Kansas Fishing Report for South-Central Kansas

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REGION 4
Reservoirs are listed first, then state lakes, city and local lakes and streams
Update dates are shown at the top of the report of the individual lake.

Request for help - My name is Brenda Osterman, and I am from Wisconsin. My son, Brandon Oswald, won the TBF/SAF 2013 Murray State Open High School Bass Fishing Tournament this past March in partnership with Reid Finley from Kentucky.

My son is interested in entering the 2013 World Finals taking place in Arkansas the week of July 14th. He is in need of a partner and boat captain and boat for the World Finals. Do you hear of any high school clubs in Arkansas or Kansas who are in need of a partner? I have also sent an email to the TBF and they have been trying to keep their ears open to, but please let me know.

Thank you, and I look forward to your assistance and any help you may be able to provide.

Sincerely,

Brenda Osterman
608-487-2655

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

SPECIES	RATING	SIZE	BAITS, LOCATION, METHODS
Fishing Newsletter			All KDWPT fisheries districts are offering a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. The first few editions of the Cheney Fisheries District have been completed and are ready for distribution.
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. 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. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Zebra mussel numbers have decreased at Cheney; however, anglers and boaters should still use caution to avoid moving adults and veligers from the lake. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
White Bass and Wiper	Excellent	Various	White bass and wiper fishing is spotty, but if you find them, fishing is excellent. Fish on shallow main lake points trolling crankbaits and sassy shad. Shore anglers are having luck using Kastmasters in the evenings. Try shallow points and dropoffs in the area between the refuge and Walleye Island.
Walleye	Good	Up to 28"	Walleye fishing has picked up nicely. Fish are up shallow on flats and humps in 6-10 feet of water. Dragging night crawlers has produced some fish and a few have been picked up trolling.
Crappie	Fair	Up to 15"	The crappie spawn is winding down. A few fish still being caught around the marina and on the east end of the dam.
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 10 lb	Fish on windblown shores lakewide. Catfish should be moving into shallow rocks for the spawn. Fishing has also been good in the river in holes near cover.
White Perch			Netting results in 2012 were encouraging again as there are many catchable size white perch (10+") in the lake. Netting results indicate that white perch numbers continue to decrease and average size has again increased. We still have a long way to go in controlling this invasive species, but it looks like we're on the right track. White perch cannot be used as live bait, but they do make good cut bait. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. All white perch in your possession must be dead. It is illegal to posses live white perch.
COMMENTS
The lake is approximately 5 feet low and the east Marina ramp is useable; however, the water level is still low. Launch at your own risk. KDWPT recently re-released an excellent video on walleye production and management. Check out the video *HERE. KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE. Shore anglers are reminded to NOT drive onto the exposed lake bed as it will get you stuck and an expensive ticket. Only drive on maintained roads.*

http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us

COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR FISHING REPORT - Need a Map? -

Last Updated: 6/10/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

New Fishing Video

KDWPT has released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. You can view this new video on YouTube at this LINK.

Zebra Mussels

Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove Reservoir. Click HERE for the news release.

Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) 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.

Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!!

CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time!

Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.

New Fishing Newsletter

We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District(Cowley,Butler, Chase, & Morris counties) only.

Channel Catfish

Fair to Good

up to 5 pounds

In the timber on cut bait and shad sides

Saugeye

Fair to Good

15 to 20-inch

Along the dam and rocky shorelines on crankbaits or jigs. Better action has been found in the creeks, especially the Neosho.

White Bass

Fair

up to 14-inch

Rocky shorelines on spinners and crankbaits

Wiper

Few recent reports available

Wiper are usually caught along with the white bass so be sure to examine your catch closely as there is a 18-inch length limit and 2/day creel on wipers! Click HERE for information on properly identifying white bass and wipers.

White Crappie

Fair to Good

up to 14-inch

Anglers reporting success in the creeks, mainlake and coves on jigs or minnows. Creel limit 20/day

General Comments

2.7 feet below normal pool releasing 10 CFS. Click HERE for water level information.

