The bass are in 1 to 8 foot from the surface, above the thermocline. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that includes fisheries related information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is available. Stilling Basin is still DRY; therefore, NO trout will be stocked this season. Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. Some baits to try would be jerkbaits, swimbaits, jigs, and live bait. Use plastic jig, imitation shad, or spinner on windy shoreline and rocky points. Most about 9 inches with some in the 12 inch range. Size structures are from 2022 October test netting and 2021 May electrofishing for largemouth bass. White perch can be caught using similar methods as White Bass and Wiper. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. Some new brushpiles were created and some brush was added to some of the existing 2018/19 structures. NEW REGULATION FOR 2020: Release all Blue Catfish between 32 - 40 inches. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area but are especially good at Blackbird/Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond. Fishing conditions have greatly improved with cooler water temperatures. Please, always clean your boat when moving to different water bodies. Worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners are producing fish. Live fish are not to be taken off the property. Pleasanton West Lake produces a quality bass and channel catfish fishery. Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and livewell after leaving this lake. HOT WATER ACCESS. The marina has two concrete boat ramps and multiple docks along the resort for Tobacco Garden visitors. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the reservoir has approx. Look for catfish in the deeper timber and along sharp breaks. ATTENTION! http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, LA CYGNE RESERVOIR - This small 24 acre lake is similar to pond fishing. No recent reports but the best fishing tends to be in the upper end of the lake on cut bait. Water levels are good. This lake has limited shoreline access so please spread out, social distance. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. Fishing wind blown banks or up in the riprap should be productive or try creek channel swings and humps. Use a jig or minnow on windy shoreline, brush piles, and timber in Toronto Cove, Mann's Cove, and north side of Duck Island. Free ship to store. These fish can occasionally be caught using topwater lures at dawn and dusk. 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. CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell when leaving water bodies. Remember it is illegal to move fish from below dam to above the dam or use fish captured below dam for bait above the dam. Caution!!! The fishing conditions are very similar to that of a large farm pond. This recent sample showed great numbers of young fish with fair numbers of fish over 11". *600,000 wiper fry will be stocked into Lovewell in May with fingerlings also requested later this summer. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Density and quality of fish is good. Locations were marked with GPS using datum NAD83: 1) N38.99217 W095.63188, 2) N39.00736 W095.62968, 3) N38.99254, W095.63210, 4) N38.99619 W095.632202, 5) N39.01043, W095.63014. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Recent high discharge has spurred several good reports of multi-species action along the dam and in the spillway. Fishing should be good below the dam for multiple species during low to moderate releases. Fish spook easily due to clear water. 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). Protect our waters don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! Fish will transition to flats during dawn and dusk. Fishing should be great as these fish continue to grow. Target shallow water structure. NEW FOR 2020 --As of January 1, 2020, there is no longer a 20" minimum and daily creel of 1 Brown Trout per day. WARNING! Majority of the population is 8-10 inches, but some nicer ones can be found. 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. Blue Catfish) scattered throughout the reservoir, try fresh cutbait in 6-30 feet of water on river channel swings or flats near these swings. There are good crappie here. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, BLACK KETTLE STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/11/2022 Print. 10 to 18 deep near brush or timber on jigs. The Elk City State Park Youth/Mentor pond is now open. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Results from the 2011 Missouri Youth Tobacco Survey. The lake and the connected river system maintains a good channel catfishpopulation and has been one of the best places around to catch channel over 8 pounds. Even with the colder water temperatures bass are still responding to stick baits and medium depty crank baits. Okay numbers of fish over 10 inches. This is an ongoing effort by the District Fisheries Biologist, so new pits will be added on a weekly basis. Havehadreports of fish being caught around the north and southshore breakwaters and fish attractors using jigs, slab spoons and jigs with minnows. There is a parking lot and gravel ramp and provides shoreline angling also. Locations to try would be near the swim beach in the northwest corner, coves where shallow water and aquatic vegetation can be found, and marina cove. Similar locations and baits as those used for white bass. Walk into the lake from the east side. The best time to fish is anytime you can. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. Invasive Species:Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels. Harvest-sized Channel Catfish are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush. Consider keeping your daily creel limit of 5 largemouth bass under the protected slot limit (i.e., 13 - 18 inches) to reduce densities to allow for better growth in the strip pits. Went out fishing at Sakakawea yesterday with some friends. Night crawlers or prepared stink baits fished on windy points or where the wind is blowing in to the shoreline. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. 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. JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER AUX. Since the infestation was discovered in Oct. of 2007 these mussels have spread throughout the lake. FALL RIVER RESERVOIR - Try crank baits or jigs tipped with night crawlers along the flats. Ice on Barrel Springs is too thin and weak to safely support ice fishing activity. There are good numbers of crappie in the reservoir so success can be had year-round. Majority of the fish being caught are around 8 inches, but some larger ones can be found. The fish feeders are ON for the season. Jigs or worms fished near shoreline structure. This means take EXTRA PRECAUTION to help prevent the spread into uncontaminated impoundments. Dispose of all bait on dry land. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. This lake provides a diverse fishery, but best in 2022 should be crappie, wiper, and white bass. Lures that work best in cold water are small bass jigs, small soft plastics, jerkbaits, and lipless crankbaits. range. Channel catfish can be caught from shore using cut shad, dough balls, or chunks of worm. Worms and small jigs are a good bet. Spinnerbaits, rattletraps, or swimbaits fish around cover near the warmer water will be your best bet. Minnows under a bobber over deep water will be your best bet. This is a generic wintertime fishing report, water temperatures should be in the mid to upper 30's. Zebra mussels have been found at Paola City Lake (Lake Miola). Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. So please discard any leftover bait in a trash can. Best baits tend to be worms or commercial catfish baits. Any attempts to get out on the State Lake ice is strongly discouraged. In general, at least 4 inches of clear, hard ice is considered safe to support ice fishing activities accessed by foot. Bluegill and redear can be found in the deeper brush piles. I have added Georgia cubes to several areas to enhance angling especially along shoreline areas. Trolling and vertical jigging techniques will be a good technique to try. The deeper fish are often caught using jigging spoons, minnows, or brightly colored lures. Shad imitations are producing bites. Lots of small 8-10 inch bass were seen this past spring. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. The fish feeder is ON. We recently stocked several thousand channel catfish into the lake to boost the population. If you would like to receive additional information about this lake a couple of times a year, sign up for the newsletter at the following link. Great Kansas Fishing Derby Tagged Species - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, White Bass/Wiper, Walleye, GLEN ELDER RESERVOIR - Throwing small shad imitators like compact spinnerbaits or crankbaits. Cedar trees were placed on existing brushpiles. We have been taking veliger samples and the samples were high so be sure to drain and dry everything!!!!!! In June 2022, 25,000 advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Bluegill and Redear Sunfish up to 9 inches are common on the strip pits on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Spinnerbaits or plastics working theshallows, along the face of the dam and the brush piles. 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. Brushpiles were constructed and placed at 5 locations in April 2010. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water for both species. Water levels are very low. Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWPT staff. Additionally, 12-14 inch fish are present. 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. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Channel catfish, 2,800 are stocked in mid October to increase fishing opportunities. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Cedar trees were added to the lake in October of 2021 and spring of 2019 to enhance fish habitat and spawning structure. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Recent fisheries surveys in May 2022 documented a healthy Largemouth Bass population, with many fish in the 14-18 inch range, and a few fish exceeding 5 lbs. 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! Casting soft plastics, swimbaits and jerk baits around fish attractors, shoreline brush and vegetation along sun-warmed shorelines. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. The lake did receive a stocking in 2021 that created a modest year class and should help bolster things for the future. Fish are moving into the shallows during dawn and dusk. Saugeye can be found drifting or trolling mudflats using jigs tipped with nightcrawler or jigging spoons. POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY LAKE - They can be caught using spinnerbaits, plastics, or crankbaits around the brush piles. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! Post Fishing Report Report Ice Depth Report Water Temp Fishing Forecast Fishing Reports Pin As Favorite These are often caught at the drop offs along creek channels, and around concentrations of gizzard shad. Walleye may be found along the dam and off of points. Saugeye can be found on flats of 10-14 ft that is near deeper water of 20 feet and deeper at this time of the year. Largemouth Bass can be found in coves with timber. chicken livers, cut bait or other prepared bait lakewide. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using crankbaits and artificial baits. Please call or text 701-570-8497). We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. The water is clear with a little color. Most rainbows are 10 inches in length when stocked and average 1/2 lb. Use shad imitation baits fished near main lake points. Wiper have been stocked in Crawford State Lake and provide a quality sportfish for anglers to target. Anglers often report good spring catches of blue catfish near Walleye Point, the marina, and Cedar Point. All were at Tobacco area,which was murkier than the other side but got nothing there. Don't move water from any impoundment. In the spring of 2018, another 95 Georgia cubes have been placed to attract fish to shoreline areas. Lewis halted at a bottom on S. Side to kill Some Elk Peter Cruzatte a frenchman went out with Capt. To view a map of brush piles in Fall River Reservoir and the old sunken Ladd Bridge in the river, copy this file into Google Earth and zoom into the reservoir. 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. Minnow and bobber near the standing timber. The Rock Quarry is a good place for shore fishing. Lake Sakakawea doesnt have an off-season and neither do we . About Fishing Reports for McKenzie Bay near Parshall. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. Trotlines are doing very well. Shad sides have been working best. Rainbow trout & Brown Trout are managed under a combined daily creel limit of five fish. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using shrimp, liver and shad on the bottom. If the inlet is flowing, then good fishing can be found there for all three species. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. The following is an excerpt from the journal entry of Sergeant John Ordway: about 12 oClock Capt. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush in deeper water. The upper end is a great area to find big catfish on warm spring days. COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Jigs and minnows are producing. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can all catch fish this time of year. FT. SCOTT LAKE - When you need a break from campfire food, Tobacco Gardens' full-service restaurant is ready to dish it up. Use minnows or jigs, but fish slower than you would in warmer months. Tobacco Use among Missouri Middle and High School Students 2003-2009. Best bite with fresh cut bait. POTTAWATOMIE STATE FISHING LAKE NO. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. Most recent water level conditions can be found at the following website: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Clinton-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. Remember there is a 15 inch minimum length limit on channel catfish, Great Kansas Fishing Derby Tagged Species - Channel Catfish, Crappie, KANOPOLIS RESERVOIR - Jigs and minnow are producing good bites. Proud to be featured on The Knot's 15 Best Farm Wedding Venues in the U.S. "We were immediately blown away but the gorgeous, rustic aesthetic that the Tobacco Barn . Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. Catfish are being caught using liver, stink bait, shad, nightcrawlers and cut bait. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Johnson County fishing/trout permits are available through Johnson County Parks and Recreation District and other select vendors. Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print, CAUTION: LONGER BOAT TRAILERS MAY FALL OFF EDGE OF BOAT RAMP WHEN WATER IS LOW, CEDAR BLUFF RESERVOIR - 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. The channel cat population in this lake is doing well, and during our sampling we saw a few walleye, as well as some sizeable flatheads. The lake supports a decent crappie population. Many of the strip pits have quality populations. Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. DO NOT MOVE FISH OR BAIT TO DIFFERENT WATERS! Auxiliary Lake has zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Last Updated: 1/23/2023 Print. This shallow lake has the best fishing for crappie and channel catfish which are stocked annually. Coordinates mark areas with multiple habitat structures in the area. Anglers have been doing well the last two weeks on commercial dough baits. Wipers may be caught by fishing along points in the lake using any lure that resembles a shad. Rainbow trout have been stocked! HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR - Use a quarter ounce or an eighth ounce jig tipped with a minnow or baitfish imitation. ALONG WITH ZEBRA MUSSEL INFESTATION, ASIAN CARP ARE IN DRAINAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KANSAS RIVER AND CAN EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR SHAD!!! Walleye bite has been decent on flats adjacent to points. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK LAKE - 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. Shoreline fishing can be good in deeper water around the lake. Targeting inflow is a popular method as the catfish will congregate there to feed. For a map of these habitat locations and a bathymetric map of Woodson State Fishing Lake. Look for deep schools of baitfish. Largemouth bass have moved shallow. 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. This is sent directly to your email. Look for fish busting shad on the surface. Good. The following link will take you to the Kansas Water Watch website. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (S.C.O.R.P), Hiking, Biking, & Horseback Riding Trails, Transferring Fish and Game to Another Person, Education, Exhibition, Collecting, and Salvage Permits, All artificial statewide fish attractors' GPS. This currently includes Granite Creek, North Fork River, Carr Creek, and Walnut Creek. There are very good numbers of crappie in the reservoir now so success can be had throughout the year. Chicken liver or worms fished near mainlake points. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Lake Shawnee. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Crappie are still in the deeper brush piles. Most are smaller with some bigger ones mixed in. Limited opportunities exist, due to not being stocked since 2016. It has been really cold with highs in the negatives some days but we warmed up this weekend with yesterday at 36. KEITH SEBELIUS RESERVOIR - Crappie are scattered now but can be found pulling crankbaits during the day or fishing under a light at night. Crappie will congregate near the Georgia Cubes, submerged trees, structure, and docks. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Trout were stocked this evening and should be hitting good on the traditional trout baits including PowerBait, small spoons, jigs, inline spinners, and small minnows. In 2019, 218, 377 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print. To collect this data,KDWPT Fisheries biologists are tagging up to 2,000 blue catfish in El Dorado Reservoir. Areas near shore where the wind is blowing in. Don't move water from any lake. 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. Feel free to harvest or release the fish, but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 or ely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! Fall sampling indicated that there is a high percentage of fish in the 18-24" range. Boat anglers can focus their efforts on the flats of 4-8', coves, and the brushpiles located on the southwest corner of the lake. Willow Lake (located below the Tuttle Creek dam) is stocked with rainbow trout during the cooler months. Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina RV Park Write a Review 4781 Hwy 1806 Watford City, ND 58854 701-842-4199 Official Website GPS: 48.1043, -103.1038 Add Photos View 11 Photos Overview Q&A Cell Service Reviews (3) Amenities Overview of Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina Last Price Paid: $25 Reported by Themaniam1 on 8/26/2021 You can call the Guard House to check on availability at (785) 456-6149. Tobacco Barn Farm is 30 minutes north of Kansas City and south of St. Joe. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. The KDWP fisheries biologist plans to request 25,000 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass for the next five years to help bolster year classes and recruitment of Largemouth Bass. Pattern fish withjigs, spinners, gizzard shad plugs, lots of smaller fish but larger fish like 5 to 7 pounds are available. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Feb. 6 - Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Nelson Lake, 9 a.m.-3. Most less than 28" but getting a few over 40 pounds. We recently stocked channel catfish to expand the population. Water levels have improved. N 38.772333 W 95.672267 4. Minnows and dark jigs are best. Target windy banks and points using jigs on reservoir. A good population of both species is present in this lake. Have FUN,Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. This may begin this fall. 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