Anglers should try live minnows under a bobber, jigs with a twister tail, and streamers with a fly rod. Be sure to identify your catch! Protect our waters don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! Please search ksoutdoors.com for more information about zebra mussels. Jigs are the best producing bait right now. Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable. Explore full map Water Data Sign up to see logged catches this week Sign up for free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvw2uz3oH0, Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Bullhead, ELK CITY RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. All were at Tobacco area,which was murkier than the other side but got nothing there. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that will include Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoir's will be coming out soon. 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. Ned rigs or drop shots are great techniques to use for smallmouth. 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. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. Feb. 6 - Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Nelson Lake, 9 a.m.-3. We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! LOUISBURG-MIDDLE CREEK SFL - Fish spook easily due to clear water. 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. Please remember the special length/creel limits. Worms and minnows near structure are producing the best. Football jigs, suspending jerkbaits, or slow rolling big spinnerbaits around various structural elements. ROOKS STATE FISHING LAKE - You can subscribe to the free Manhattan Fisheries Newsletter by clicking the link. The upper end is a great area to find big catfish on warm spring days. Best for 2022 should be for saugeye, crappie, and largemouth bass. We recently restocked this lake so the catfish numbers are even higher. CHENEY RESERVOIR - Remember the length limit is 15 inches and the creel limit is 2 per person. Largemouth can be found in the deeper brush piles and near shoreline structure in the mornings and evenings. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish in the 6 to 8 inch range, but fish in the 10 to 12 inch range have not been uncommon. Casting swimbaits, jigs, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits will be your best bet. Anglers can focus their efforts on brushpiles, which are located on the lower end on the southwest corner of the lake, drop offs and changes in depth located in close proximity to jetties, and coves. Channel catfish daily limit is 5. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. KEITH SEBELIUS RESERVOIR - This currently includes Granite Creek, North Fork River, Carr Creek, and Walnut Creek. Vertically fishing slab spoons over the tops of fish attractors or prominent windblown main lake points and shelves. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. 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. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Most of the fish caught in the area of the hot water outlet have been the 1 to 2 pound range. Finesse plastics near deeper structure or vegetated flats. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. $100 entry per 2 person teams. Last Updated: 11/22/2022 Print. 38 brushpiles were added to Cowley SFL. Jigs tipped with a worm have been working best. To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. Worms under a bobber are working best. Biologists hope to gain information about the areas blue catfish population size, entrainment through the dam, and the fishs susceptibility to harvest. Some are taken onjigs tipped with worms, spinners, dam and upper creek channel. There is a second, smaller access area located at the south west part of the lake, from 800 rd. 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. Water Level:As of October 7th, Melvern Reservoir was 1.4ft below normal pool level with 20 cfs discharge. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! The catfish in this impoundment are active and ready for action- Try liver, shad, or live bait fish. 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. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. Casting swimbaits and crankbaits around the fishing piers and along well defined creek channel breaks. Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. Many strip pits have quality largemouth bass populations with 15-19" being common. Lewis halted at a bottom on S. Side to kill Some Elk Peter Cruzatte a frenchman went out with Capt. Fishdrop offs and at the head of the inflow areasusing crank baits,jigs and or minnow, Use just about any catfish bait, cut bait, stink baits, chicken liver, worms, the fish feeders are ON. The river and streams on the state wildlife area are open to fishing. Sampling and angler reports indicate that there are still alot of good crappie here, most in the 10-12 inch range. Fish are lakewide, best with cut shad,sponge baits, worms. The lake supports high numbers of 2 to 8 pounders. Please pick up and take home any trash that you may have brought with you. 2 + 2 = ? The East bank, South cove and around the island are usually the best largemouth spots. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. Have had reports of fish being caught around the north and south shore fish attractors and breakwaters using jigs and jigs tipped with minnow. HOLTON - BANNER CREEK - The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Tags can be redeemed for a prize at the following website: www.ksfishderby.com. Try usingminnows, jigs under a 5ft float, along the piers. 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. Invasive Species:Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - STAY UP TO DATE ON FISH STOCKINGS, FISH SAMPLING, FISH HABITAT PROJECTS: 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. There are good numbers of crappie in the reservoir so success can be had year-round. Live fish are not to be taken off the property. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. Leave your stress behind and immerse yourself in unparalleled relaxation of scenic North Dakota! THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Located north of Silver Lake, Shawnee State Fishing Lake is the site of good catch and release largemouth bass fishing. Did not hear of any walleye being caught. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter which includes informative fisheries information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is currently available. The fish cleaning station is closed for the winter. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush in deeper water. Release all Largemouth Bass 15-21" in Length, daily creel remains 5/day. However, would try fishing around the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. Minnows and jigs are producing the most fish right now. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print, BUTLER STATE FISHING LAKE - The Elk City State Park Youth/Mentor pond is now open. Scroll down to find Crawford State Fishing Lake. RV dump and fresh water available. The crappie are improving and are in the8 inch to 15 inches long. Small jigs or flies are also good bets. It is illegal to transport alive fishfrom ANS designated waters. Redear can be caught using a small chunk of worm near brushpiles and shoreline habitat. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print, CENTRALIA CITY LAKE - 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. El Dorado has an abundance of fish under the slot. 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. Crappie have struggled at this lake due to slow growth. Recently there were 2,800 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Come and tour our venue & gardens. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the lake of your choice. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. GPS Coordinate locations for all brushpiles. Best baits to use include cut bait, stinkbait, shad sides, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. Make sure you drain all water from the boat before you leave the boat ramp area!!! Free ship to store. Best baits to use include stinkbait, shad gizzards, shad sides, shrimp, and nightcrawlers. If you plan to fish for trout, a Johnson County trout permit is also required. The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. Fishing only lake. You can help fellow anglers by sharing successfulfishing notes athttp://www.facebook.com/kdwpt. When releasing high volume of water the outlet/spillway is fantastic. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print, POTTAWATOMIE STATE FISHING LAKE NO. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. There are a high percentage of fish over 10 inches. Water levels are very low. 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 - Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print, YATES CENTER - SOUTH OWL - Recent Black Bass surveys indicated a healthy Smallmouth population with many fish in the 12-18 inch range. Use minnows or small jigs near 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. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. *600,000 wiper fry will be stocked into Lovewell in May with fingerlings also requested later this summer. Boller Point ramp is shallow but usable by shallow drafted vessels. Along the dam and rocky shorelines on crankbaits. This is agood catfish population with a lot of fish in the 3 pounds and up to 15 pounds range. Remember anglers -- A trout permit is required to be able to fish on the "Trout Pit" on Unit #30 during the trout season (November 1-April 15). Look for areas that hold baitfish. The reservoir also supports some larger walleye and blue catfish, though in low numbers. The 2022 sample showed the population has regressed and would be considered a poor fishery for the immediate future. Channel catfish are being caught on a variety of baits including nightcrawlers, chicken liver, and cut bait. Jig or minnow 7 to 12 feet deep on brush or dropoffs. 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 - Best known for the chicken fried steak and Peggy's homemade apple pie, you won't leave disappointed. Football jigs or suspending jerkbaits worked slowly near structural elements such as the creek channel breaks and points. Vertically fishing various prepared baits and minnows or jigging slab spoons over drop-offs associated with edges of points. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Also remember this lake has a good wiper population. The bass are slower with the cold water. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. Prepared baits, shrimp, chicken liver, and shad will be good baits to try. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Saugeye, Drum. Fish can be caught use wacky worms, Senkos, Ned Rigs, spinnerbaits, roadrunners, and crankbaits. Historically, the lake has been one of the best places around to catch largemouth over 15 inches and this should continue to be true for the foreseeable future. N 38.767067 W 95.668917, 2. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers. No reports but try 1/8 and 1/4 oz. Visit. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the reservoir has approx. Alternate Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Saugeye fishing this year will be down from the highs seen the last two years. The lake has traditionally hada goodsmallmouth bass population, but the current population abundance is well below the historical average. Don't move water. Fish with jigs or minnows near the dam or rocks. Crappie are shallow near structure, brushpiles, weed edges, and rock banks. NEW FOR 2022: Effective January 1, 2022 Walleye harvest at Cedar Bluff Reservoir will continue to be regulated by a 21-INCH MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT AND 5 FISH DAILY CREEL LIMIT, EXCEPT UP TO 2 WALLEYE GREATER THAN 15-INCHES BUT LESS THAN 18-INCHES MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE 5 FISH DAILY CREEL. Plastic baits are producing best right now. 8 to 14 feet deep. Fish are moving shallow at night and are suspended over deeper water during the day. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. Some anglers have been catching a good number of nice sized fish. The corners of the dam and along the East bank are the best places for smallmouth. 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. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, MIAMI STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. JEWELL STATE FISHING LAKE - Jan. 30 - Devils Lake VFD Ice Fishing Derby, Six Mile Bay, 351-3191. This is sent directly to your email. 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 spring. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 1723.23 ---- 6.02' below conservation pool. The road to South Owl will be closed for construction for up to 60 days, so the lake is essentially closed to boat traffic. Crappie are being caught on both sides of the culvert at this time. Largemouth bass have moved shallow. Have had reports of fish being caught around the fish attractors using jigs and slab spoons. White perch can be caught using similar methods as White Bass and Wiper. Pratt County Lake and all other public fishing waters in Pratt and Barber counties are now a part of the Cheney district. Good baits are worm, frozen shad or liver, Sunfish or cut shad, prepared baits. 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. Four Georgia Cube Fish Attractors were placed by the fishing dock (2on the East end and 2 on the West end) on the north end of the lake. These numbers will be improved by future stockings. You might find fish patrolling lake flats. A blue catfish tagging project in underway at El Dorado. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Windy points and shorelines on shad imitating plastics, crankbaits, or inline spinners. The walleye population has fallen to rather low numbers and harvest is expected to be low this year. Use minnows and jigs near docks and vegetation edges. Use a jig, spinner, worm, or crank bait around stumps and brush in river and Walnut Creek. A 6.5lb bass was captured and released during a recent fisheries survey. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. With questions about this lake call Donald George, Fisheries Biologist, at 913-795-2218, or Bourbon County at 620-223-3800. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. This will supplement the population and maintain fishing opportunities. Started releasing water out of the irrigation canal on 7-4-2022 and shut it off on 7-19-2022. More brushpiles were added again on 3/17/20. The following link will take you to the Kansas Water Watch website. 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. 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. Crankbaits and shad imitation baits fished near submerged road also target near schools of gizzard shad. 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. To improve fishing and address an unbalanced fishery, Kingman State Fishing Lake is being drained and renovated summer of 2023. Use spinners or jigs around brush piles and channel breaks. Jetties are located on the north end as well as the east and west sides of the lake. COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Emery Park, Blackbird/Sunflower Ponds, and Chisholm North lake. ROCKY FORD FISHING AREA - Last Updated: 9/1/2022 Print, As part of the Great Kansas Fishing Derby, 9 Channel catfish and one Largemouth Bass were tagged. Some being caught lake wide. Use piece of nightcrawler or small jig at vegetation edges and rocky structures to target the panfish. Warm weather will really speed up the fishing. However, the flooded timber and clearer water in the backwater section of the river produces a fair density bass population. Still doing fairly good for white bass and wipers. near brush/rock drop offs and channel ledges 10 ft deep on jigs, minnows, and spinners, near wind blown flats on cut bait and worms, near dam and rock points on jigs, worms, and crankbaits, near rock and brush on jigs and crankbaits, on small jigs and worms in coves and near brush, near wind blown flats and creeks on cut bait and worms, near points, brush, and rock 10ft deep on jigs and minnows, along the dam and edges of flats and points on jigs, worms, and spoons, along creeks, dam and points on spinners, jigs, and crankbaits. In the winter months try shoreline fishing at the hotwater outlet. NEW REGULATION FOR 2020: Release all Blue Catfish between 32 - 40 inches. If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here:https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm, HILLSDALE RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. A few fish have been caught incidentally through the ice by crappie anglers. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. County. This lake is a great channel catfish lake with great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Try fishing deep brush piles and other hard structure. Bluegill and Redear Sunfish up to 9 inches are common on the strip pits on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Remember to clean, drain, and dry your boat and fishing equipment when leaving the lake to keep from spreading them to other lakes. Don't move water from any lake. Target wind blown flats and river channel ledges for catfish. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS, AND BILGES!!! Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. shad imitating crank baits, or soft plastic baits close to fish structure, the deeper side of weed beds and along rocky points. Chicken livers or shad imitating baits such as crankbaits, spinnerbaits, rattletraps, soft jerkbaits, fished around wind blown banks and dropoffs. Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633. A state-issued permit is required. Lots of fish up shallow right now. Fall sampling indicates a few fish over 15" are available. Lots of small 8-10 inch bass were seen this past spring. The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. Tuttle Creek has zebra mussels whichmakes the lake, the River Pond and Rocky Ford designated as Aquatic Nuisance Species waters. Largemouth can be taken on finesse plastics and spinnerbaits fished near trees in the coves and at vegetation edges. Last Updated: 2/27/2023 Print. Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print. Tobacco Barn Farm is 30 minutes north of Kansas City and south of St. Joe. The GPS coordinates for the new brushpile locations are as follows (Updated 10/13/2021): N37.644641, W 094.810386 (North boat ramp), N37.643394, W 094.811154 (Marina northeast dock), N 37.641860, W 094.812640 (Marina Cove southwest dock), N 37.643614, W 094.811419 (Marina Cafe dock), N 37.641616, W 094.813571 (Marina Cove, west end), N 37.641749, W 094.812921 (Marina Cove, southwest dock), N 37.641966, W 094.806699 (East Cove, east bank), N 37.641278, W 094.807183 (East Cove, southwest bank), N 37.641637, W 094.807649 (East Cove, northwest bank), N 37.642103, W 094.807946 (East Cove, north point). The southwest corner of the lake and the northern 2 coves tend to be good spots. A Wyandotte County trout permit is required for trout fishing. BOURBON COUNTY ELM CREEK LAKE - This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. spoons, crank baits are good, use shad imitations. NEBO STATE FISHING LAKE - Anglers from the shoreline should focus on the coves, both the north and south side of the dam, and the handicap access on the south side of the lake near the boat ramp. Look for crappie in deeper water, fish the standing timber near the creek channel or old road beds. For more information check out these two sites. 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. El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Come inside for climate controlled indoor seating or enjoy scenic views from the outdoor patio. Plastic baits are producing the most fish. It is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water, so please discard any unused bait in a trash can. Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. After hard rains fish the south end where the water comes in. Jigs or spoons around windblown main lake points. Tube jig or minnow along shoreline and around the brush piles. 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 has maintained a great channel cat fishery for over ten years. Anglers have been doing well the last two weeks on commercial dough baits. No recent reports but the best fishing tends to be in the upper end of the lake on cut bait. Brown trout have been stocked in Unit #30 in the Trout Pit to provide an additional species and trophy opportunity for anglers. There are very good numbers of crappie in the reservoir now so success can be had throughout the year. 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. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here. White bass are moving a lot right now and the old clich "they are where you find them" fits too well. Fishing should be good below the dam for multiple species during low to moderate releases. Good luck! Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. Catfish can be caught using nightcrawlers, cut bait, and stink bait. Annual stockings occurred for six years, creating a population that first exhibited natural recruitment in 2009. Crappie fishing remains good. Recent sampling has shown there are a lot of 8" fish currently with some fish tickling the 10" mark. Near shore brushpile placements fishable from shore in Cottonwood Cove. Rules meeting Friday night (jan 18) at 6pm. try dropoffs, and the deep side of weed bed habitat. The County and Wildlife and Parks are committed to repairing the dam and restoring the fishery. Look for deep schools of baitfish. The locations of all known fish habitat can be found here. 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. Zebra Mussels are also present in Clearwater Creek below the spillway! 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! SABETHA PONY CREEK - The dam is a great spot to start looking for smallmouth. Soft plastic swim baits and jigs have been working best. Please help stop the spread. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush. The zebra mussels reproduce during the warmer summer months and veligers (larval zebra mussels) are present in the water column. Auxiliary Lake has zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. To view a map of brush pile and habitat cube locations, copy these files into Google Earth and zoom into the lake. The best number of saugeye can be found on the upper end around the jetties and other rocky areas. This small 49 acre lake is located in northeast Pott. Stinkbaits, fresh cut bait, and worms are good summer baits. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. This newsletter is for fishing information for theIndependence District(Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. Most less than 28" but getting a few over 40 pounds. Bass 13 to 18 inches long are protected at this lake. The 2022 spring electrofishing sample collected the second highest number of bass ever at the lake. The majority of the saugeye in the last sample were over the 18 inch minimum length limit. Both of the Parks provide many great shorelines for bank fishing. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Central Region Headquarters 7220 NW 101st Terrace Kansas City, MO 64153 Hope to see some 15 inch sauger by late summer or early fall. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. The link is: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, SHERIDAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Most of the larger white bass range from 12 to 16 inches and wipers up to 8 lbs. The deeper fish are often caught using jigging spoons, minnows, or brightly colored lures. Anglers still-fishing various baits like power bait, worms, marshmallows, and corn alone or in combination can be effective. 921 blue catfish were tagged for a population study, so be on the lookout for tags in the blue cats that you catch and please report any you do catch. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. The two species (walleye & sauger) are combined in KS regulations. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT Lakes, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. Shallow rocky shorelines adjacent to drop offs are the best areas to target using jigs, live minnows, or shallow running crank baits. Osage SFL contains several sunfish populations including Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Warmouth. Use shad imitation baits and find bait fish near drop-offs. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. The fall sample indicated good numbers above the 18" minimum length limit and a quality population for anglers to utilize. "I don't know what it is about this place but it gets me every time. 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