All Corps of Engineers boat ramps are usable after the recent 2.5 foot rise in lake elevation. The Kit Carson and Neosho ramps are temporarily inaccessible as paving work is being done in that park.

Two Wildlife Area boat ramps are present at the lake. The Munker's Creek boat ramp is open. Boaters should use caution at this ramp. Larger boats with longer trailers requiring deeper water may have difficulty launching with current low water conditions. The Neosho River boat ramp is open.

EL DORADO RESERVOIR FISHING REPORT - Need a Map? - Last Updated: 6/10/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Kansas Crappie Fishing Video			KDWPT has released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. You can view this new video on YouTube at this LINK.
Fishing Newsletter			We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District(Cowley,Butler, Chase, & Morris counties) only. You can view past newsletters from across the state HERE.
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) 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. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. REMEMBER!! Zebra Mussels are also present in the Trout Area below the dam!!
Blue catfish	Fair	up to 20-inch	Anglers fishing cut shad along channel breaks are having some success on blue catfish. Most fish are 14 to 20-inch but some larger fish have been caught. These fish are below the 35-inch minimum length limit and must be released immediately. Take time to properly identify your catfish catch. Click HERE for information on how to properly identify your catch. During July 2005, the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks stocked 600 tagged blue catfish in to El Dorado Reservoir. The stocked fish ranged in length from 10 to 23 inches. The minimum length limit for blue catfish at El Dorado is 35 inches so nearly all tagged fish will need to be released. The tag is located at the base of the dorsal fin and is yellow in color. If you catch a tagged fish at El Dorado Reservoir record the 5-digit number on the tag, measure the length of the fish, promptly release the fish with the tag intact, note the location the fish was caught, and contact the fisheries biologist at 316-322-7513. Information received from anglers regarding tagged blue catfish will provide useful information to the biologists and will assist in the tracking of the population. Thank you for your assistance!
Wiper	Good	up to 24-inch	Shallow water flats, submerged roads, channel edges, and windblown points trolling crankbaits or casting jig and plastic. Be sure to properly ID your catch as there is there is an 21-inch minimum length limit and 2/day creel limit on wiper.. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers.
White bass	Fair	Up to 15-inch	Same as wiper report. Anglers are reporting catching more wiper than white bass recently. Wipers can be caught along with white bass so it is important to properly identify your catch before putting it on a stringer. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers.
White Perch	Fair	Up to 7-inch	Small hooks and pieces of worm are always a good bet for white perch. Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch.
White crappie	Fair to Good	7 to 14-inch	Crappie are still being caught at a variety of depths from 2 feet to 20 feet. Fish are shallower in the upper ends of the lake. Anglers are doing well near channel edges with timber. Jigs or jigs tipped with minnows have been productive.
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 22-inch	On shallow points or channel edges in the old Bluestem Lake area. Worms, livers, or shad sides are producing.
Walleye	Very Good	up to 26-inch	Walleye are on the flats and are being caught on jig-n-crawler, trolling crank baits, jig and plastic, and casting hard baits. Good numbers of limits being reported. Anglers are reporting catching a lot of 19 to 20-inch walleye. Please quickly return these fish to the lake. Today's shorts are tomorrow's keepers! THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/day CREEL LIMIT.
General Comments
4.0 feet low, releasing 3 CFS. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. Two of the State Park boat ramps are closed. The Area 1 boat ramp (east of Shady Creek Marina) and the Boulder Bluff South ramp are closed due to low water. There are three boat ramps within the Wildlife Area. The NE 70th Street Ramp located in the northeast part of the lake just south of the Turnpike is closed. The NE 60th Street Ramp located on the upper west end of the lake is open. The Chelsea Boat ramp on the east shore of the lake is open. Watch for stumps, rock piles, shallow points, and mudflats while boating. Slow to idle speeds in areas that you are not fully familiar with. ZEBRA MUSSEL & WHITE PERCH WARNING! El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Take zebra mussel control precautions when leaving the lake, Trout Area, and Stilling Basin. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here.

Watch for stumps, rock piles, shallow points, and mudflats while boating. Slow to idle speeds in areas that you are not fully familiar with.

