No bass electrofishing occurred in 2022 due to high water. For tips on spring bass fishing watch this KDWPT video at the following link! Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. Size varies butmost are much larger than the 15 inch length limit, with some large fish. Fishing cut and prepared baits along the river channel from the south boat ramp all the way to buzzard bay. This is a generic wintertime fishing report,water temperatures should be in the mid to upper 30's. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here. Tags can be redeemed for a prize at the following website: www.ksfishderby.com. The crappie are in and out with the water temperatures. Wintertime techniques require patience for bass football jigs, blade baits, rattle traps, and big swimbaits can be productive fished methodically around structure. The locations of these brushpiles and artificial habitat will be found here soon or are listed below: If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov. Fishing should be great as these fish continue to grow. The reservoir also supports some larger walleye and blue catfish, though in low numbers. All ice has undergone significant melting and is too weak to safely support ice fishing activity. For more information on waters in Woodson, Coffey, Anderson, and Allen counties, click the following link to sign up for the New Strawn District Fisheries Newsletter.http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, GARNETT SOUTH - CHENEY RESERVOIR - 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. Annual ice fishing tournament to benefit relay for life. Water levels are very low. Usually can catch a few along the dam. This is a generic wintertime fishing report, water temperatures should be in the mid to upper 30's. Zebra mussel infestation has been confirmed at Hillsdale Reservoir. Come and tour our venue & gardens. $00. Tobacco Use among Missouri Middle and High School Students 2003-2009. Fish windy shorelines where the waves are stirring up the bottom. Anglers walk from the parking lotwest on the path to the hot water return area. Ft Scott Lake has boat ramps and several docks and good shoreline access for fishing. This will allow for view while you're out fishing. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx. Please inspect your trailer and fishing gear before leaving the lake to ensure you are not transporting these plants to any other lakes. Lots of channel catfish and anglers are doing well. Fishing at La Cygne produces a mixed bag of fish from big blue, channel or flathead catfish, to white bass and wipers or crappie and largemouth bass. Spoons, jigs, and flukes in deeper water. The corners of the dam and along the East bank are the best places for smallmouth. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. MONTGOMERY STATE FISHING LAKE - Wipers are pelagic, or open water, predators lurking in deeper water during the day, but come up shallow to feed in the morning, evening, and during the night. Angler input is welcomed. Crappie will congregate near the Georgia Cubes, submerged trees, structure, and docks. 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: If you want to receive additional information about this lake. It isIllegaltransportlive fish, bait, and waterfrom this lake. You can call the Guard House to check on availability at (785) 456-6149. Please help stop the spread. Last Updated: 2/27/2023 Print. HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - Its entire shoreline is open to the public allowing visitors to enjoy boating, sailing, wind surfing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving. The final stocking for this season is scheduled for mid-March. The walleye population has fallen to rather low numbers and harvest is expected to be low this year. The lake supports a decent crappie population. Stinkbaits, fresh cut bait, and worms are good summer baits. Another goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling. TUTTLE CREEK - Drumare an abundant species at Rocky Ford and can be caughton worms, minnows, and jigs. We recently stocked channel catfish to expand the population. Brushpiles were constructed and placed at 5 locations in April 2010. Recent high discharge has spurred several good reports of multi-species action along the dam and in the spillway. Anyone interested in fishing Tobacco Garden Creek or waters within the wider area around Williston should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Try crank baits or jigs tipped with night crawlers along the flats. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Walleye and sauger are grouped together in KS regulations and a total of 2 per day can be harvest at the Jeffrey Lakes if they are over the 15-inch minimum length limit. Remember, there is a 35 inch length limit on blue catfish at Glen Elder. The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. You can help fellow anglers by sharing successfulfishing notes athttp://www.facebook.com/kdwpt, MCPHERSON STATE FISHING LAKE - Saw a few other fish on the finder and had a few tipups go but to no result. It is illegal to release fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Use piece of nightcrawler or small jig at vegetation edges and rocky structures to target the panfish. Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. Please remember to help STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! They can be easily caught on worms and hotdogs. Still doing fairly good for white bass and wipers. 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. Channel catfish are in great shape, many in the 2 to 4 pound range. A Cheney District newsletter is available. The population receives high angling pressure from both panfish anglers and from anglers targeting sunfish to use for catfish bait. 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. Channel catfish can be caught on a variety of baits including nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and cut bait. 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. The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. each. Cedar trees were added to the lake in October of 2021 and spring of 2019 to enhance fish habitat and spawning structure. Work the edges and out in the middle in the trees. 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. To bolster the current population and recruitment of Largemouth Bass at Bone Creek, the KDWP fisheries biologist has increased stocking efforts of Largemouth Bass. Fresh cedar tree fish habitat brush piles were installed this winter which may be located by using the map below. Crappie are scattered now but can be found pulling crankbaits during the day or fishing under a light at night. Regular reporting will resume in April of 2023. Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. N 38.771017 W 95.6731 6. Some baits to try would be jerkbaits, swimbaits, jigs, and live bait. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. 