were over 24 inches. Wintertime techniques require patience for bass football jigs, blade baits, rattle traps, and big swimbaits can be productive fished methodically around structure. Shad imitations are producing bites. Drifting various baits lakewide or focusing on wind blown shorelines using various baits such as livers or fresh cut bait, Fishing wind blown shorelines with fresh cut bait. Remember that KDOT East, Vic's Lake, and Slough Creek are Type 1 trout waters and all anglers fishing those waters November 1st - April 15th must have a trout permit. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. The Jeffrey Energy Center allows 30 anglers to fish at any one time. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! Fall sampling indicated very high numbers of channel catfish are in the reservoir now. Have not had any reports of catfish being caught. The most popular species caught here are Northern pike, Walleye, and White bass.108 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Recent sampling has shown there are a lot of 8" fish currently with some fish tickling the 10" mark. The 2022 sample documented that the popular smallmouth bass population is continuing to recover from a surprising collapse 5 years ago. Use shad imitations, silver spoons. The marais des cygnes river is at a low flow but could produce some good fishing opportunities. The catfish and crappie are very nice this year. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. In conjunction with the stocking, cedar trees will be added to the lake to enhance spawning, refuge, and forage structure near shore for largemouth bass to flourish. Nightcrawler under a bobber fished near shoreline structure. Crappie fishing remains good. 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. Shad sides have been working best. Don't move water from any lake. Worms or cut bait are producing the best right now. There is abrushpile just south of the dock. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. THE SNAGGING SEASON IS OPEN FROM MARCH 15 THROUGH MAY 15TH. Crank baits and spinnerbaits along rock or other cover. Drum were put in force today! Sampling shows alot of good crappie over 10 inches here. 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. Bass are along the dam and rocky points into the future of small and. 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