ZEBRA MUSSEL & WHITE PERCH WARNING! El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Take zebra mussel control precautions when leaving the lake, Trout Area, and Stilling Basin. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here.

MARION RESERVOIR FISHING REPORT - Need a Map? -
Public Health Warning - http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

Last Updated: 5/30/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. 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. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!
Channel Cat	Fair	All Sizes	Channel cat can be caught on a variety of baits such as livers, stinkbait, and shrimp. Drifting and fishing with shad sides or small, whole shad has proven to be very productive. If fishing from shore try off of jetties or near any rocky or woody areas.
White Crappie	Good	10" and over	Fish around brushpiles and creek channel dropoffs with small jigs or spoons. Crappie at Marion tend to congregate at the dam and broken bridge, but anglers have had good luck in the coves in the last couple of weeks.
Walleye	Fair	Few are keepers, Up to 18"	No recent reports.
White Bass	Excellent	Up to 2 lbs	white bass are being caught on the dam, using brightly colored spinners
Wiper	Fair	1-5 lbs	No recent reports.
General Comments
Due to the low water levels, the boat ramp at Marion Cove is the only useable ramp at the time of this report. For more information about ramp conditions, please contact the US Army Corps of Engineers office at Marion Reservoir by calling (620) 382-2101. Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Crappie	Fair	8" to 10"	Small minnows and jigs. There are a few nice crappie in the lake although most are fairly small. A 17" fish was reported recently.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 8"	Worms under a bobber.
Channel Catfish	Fair	2-4 lbs.	Some really nice catfish hang out around structure.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	12" to 18"	Fish shallow brush. A 22" bass was caught recently.
General Comments
KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 6/10/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Fishing Video			KDWPT has released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. You can view this new video on YouTube at this LINK.
New Fishing Newsletter			We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District (Cowley,Butler, Chase, & Morris counties) only. To subscribe, click HERE .
Channel Catfish	Fair to Good	up to 12 lb	Cats are being caught in the upper ends of the lake on nightcrawlers. Also on fresh but bait in the shallow shoreline cover. Creel limit 2/day Length Limit 15-inches.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	up to 18-inch	Shallow shorelines on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and large plastics.
Black Crappie	Fair to Good	up to 10-inch	Fish are up shallow in the weed beds along shore. Small jigs or minnows will produce fish. Most crappie at Butler are in the 6-8 inch range.
Bluegill	Good	4 to 7-inch	Bluegill are on the beds throughout the lake and creek. Sight fishing the beds with a small live bait offering under a small float is a great tactic. This is also a good time to use flyfishing tackle for the panfish at the lake.
Redear Sunfish			Same as Bluegill
General Comments
The lake level is back to normal. The ramp and courtesy dock are now fully functional. The picture below shows the lake as of 2:00PM on 4-26-2013.

Last Updated: 5/28/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Zebra Mussels Have Been Discovered in Chase State Fishing Lake.			Chase SFL is now and ANS designated water. Read the news release HERE. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.
New Fishing Video			KDWPT has released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. You can view this new video on YouTube at this LINK.
New Fishing Newsletter			We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District (Cowley,Butler, Chase, & Morris counties) only. To subscribe, click HERE .
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 7 lbs	Stink bait and cut baits in water 2 to 4 feet deep. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit.
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	up to 16-inch	Small plastics fished along the points and along the dam There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake.
Saugeye	Fair	up to 17-inch	A few saugeye have been caught on crankbaits on rocky shorelines including the dam and off the piers.
Spotted Bass	Fair	up to 14-inch	Plastics and crankbaits along rock ledges and the dam.
White Bass
Bluegill
White Crappie	Fair	up to 10-inch	Fishing off the face of the dam with bobber and minnow combo has resulted in some good crappie catches.
General Comments
The lake level has increased but the lake remains approximately 1.5 feet low. Zebra mussels were discovered in Chase State Fishing Lake September 14, 2012.