1/2 oz weedless jigs, ned rigs, bladed jigs, and drop shots thrown parallel to the shore along the slope will be a good technique to try. Please remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry your kayak, boat, boat trailer, and bait buckets. The Marais des Cygnes River is confirmed to contain zebra mussels. Largemouth have moved into the deeper water in the standing timber. An angler can harvest a combined total of 2 per day at the Jeffrey Lakes and there is a 15 inch minimumlength limit that applies to both species. A detailed fishing report for the McKenzie Bay will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. This lake is great for shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out. For information on the Linn County Marina boat ramps call 913 757-6633. 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! Jigs and shad imitation lures are the best baits right now. *KDWP stocked 2 million walleye fry into Lovewell during the month of April and over 3,0007+"fish in November. The high numbers of young bass has shifted the size structure to an overall smaller average size of bass. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Maybe it's the unexpected, the surprise. Scroll down to find Crawford State Fishing Lake. WOODSON STATE FISHING LAKE - Several good reports of multi-species action on the dam! I was talking with Peg, boss of the Tobacco Garden spread. The lake has a boat ramp, parking lot, security light, floating dock, and vault toilet on the east side of the lake and a boat ramp and parking lot on the west side.. White perch cannot be used as live bait, but they do make good cut bait. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. SEE MORE sunset today 3:54PM sunrise tomorrow 6:08AM moon phase Full Moon Sun times displayed in Central Standard Time. Clean, drain, and dry all boats. Look for fish busting shad on the surface. For additional information, water temperature, release rates, please check:http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Pomona-Lake/Daily-Lake-Information/. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm and jigging it over brush piles. Best baits are dark colored jigs and minnows, mainly around underwater structure. A trout permit is required to fish at Vic's Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park and KDOT East. Hopefully, the population rebounds in the near future. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Bluegill are also available but are smaller in size. Some reports of fish caught in the upper end of the reservoir. If you would like to place habitat in Perry Reservoir or contribute to the fishing report, please contact the Fish Biologist, Nick, at nick.kramer@ks.gov to obtain a permit. Thanks! 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. And fly anglers casting prince and hare's ear nymphs under a strike indicator can be successful too. Water level is good and clear. Maximum stay is two weeks. Fisheries staff plan to add additional cedar trees to enhance fish habitat in the winter of 2021. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish over 10 inches. Fish feeders are OFF. Fish can be found in near aquatic vegetation edges and brush piles. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. 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. Brushpiles are located on the southwest corner of the lake. A strong year class of 4-6 inch fish were recorded during a recent survey. We tried out by Lunds Landing, some submerged islands off in the main body at about 17 to 30 feet of water and got nothing. mealworms, nightcrawlers, or small jigs fished near shore and around vegetation or brush. Try deeper areas adjacent to fish habitat, brushpiles. Also try shallow shoreline areas first thing in the morning. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit, EL DORADO RESERVOIR - Fishing below the dam can be good during low to moderate releases. Please remember the special length/creel limits. This lake hasa goodcatfish population and produces nice fish. The Rock Quarry is a good place for shore fishing. 2 + 2 = ? Flukes and jig and crawler on windy points. Try river channel bends, old road beds, and submerged bridges. Feb. 6 - Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Nelson Lake, 9 a.m.-3. Crank baits and spinnerbaits along rock or other cover. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. To improve fishing and address an unbalanced fishery, Kingman State Fishing Lake is being drained and renovated summer of 2023. Fish the hotwater outlet, the dam/outlet, and numerous brushpiles. In the summer months focus on shady cover when fishing shallow or deeper structure. Saugeye can be found drifting or trolling mudflats using jigs tipped with nightcrawler or jigging spoons. WASHINGTON STATE FISHING LAKE - THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS, AND BILGES!!! Last Updated: 2/17/2023 Print, FISH SALVAGE ORDER: As authorized by K.S.A 32-807, and as further specified under K.A.R. Slip bobbers with worms, stink bait, or live bait fished along the edges will be a good technique to try. Caught the fish on a yellow darting lure. A variety of ways to target saugeye are trolling with swimbaits and Rapalas, or vertical jigging. The largemouth bass population continues to improve and I would now call it a good bass lake. There are good numbers of crappie in the reservoir so success can be had year-round. Anglers are breaking holes in the ice and fishing through the holes. Anyone interested in fishing Tobacco Garden Bay or waters within the wider area around Williston should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Best for 2022 should be for saugeye, crappie, and largemouth bass. To view a map of Toronto Reservoir brush piles, copy this file into Google Earth and zoom into the reservoir. The 2022 sample records that the black bass population has been holding steady for some time now, with good numbers of largemouth bass and amoderate smallmouth bass population. The creek in the south end maybe excellent right after a hard rain. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. 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. Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. There were also several trees sunk at the end of the hot water dike and should be easily marked on your locator. Caught idk how many plus managed enough smaller walleye. Please, always clean your boat when moving to different water bodies. Use small jigs or minnows around deep brush piles and channel breaks. Largemouth bass can be found at edges of water willow, rock edges, and shallow brush. Rainbow trout have been stocked! Worms under a slip bobber, or 1/16 jigs will be a good bet to try. Some are being taken on the flats with crankbaits. Look for where shad are schooled up. Majority of fish are in the 3 to 5 pound range. We recently stocked several thousand channel catfish into the lake to boost the population. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! Tobacco Gardens Resort A Little Bit of Heaven in the Middle of Nowhere 25-miles north of Watford City, nestled on the south shore of Lake Sakakawea, lies Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. Check out this video on fish management provided by KDWPThttp://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Fishing-Videos/Kansas-Fish-Management, WILSON STATE FISHING LAKE - ll5-7-1, a fish salvage conditions exists at Kingman State Fishing Lake due to a renovation project. 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