FISHING IN KANSAS

There are 24 large reservoirs in Kansas. Most were built in the 1960s for flood control, water supply, and recreation. The reservoirs range in size from 1,200 to 16,000 surface acres, and most offer park facilities. Fishing is the number one attraction, and reservoir anglers have a variety to cast to.



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TOP FISHING SPOTS IN KANSAS

CHENEY STATE PARK

Cheney State Park near Wichita, Kansas provides great fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.

EISENHOWER STATE PARK

Families can catch a variety of gamefish species such as channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill, crappie and walleye.

GLEN ELDER RESERVOIR

Modern camping and 8 boat ramps make for deluxe fishing and boating.


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COMMON CATCHES IN KANSAS



channel catfish

CHANNEL CATFISH

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 14-pound or stronger abrasion-resistant monofilament line
Lure Terminal tackle (circle or bait hooks, treble hooks, egg sinkers), live worms or minnows, cut-bait


WIPER

WIPER

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

An excellent food fish and popular sport fish, the wiper’s popularity continues to grow among anglers.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 8 foot, medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 12-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Jigging Spoons (up to 3oz in weight), Deep Diving Crankbaits, Shads


walleye

WALLEYE

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Walleye have needle-like teeth, bite well when the waters are cold, and make excellent table fare.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 and 7 feet long medium-action graphite rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8 or 10 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Jigs, Plastic Baits, Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers


SAUGER

SAUGER

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The sauger is closely related to the walleye, and the two appear almost identical.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 5.5-6 foot fast-action spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 6-8 -pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Jigs, Plastic Baits, Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers


BLUEGILL

BLUEGILL

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 4-or-5 weight fly rod (most effective) or ultra-light spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 3-4 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Small Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Hotdog, Doughballs, Small Spinnerbaits like Beetlespins or Tiny jigs


LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits

TYPES OF FISHING IN KANSAS



FLY FISHING

FLY FISHING

Fly fishing is fun, relaxing and easy to learn.



streams and rivers

STREAMS & RIVERS

River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.

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