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.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
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
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COMMON CATCHES IN KANSAS
CHANNEL CATFISH
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
| 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 |
STREAMS & RIVERS
River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.
