Bass can be found near shorelines relating to deep water and off shore structures. Have had reports of fish being caught around the mouth of Concrete cove using jigs and casting diving lures. The curly-leaf pondweed has died off and the lake has cleared up. Target wind blown flats and river channel ledges for catfish. Fishing in the upper end of the lake and the river tends to be the most consistent spots for channel cats. Last Updated: 6/28/2023 Print, CENTRALIA CITY LAKE - Feel free to harvest or release the fish, but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 or ely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! Fish can be found along the river channel between Cedar Point and Walleye Point in 20-25 feet of water. The fish feeders are ON and many catfish are using the feeders. ATTENTION: An established zebra mussel population has been documented at this water making Cedar Bluff an ANS designated water. Watch for white bass chasing schools of shad along the shoreline. Repairs to the face of the dam were completed in February. The lake has adecent bluegill population. Minnows under a float close to cover and standing timber. Buy a Permit View the Fishing Guide Best Fishing Spots Near Me? We Found Places to Fish! - iFamilyKC Recent sampling continues to show excellent numbers of good sized bass. 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. The lake is now home to an emerging sauger population that has already exceeded walleye sample numbers. The larger trunks that provide horizontal cover seem to hold bigger bass. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Shad sides are the preferred bait. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. Last Updated: 7/13/2023 Print. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Targeting inflows can be successful after rains. N 38.771017 W 95.6731 6. For largemouth bass try fishing some of the standing timber and weedbeds with spinners and buzzbaits. Kansas River Access Map Low water levels can be a benefit to the fish populations by concentrating smaller bluegill and crappie to predatory fish, such as largemouth bass, channel catfish, wipers, and walleye. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! Spotted bass tend to hang near rocks and the dam, whereas on the south end of the lake your more likely to catch only largemouth bass. Recent sampling has shown there are a lot of 8" fish currently with some fish tickling the 10" mark. Fish can be caught just about anywhere on the lake. Don't move water from any lake. Walleyefishing typically becomes more difficult by mid-summer, due to high abundance of young shad and other forage. Anglers are catching big Fish. Jigs are the best producing bait right now. Cast a jig along the rocks or along the dam to target them. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. range. Release all saugeye less than 18 inchesand largemouth bass less than 15 inches. Water release remains slow and so does the fishing. There are many other great Parks & Trails in Kansas City, so be sure to check them while you are exploring places to camp with your family! Crappie can be found throughout the different units on the wildlife area. If you report a tag, you will receive a prize and your name will be entered in a drawing for a Yeti cooler towards the end of the project. Last Updated: 7/7/2023 Print. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Crappie fishing has slowed. The final stocking of trout for this season occurred on March 16th with 625 pounds of quality fish stocked in the GLEN ELDER OUTLET. Crankbaits and shad imitation baits fished near submerged road also target near schools of gizzard shad. The 2023 annualsampling effort showed thatthe lake continues to provide a great largemouth bass fishery. The zebra mussels reproduce during the warmer summer months and veligers (larval zebra mussels) are present in the water column. Email: Smithville@usace.army.mil. Target Smallmouth in areas with rock substrate using Ned Rigs, small crankbaits, or minnows. City permit required for recreational boating. Fishing | Shawnee County Parks and Rec - Official Website Warm water should give some top water opportunity in the early morning and late evening. The smallmouth bass population is recovering from a surprising collapse 5 years ago and overall numbers are still low to modest. Majority of fish are in the 3 to 5 pound range. Habitat improvements through the use of hinge-cutting, cedar trees, and "Georgia Cubes" will be placed throughout the unique strip pits on Mined Land Wildlife Area. Angling will improve as the water warms up. Some anglers have been catching a good number of nice sized fish. The lake is known for catch and release of largemouth bass and harvest of nice bluegill. On the east side of the lake access to the hot water return, where a lot of fish are caught when its cold, is: at 69 HWY and Ks HWY 152, go east and drive across the damon E.2200 Rd., turn north at Young Rd. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print. Have FUN,Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. The lake produced the recent record breaking white crappie (pending certification) at just over 4 pounds. Anglers are encouraged to harvest high numbers of crappie to help maintain a desirable level. Channel Catfish were stocking in April, May, and June. In Missouri, Jacomo, Blue Springs and Longview lakes and the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area stand out. newly flooded shoreline cover using dough baits, hot water weir N 38 22.852 W 094 39.112 13 cubes 2017, big bass spot N 38 22.420 W 094 39.643 3 cubes 2017. Would also try fishing in the shallow areas using shad, shrimp, stink bait or worms on the bottom. It isIllegaltransportlive fish, bait, and waterfrom this lake. Worms under a bobber fished along rip rapped shorelines and cattails or around the brushpiles. Most of the larger white bass range from 12 to 16 inches. Some boat ramps are unusable due to low water conditions. Also drifting flats in the main lake. CHENEY RESERVOIR - Email Page. Channel catfish can be taken right now on a variety of baits lakewide. The catfish and crappie are very nice this year. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake and Linn Valley Private Lake, we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Anglers commonly catch fish inthe 2- 7 pound range, with some over 10 pounds. The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. Best time to fish is anytime you can. Channel catfish are in great shape, many in the 2 to 4 pound range. Good numbers of big fish are available. Crankbaits or jigs near rocky habitat. Shad sides and chicken liver has been working best. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, Check out this video from Brent Chapman fishing for bass in Critzer Lake! 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. Last Updated: 6/28/2023 Print. Check with the City for more info. Crankbaits, spinners or plastics along the shoreline, rip rapand structure. For additional information, water temperature, release rates, please check:http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Pomona-Lake/Daily-Lake-Information/. Eurasian watermilfoil can also impact the fish community in a lake, so please be sure to inspect and clean your fishing gear. Crappie can be caught around brush piles and weed edges using minnows or small plastics. Fishing | Hays CVB, KS - Official Website Fly fishing opportunities are also present; hook sizes of 10-12 with a floating fly or popper may yield fish up to 8 inches. Also remember this lake has a good wiper and an improving walleye, saugeye population. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print. On the Kansas side, Shawnee Mission, Wyandotte County and Kill Creek lakes command attention. 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 mid-spring. Barber State Fishing Lake and all other public fishing waters in Pratt and Barber counties are now a part of the Cheney district. Please remember to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and equipment before using another waterbody. Is a good spot for white bass and wipers. Most in the 1-2 lb size range but up to 7 lbs. This regulation change will be evaluated over time to verify if it will continue into the future. Water levels are good. Nighttime fishing has been best. Lots of crappie have been caught this year. Casting a jig or crankbait in areas under a light may produce some fish during the night. Flatheadcan be taken on live baitor lures. CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell before leaving an area. The Kansas (Kaw), Arkansas, Missouri, Republican, and Smoky Hill Rivers and their impoundments all offer excellent fishing in the state. Anglers walk from the parking lotwest on the path to the hot water return area. The next stocking is scheduled for the end of August. The fish feeder is ON. Use small baits, jigs or small worm under a float set for shallow water, fish maybe in shallow. Fishing cut bait or stink bait lake wide morning, evening, and night. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2293.73 ---- 10.57 feet below conservation pool. In the summer, bass can be found anywhere from midlake humps and brushpiles, vegetation beds, to rocky points and shorelines. CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! These fish can also be caught lake wide using jigs with a minnow under a bobber or casting small spinners. Look for fish in deeper water near dropoffs or available structure. Livers, shad sides, stink bait fished on wind blown banks. Largemouth bass fishing remains good. Worms and prepared bait in windy areas. There is the occasional harvest of a blue catfish. Flathead catfish can be caught on live bait, or fresh cut bait, near brushpiles and flats. Please see the information below in the General Comments section for all the details. Anglers should note the daily limit is 4 catfish in the aggregate. Sampling indicates a good crappie population with a good percentage of fish over 10 inches. Keep an eye out for surface feeding activity as whites and wipers chase shad. 2.9 feet below Normal Pool, releasing 2 CFS. Last Updated: 7/12/2023 Print. 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit, EL DORADO RESERVOIR - The 2023 sample shows the population has regressed and would be considered a poor fishery for the immediate future. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print. 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. Anglers should try usingshad sides, shad gizzards, shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken liver. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), NEOSHO RIVER AT CHETOPA DAM - Areas to pursue will be on the north and south ends of the dam, coves, and rocky habitats. Fish can also be caught near brushpiles or along river channels and drop offs looking for shad. This is a great Kayak or small boat lake. Try it now. Channel catfish can be caught lakewide on live or prepared bait. Local time: 8:00 PM 6/25/2023. Remember the length limit is 15 inches and the creel limit is 2 per person. Last Updated: 6/30/2023 Print, MIAMI STATE FISHING LAKE - Click the following link to sign up for the newsletter. Try usingminnows, jigs under a 5ft float, along the piers. The Jeffrey Energy Center allows 30 anglers to fish at any one time. The fish are waiting for you. Use crank baits or spinners, recent sampling shows many bass over 3 pounds. This lake containsZebra Musselsplease help stop the spreadClean, Drain, and Dryyour boat and equipment after leaving this water body. Remember the length and creel limits. El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Havehadreports of fish being caught around the north and southshore breakwaters and fish attractors using jigs, slab spoons and jigs with minnows. Zebra mussels have been found at Paola City Lake (Lake Miola). To purchase your Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, permits and boat registrations visit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. Niceredear sunfish are available by slow fishing along the piers with jig, worm under a float. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, CRAWFORD STATE FISHING LAKE -