Fishing

Regulations
Forecast, Stocking, Reports & Attractor GPS'
Forecast, Stocking, Reports & Attractor GPS'

Want to know where the best place for fishing is today? Here are some helpful links that will help you make your fishing destination decision!

Fishing Reports

Fishing Forecast

Fish Stocking Information

Bathymetric Maps

Google KMZ file of KS Fish Attractors

Licenses & Fees
Licenses & Fees

Fishing Applications and Fees

All Kansas resident anglers age 16 through 74 must have a resident fishing license unless exempt by Kansas Law. Nonresident anglers age 16 and older , must have a nonresident fishing license (unless fishing on a private pond not leased for public fishing).

Special Fish Programs
Fishing News
  • Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Free Fishing and State Park Entrance Days for 2026
    For Immediate Release:   February 11, 2026 Media Contact:    Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Free Fishing and State Park Entrance Days for 2026TOPEKA – Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Secretary Christopher Kennedy has issu ... Read More
  • Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 13, 2026 Media Contacts: Jill Bronaugh, KDHELaura Rose Clawson, KDWP Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026. The f ... Read More
  • New Kansas Record for Blue Catfish Tops Previous by 18.3 Pounds
    For Immediate Release:   July 18, 2025  Contact:    Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public AffairsLaura.roseclawson@ks.govNew Kansas Record for Blue Catfish Tops Previous by 18.3 PoundsPRATT – Kansas has a new state record blue catfish, and it’s a big one.On May 15, 2025, Daniel Mayer of Agency, Mo., caught a 12 ... Read More

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