Last Updated: 5/28/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
New Fishing Video			KDWPT has released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. You can view this new video on YouTube at this LINK.
Fishing Newsletter			We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the El Dorado District (Cowley,Butler, Chase, & Morris counties) only. To subscribe, click HERE .
Black Crappie	Fair	up to 11-inches	Along shorelines on minnows
Bluegill			See redear report
Channel Catfish	Fair	up to 4 pounds	Prepared baits in shallow warmer water. 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit
Largemouth Bass	Fair to Good	up to 17-inches	Crank baits or jig and plastic in water 5 to 8 feet deep.
Redear Sunfish	Good	up to 9-inch	Redears are sitting on nests. This is a good time to fish for the panfish at the lake. Areas between the fishing piers and other gradually sloping, gravelly areas are good locations.
General Comments
4/10/2013 Recent rains have returned the lake level to normal pool.

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel catfish	Fair	10" to 4 lb.	A few surplus channel catfish have been stocked. Mostly 10-inch fish have been stocked, but some large adults (5+ pounds) have also been stocked recently.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	6" to 12"	About 6,000 (5-10") largemouth were stocked in November 2012. More fingerling bass will be stocked in the spring. These fish will grow quickly in the renovated lake and fishing should be exciting for sublegal bass in 2013.
Northern Pike	N/A	N/A	Northern pike fingerlings have been stocked. These fish will grow quickly and will likely be 12-15" this fall and possibly 25-30" next fall.
Bluegill	Fair	3" to 5"	Small bluegill were recently stocked. Most were under 3", but these fish will grow quickly. By late summer, they should provide some angling potential.
General Comments
The lake was renovated in the fall of 2012 and thus has limited angling potential. Some small bass and decent channel catfish have been stocked, but these populations are fairly limited. The lake is now full. KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel catfish	Good	Up to 30"	Some nice channel catfish have been caught on cutbait and shrimp. The feeders are now full and will go off in the morning and evening.
Crappie	Good	8-10"	Crappie fishing has been good, mostly for small fish though. Recent sampling showed some crappie in the 14 inch range.
Largemouth bass	Good	Up to 5 lb.	Some 20+" fish have been caught already this spring. Recent sampling showed the best numbers in submerged vegetation. The population looks great, with the big fish of the sample weighing in at 7.1 lb.
Saugeye	Fair	15-20"	Anglers have been catching quite a few saugeye lately on jigs. The big fish that has been reported was 23.5 inches.
General Comments
KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

Species	Rating	Baits, Method, & Location
Largemouth bass	Poor	No recent reports, lake is dry.
Channel catfish	Poor	No recent reports, lake is dry.
Crappie	Poor	No recent reports, lake is dry.
General Comments
The lake is mostly dry and will have to be restocked and filled before fishing will be worthwhile. KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 5/2/2013

Species	Rating	Baits, Method, & Location
Zebra Mussel		Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove City Lake. Click HERE for more information.
Bluegill		Few recent reports
Crappie	Fair	Jigs or minnows fished near brush or breaks.
Channel catfish		Few recent reports
Largemouth bass		Few recent reports
Spotted bass		Few recent reports
Walleye		Few recent angler reports available.
General Comments
The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. Go to ANS Certification to obtain the certificate. You must have this certificate in your possession while fishing and/or boating at Council Grove City Lake. If you would like to read or share fishing reports, go to KDWPT Public Fishing Reports.

Last Updated: 5/30/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Bluegill

Good

up to 1/2lb

With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.

Largemouth Bass

Poor

Up to 18 inches

When fishing for largemouth bass in the fall and winter, try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines

White Crappie

Fair

8-12 inches

Crappie tend to congregate in large schools as the water cools. Fish around brushpiles and creek channel dropoffs with small jigs or spoons.

Channel Catfish

Fair

1 lb plus

In the cooler weather months channel cat can be caught on a variety of baits such as livers, stinkbait, and shrimp. Drifting and fishing with shad sides or small, whole shad has proven to be very productive. If fishing from shore try off of jetties or near any rocky or woody areas.

Little Arkansas River

River is very low

General Comments

Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069.

Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

Last Updated: 5/30/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Channel Catfish

Good

1-4lbs

White Crappie

Fair

up to 10-12"

Crappie tend to congregate in large schools as the water cools. Fish around brushpiles and creek channel dropoffs with small jigs or spoons.

