A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Some reports of fish caught in the upper end of the reservoir. Cedar trees were placed on existing brushpiles. Wiper numbers are on the way up and doing well in the 2021 fall sample. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. The campground is located on Highway 1806, 26 miles north of Watford City. In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. If you would like the letter e-mailed to you click. Catfish are being caught using liver, stink bait, shad, nightcrawlers and cut bait. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. Fish spook easily due to clear water. There were 12 bass per hour of electrofishing sampled in the reservoir. Use caution, this lake has quantities of standing and submerged trees and limited shoreline access. Water levels are good. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers. The free Explorer GIS app can also be downloaded to use when you're out fishing from your mobile phone, or tablet. Annual stockings occurred for six years, creating a population that first exhibited natural recruitment in 2009. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad. All were at Tobacco area,which was murkier than the other side but got nothing there. 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. Crappie should be grouped up offshore relating to structure and brush. Lewis killed one and cruzatte killed two, and as he Still kept firing one of his balls hit Capt. Areas to pursue will be on the north and south ends of the dam, coves, and rocky habitats. Prepared baits, gizzard shad, live bait, and chicken liver are all popular baits that anglers might give a try. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. Fish with jigs, blue /white, minnows. However, the majority of the crappie that anglers may find at the end of their line will be in the 6-8" size range. This is agood catfish population with a lot of fish in the 3 pounds and up to 15 pounds range. Cast a jig along the rocks or along the dam to target them. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here. Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWPT staff. Live bait and shad imitation baits along the dam are producing the best. Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. The main body of the reservoir doesn't have the necessary largemouth bass habitat to support a high-density bass population. *KDWP stocked 5 million walleye fry in Glen Elder during the month of April. The low releases rates will have them just below the dam. These locations should provide good opportunitiesfor bank anglers in the near future. The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. The reservoir also supports some larger walleye and blue catfish, though in low numbers. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. Most in the 1-2 lb size range but up to 7 lbs. The outlet can be very good when releasing larger amounts of water. Largemouth Bass can be found in shallow water in 2-8 ft or near drop offs. 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. Use minnows or jigs, but fish slower than you would in warmer months. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. Largemouth bass can be good but fish the deeper structue. Using fresh cut bait such as shad or carp usually is best for blue catfish. Bass 13 to 18 inches long are protected at this lake. Coordinates mark areas with multiple habitat structures in the area. Went out fishing at Sakakawea yesterday with some friends. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Tobacco Garden Creek, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. To improve fishing and address an unbalanced fishery, Kingman State Fishing Lake is being drained and renovated summer of 2023. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Fresh cut baits on river channel edges in the upper portion of the reservoir will work well for most of the cold water winter season. CLINTON RESERVOIR - If you would like to provide a fishing report for Neosho State Fishing Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Good baits are worms and fresh cut bait. A bathymetric map is available for Wilson State Fishing Lake at the link above. We sank 30 Georgia Cube Fish Attractors in this lake and they are holding fish. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm or a small jig over brush piles. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. If you have individual strip pits that you'd like to see habitat improvements made, please contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Although, most fish are 12 - 15 inches. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! This is sent directly to your email. And all livewells and bilges must be drained prior to leaving the property. Use cation if launching a boat! 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. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using shrimp, liver and shad on the bottom. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. Willow Lake (located below the Tuttle Creek dam) is stocked with rainbow trout during the cooler months. Free ship to store. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. Rainbow trout & Brown Trout are managed under a combined daily creel limit of five fish. Click on the following link to download the Google Earth File and get the coordinates. Fish with small minnows and jigs around brush. If new reports are received it will be updated. Sampling and angler reports indicate that there are still alot of good crappie here, most in the 10-12 inch range. MARION RESERVOIR - Have had reports of fish being caught around the north and south shore fish attractors and breakwaters using jigs and jigs tipped with minnow. This newsletter is for fishing information for the. The species did produce a robust spawn in 2021 which has helped bolster the fishery. If you would like the newsletter e-mailed to you click. Most of the saugeye being caught right now are shorts, but some keepers (> 18 inches) are being found as well. Ice Report:As of 1-6-2023. Centralia is enrolled in the CFAP program, which means a City permit is not required for fishing visits. Jetties are located on the north end as well as the east and west sides of the lake. Saugeye are being caught near submerged roadbed and flats adjacent to the dam. There are good white bass up to 2 pounds and good wipers up to the 5-6 pound pounds. Sauger were introduced into the lake last year and there is low numbers of small ones around. Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. DO NOT MOVE FISH OR BAIT between waters. As water levels continue to drop, more ramps may become unusable. A state-issued permit is required. Trolling and vertical jigging over schools of gizzard shad may yield a fish, or two. Channel catfish can be taken on a variety of baits lakewide using prepared or live baits. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Lake users should follow recommended control practices found HERE . Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. The fall sample indicated a low-density, high-quality population of saugeye up to 21". The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. Some being caught lake wide. Vertically fishing jigs and minnows around the deeper fish attractors and along the face of the dam. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Brush piles were placed at the following location on 6/22/22: 2 west side of dam (~13ft): N 38 50.370', W 95 22.964'2 north west cove (~12 ft): N 38 50.348', W 95 22.947'4 east side of dam(~14ft): N 38 50.418', W 95 22.647'2 Big tree east cove near boat ramp (~12 ft): N 38 50.122', W 95 22.632'41 east point near boat ramp (~20ft): N 38 50.155', W 95 22.693', Crappie Jacks were placed around the new ADA access dock on 9/21/22, DOUGLAS STATE FISHING LAKE - A limited fishery exists some are taken on jigs, spinners, along the dam and rocky areas. Started releasing water out the irrigation canal on 6-26-2022 and shut it off on 8-25-2022. For best luck, try a jig and minnow next to rocky areas along the shoreline or near brush piles. The third rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with a total of 1,190 rainbow trout (850 pounds). A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Please search ksoutdoors.com for more information about zebra mussels. Water levels have improved. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies, do not move fishand dump your bait. Try river channel bends, old road beds, and submerged bridges. 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Bluegill can be caught near aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10 ft, using worms under a bobber. The crappie population has a slightly improved size structure with fish sampled up to 12". Many anglers use kayaks or tubes to float into the cover and are very successful. You can check current water conditionsHERE. These spots should be really good in the fall and winter months. Bluegill can be caught with a nightcrawler under a bobber near brushpiles. This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. Most Crappie are small with a few big ones mixed in. In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day aggregate creel limit. Be sure to CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY all equipment that comes in contact with the water to keep from spreading them to another lake. Focus your efforts around structure, slopes, and shallow water at the ends of the pits. Anglers have been doing well the last two weeks on commercial dough baits. Crappie can be taken on jigs near culvert and rock jetties. Using shad sides livers or other prepared baits on wind blown banks should get a few bites. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. This newsletter is for fishing information for theIndependence District(Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. Get out there a get after them while the stream is ice free! 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. Windy weather will bring channel catfish into shallow windblown areas where wave action is stirring up food. 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. Last Updated: 2/20/2023 Print, Trout season began on November 1. 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. Blue catfish native to major river basins in eastern Kansas can reach massive sizes. Fish can be caught use wacky worms, Senkos, Ned Rigs, spinnerbaits, roadrunners, and crankbaits. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. MEADE STATE LAKE - County. Auxiliary Lake is closed to anglers until March for the waterfowl hunting season. Best bite with fresh cut bait. Get the family, get your friends and Go Fishing. ll5-7-1, a fish salvage conditions exists at Kingman State Fishing Lake due to a renovation project. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. 1 - Bluegill can be found aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10ft. New regulations starting in 2022: 10 fish daily creel limit which may include only one fish 30 inches or longer. Good number of fish in the 5-10 lb. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Best for 2022 should be for saugeye, crappie, and largemouth bass. A detailed fishing report for the McKenzie Bay will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Blue Catfish Tagging Project Underway at El Dorado. Additionally, nearly 100 cedar trees and 40 "Georgia Cubes" were added to the lake in spring of 2019. From a boat, some catfish can be found near brush piles. Try using jigs or minnows near structure in 20-30ft of water. 5-inches of ice cover. Tobacco Gardens 9.22.2020 Tobacco. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. City permit required for recreational boating. fishing or bowfishing can be good to excellent when wildlife pools are draining or the river is flooding. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm and jigging it over brush piles. The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. The lake also received its first ever sauger stocking in 2021 to see if this species can create a viable fishery at the lake. Anglers commonly catch fish inthe 2- 7 pound range, with some over 10 pounds. Casting crankbaits, brightly colored jigs or dragging a worm. Try jigs & minnows around brush and weeds in deeper water. Crankbaits and shad imitation baits fished near submerged road also target near schools of gizzard shad. The 2022 annualsampling effort showed thatthe lake continues to provide a great largemouth bass fishery. Crankbaits, spinners or plastics along the shoreline, rip rapand structure. NEBO STATE FISHING LAKE - Tube jig or minnow along shoreline and around the brush piles. Please remember toCLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and livewells to help stop the spread of ANS species. It is up to you if you wishto release the fish orharvest it (if legally applicable), but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 orely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. N 38.767067 W 95.668917, 2. http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Artificial-Habitat-Fish-Attractor-GPS, District Fisheries Newsletter. Lewis halted at a bottom on S. Side to kill Some Elk Peter Cruzatte a frenchman went out with Capt. Regular reporting will resume in April of 2023. Last Updated: 9/16/2022 Print, WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Eurasian watermilfoil can also impact the fish community in a lake, so please be sure to inspect and clean your fishing gear. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. There is a good population of channel catfish, many around 3-4 pounds. The gps coordinates are: Habitat longititude latititude description date, LYON STATE FISHING LAKE - Live minnows under a bobber, spinners, or 1/8-1/16 ounch jigs with twister tails will all be good options. Stilling Basin is still DRY; therefore, NO trout will be stocked this season. Plastic worms and baits in the weed beds and around woody cover. Try deeper areas adjacent to fish habitat, brushpiles. Crappie are still in the deeper brush piles. Trolling crankbaits or bottom bouncers with live or plastic baits should produce the most fish. One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. Trout Program information can be found HERE. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! range. So far this year the lake has been stocked with 3,400 channel catfish. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. Fishing Tobacco Garden Creek, ND on 2/5/2023 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM, and from 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. Adult Zebra Mussels were found 7/31/08 at Lake Afton. Boller Point ramp is shallow but usable by shallow drafted vessels. Many of the strip pits have quality populations. Please remember to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and equipment before using another waterbody. Crappie are shallow near structure, brushpiles, weed edges, and rock banks. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Black Bass ( Largemouth and Spotted Bass), Fish 10 to 17 inches dominate the population. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. jigs and live minnows. Larger fish are relating to deeper water near Lucas campground, mouth of Marshall Cove, and towards the dam. They can be found holding in 10-15ft during the day. Become an explorer yourself, and be sure to take a camera! Pattern fish withjigs, spinners, gizzard shad plugs, lots of smaller fish but larger fish like 5 to 7 pounds are available. Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. Strong year classes in the 8-12" size category indicate good numbers that haven't been as prominent since 2007. https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Formsand click on Cheney Fishing District. Perry Reservoir has zebra mussels and with Centralia Lake being close it is at high risk. Look for catfish to be in the shallow timber on warmer days. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Wiper (Striped Bass Hybrid), Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, CRITZER LAKE - JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER AUX. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. 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 - KEITH SEBELIUS RESERVOIR - Best success for bass is coming by using soft plastic worms near structure in 3-10 ft or water or just off of the many ledges. The lake has a low level blue catfish population with most below 20 inches. Please leave all habitat at these locations. Live bait, such as green sunfish, and artificial lures are two types of fishing to try. The El Dorado blue catfish population will benefit from the harvest of these "short" fish as growth rate of the remaining fish will improve. Plastic finesse baits along vegetation edges are producing the best right now. CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch. The lake has traditionally hada goodsmallmouth bass population, but the current population abundance is well below the historical average. Lake users should clean, drain and dry fishing equipment and boats to keep from moving zebra mussels to other waters. There is the occasional harvest of a blue catfish. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. This is an ongoing effort by the District Fisheries Biologist, so new pits will be added on a weekly basis. Wiper are stocked on the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Unit #21. Jigs and minnows near standing timber or in the brush piles. Trolling crankbaits or casting crankbaits and swimbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons over edges of points and shelves. Fish are lakewide, best with cut shad,sponge baits, worms. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. A bobber and worm, a 1/16 ounce jig with a small twister tail, or a fly rod with a small fly are all good options to try in water less than 6'. Crappie anglers are doing well. El Dorado has an abundance of fish under the slot. Catfishing has slowed. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. Water levels have improved. Largemouth bass have moved shallow. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. NEW WALLEYE HARVEST REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. There were also several trees sunk at the end of the hot water dike and should be easily marked on your locator. The minimum length for Saugeye at Bone Creek is 18 inches and a daily creel of 5 fish per day! Finding these congregations will be the key to having success with either Blue Cats or Channel Cats. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Throwing small shad imitators like compact spinnerbaits or crankbaits. Information needed during the call will be the length of the fish, date, tag number, and whether the fish was kept or released. Best lures to use arejigs/minnows,near structure. WASHINGTON STATE FISHING LAKE - Flathead catfish will move up to the shallows in the morning, evening, and at night, so fishing off the jetties with a bobber and live bait would be a good tactic to try. The McIntyre Cove area tends to produce the best fishing with Carnahan Cove second best. You can call the Guard House to check on availability at (785) 456-6149. There are a high percentage of fish over 10 inches. There is an abundance of submerged trees in a range of depths that will also hold fish. The humps between the fishing piers hold good numbers of bluegill. 2.6 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 6 CFS. Lots of 8-9" fish, and anglers are encouraged to keep these fish up to 20/day to benefit the population. While there is an occasional big fish at Butler, most crappie run small in the 5 to 7 inch range. To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. Lewis halted at a bottom on S. Side to kill Some Elk Peter Cruzatte a frenchman went out with Capt. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Some anglers have been catching a good number of nice sized fish. Casting soft plastics or jerk baits in deeper water. Brown trout tend to be more seclusive than rainbow trout, so early morning and evening hours will be your best bet. Water levels have improved. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print, YATES CENTER - SOUTH OWL - You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx. Along the dam and rocky shorelines on crankbaits. Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait throughout the lake. The 2022 sample shows a reduction of those bigger fish but also shows a group of small fish growing fast which will hopefully fill that gap. Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print, CAUTION: LONGER BOAT TRAILERS MAY FALL OFF EDGE OF BOAT RAMP WHEN WATER IS LOW, CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR - Fishing with jigs and minnows around the deeper brush piles or cube clusters will produce fish. Don't overlook standing timber and brush piles. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local regulations. Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best. Please see the information below in the General Comments section for all the details! We added 120 brush piles and 220 Georgia Cubes to the lake for fish habitat. Try a small piece of worm or a small jig. Capt. Shad sides have been working best. A Wyandotte County fishing permit is required to fish this property. Bass are being caught by anglers using jigs or plastics along the shorelineand in &aroundbrush piles, rip-rap, and fallen trees. This is a 220 acre lake with approximately 180 acres of standing trees. We have received very few reports from anglers. We have improved the area with a floating dock, located just west of the boat ramp. Largemouth bass densities and size structure are improved, since being infected with LMBV (Largemouth Bass Virus) in 2007. Channel Catfish may be taken occasionally from shore using cut bait or livers. Lake has turned to mud on this end. It is important to remove your drain plug on your watercraft upon departure to drain live wells and water inside of your boat; it will protect our natural resources in Kansas for current anglers and future generations to enjoy. Target shallow water structure. Most fish are caught in the south end, especially around brushpiles and along deeper water breaks. Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. Channelcan be caught on worms, cut bait or prepared bait. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits near cover are also producing. Best known for the chicken fried steak and Peggy's homemade apple pie, you won't leave disappointed. Come and tour our venue & gardens. Brushpiles were constructed and placed at 5 locations in April 2010. Anglers report catching white bass and wipers trolling and casting crankbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons near mainlake points and other drop-offs in approximately 25 feet of water. Channel catfish can be caught from shore using cut shad, dough balls, or chunks of worm. Blue catfish were introduced into El Dorado Reservoir in 2004 to establish an additional predatory fish population and to provide anglers with a new sport fishing opportunity. 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. The bass are in 1 to 8 foot from the surface, above the thermocline. Trout season is over look for them to be stocked again next fall. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. Sampling shows alot of good crappie over 10 inches here. Fishing has been really good this summer with lots of white bass being caught. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, KIRWIN RESERVOIR - Overall the bass are steady, the channel catfish and wipers are improving. Soft plastics are producing bites. spoons, crank baits are good, use shad imitations. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. 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