Washington State Fishing Lake Fishing Information
Counties:
GPS:
39.9234 -97.1164
Surface Acres:
65 acres
Maximum Depth:
25 feet
7 miles N, 3 miles W of Washington
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 785-461-5402
Washington State Fishing Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 11/14/2025
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Fair | Up to 1/3 lb | The lake has a decent population. Current numbers and size of bluegill are slightly above normal. |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 15 lbs | The lake has supported a good to great channel catfish population through the years. The 2025 fall fish sample showed the numbers of catfish are a little below normal but the percentage of bigger fish was above normal with 38% over 24 inches. |
| Crappie | Fair | Most 8"-10" | Crappie numbers are at a 7 year low but most of the fish are thick and over 10 inches long. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | Up to 6 lbs | The lake maintains a good largemouth bass population. The 2025 bass sampling showed the number of bass was right at the long-term average for the lake with a good size structure as 27% of the bass were over 15". |
| General Comments | |||
| A nice quiet lake that is off the beaten path a bit if you are looking to get away | |||
Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 5 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 2 | 21 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
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