Largemouth Bass

Fair

All sizes

When fishing for largemouth bass in the fall and winter, try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines.

Saugeye

Poor

18" length limit

As the water cools saugeye and walleye tend to push shad into shallower water. Try casting shad colored crankbaits and plastics near rocky shorelines. If fishing from a boat, using slab spoons has proven to be productive in the cooler months.

White bass

Good

12" +

As the water continues to cool, white bass will be feeding on young-of-the-year shad. Good bait choices for this time of year are crankbaits, plastics, and slab spoons. Target white bass in areas where they will be chasing shad, such as; points, ledges, and humps.

General Comments

Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069.

Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Excellent	1-3 lbs.	450 channel catfish were stocked May 24.
Largemouth bass	Fair	Up to 3 lbs.	There are a few bass in the pond, usually caught on live bait and lures.
General Comments
KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE. White perch are present in Carey Park Fishing Pond. White perch are a nuisance species that are illegal to possess alive and SHOULD NOT be transported to other waters for any reason.

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Rainbow trout	Slow	10 to 18-inches	The last trout stocking occurred on March 21.
Channel catfish	Excellent	1-5 lb	450 channel catfish were stocked on May 24.
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 8"	Near the bank and around structure on nightcrawlers.
General Comments
KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 5/30/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Channel Catfish

Good

Up to 5 lbs

Flatheads

Fair

Vary

White Crappie

Good

Up to 12 inches

Crappie are up near the banks and in coves.

Largemouth Bass

Good

8-22 inches

When fishing for largemouth bass try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines.

Saugeye

Good

Up to 18 inches

Saugeye have moved into the flats and coves.

Bluegill

Up to 1 lb

lakewide

White Bass

Excellent

1 lb

Lots of white bass and wiper being caught up in the coves.

Wipers

Excellent

1-5 lbs.

Lots of white bass and wiper being caught up in the coves.

General Comments

Boat inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY!

Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica.

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 5 lb.	Look for channel catfish around structure and on windblown shores. Use dead shad on the bottom.
Wiper	Good	Up to 10 lb.	Wiper fishing has been good recently. Look for shad and you'll find wipers. Some fish to 26 inches have been taken.
Crappie	Good	Up to 14"	The crappie spawn is over and fish will redistribute to deeper structure and channel ledges.
Saugeye	Good	Up to 5 lb.	Saugeye fishing is good, but fewer big fish are being caught. Trolling crankbaits or jig and crawler in shallow water and breaks have been the best methods.
Flathead Catfish	Fair	all sizes	Use lively bait near structure. Fish of 60+ lb are in the lake.
General Comments
The lake is now open for boating. KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 6/12/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	all sizes	Fish shallow with shad sides or liver. Catfish should be spawning in rocky areas.
Crappie	Fair	up to 14"	The crappie spawn is over and fish will hang on structure in deeper water.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	Up to 18"	Fish any cover with lures or live bait.
Saugeye	Fair	Up to 18"	Few reports. Use live bait or shad imitation lures in shallow water, especially on windblown shores.
General Comments
KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepage and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

Last Updated: 5/28/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussels were verified in Winfield City Lake in December 2006. Lake users should follow recommended control practices found HERE . Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!!
Crappie	Good	up to 12-inch	Crappie are being caught in the coves and also off of the points in slightly deeper water. Jig and minnow or bobber and minnow are working well
Channel catfish	Fair		A few cats being caught on shad sides or stinkbaits.
Black bass			Few recent reports
White bass	Fair	up to 14-inch	Trolling crankbaits along rocky areas or wading and casting shallow windblown points and flats.
Wipers	Fair	up to 22-inch	See white bass report
Walleye	Fair to Good	up to 25-inch	Trolling crankbaits or casting plastics on windblown areas. Drifting a jig and crawler combo is a great method this time of the year. Minimum length limit 18 inches.
General Comments
The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. If you would like to read or share fishing reports, go to KDWPT Public Fishing Reports.