Kirwin Reservoir Fishing Information
15 miles SE of Phillipsburg off K-9
785-543-6673
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Fair | 7 to 17 inches | Crappie are being caught around Crappie point, the four maintained fish attractors and up both river channels using jigs and jigs tipped with minnows. Could also possibly catch some off the Dam and around the outlet. |
| Walleye | Fair | 10 to 29 inches | Starting to pick up a few more fish due to the cool water temps using jigs and night crawlers on the flats, river channels, and drop offs. Trolling diving lures along the dam and river channel is also proving successful. |
| White Bass/ Wiper | Good | 10 to 28 inches | Fish are being caught lake wide casting jigs and roadrunners from the bank. Trolling diving lures along the dam, river channels, and breaks is also producing fish. On calm days watch for surface action or bird activity that indicates feeding. |
| Catfish | Fair | 10 to 30 inches | Fish are being caught lake wide with shrimp, cut bait, stink bait, night crawlers or shad off the bottom. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12 to 22 inches | Fish are being caught along the rocky shorelines, fish attractors, and outlet using plastics and crank baits. |
| General Comments | |||
| WATER TEMPERATURE- 50° SURFACE ELEVATION- 1711.47 ---- 17.78' below conservation pool Currently, the water level is 4.48' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. All species locations, methods, and baits are generalized for the cooler water temps, and the fishing report will likely not be updated until the spring. There is currently a boat closure in effect that runs from October 1st to April 1st. No boats are allowed on the main reservoir during this time. The fish cleaning station is closed for the winter. If you have any questions regarding Kirwin Reservoir and the surrounding public lands, contact the USFWS at 785-543-6673. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. | |||
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Walleye | 5 | 15 |
| White Bass | ||
| Wiper | 5 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination