Black Kettle State Fishing Lake Fishing Information
Counties:
GPS:
38.22924 -97.50939
Surface Acres:
5 acres
Maximum Depth:
9 feet
Normal Lake Level:
N/A
Current Lake Level:
Normal Level
Moundridge, KS
Go 1 1/2 miles N of Moundridge on 22nd Street, 1/2 miles E on Cherokee Road, 1/2 miles S
Black Kettle State Fishing Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 09/11/2025
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Poor | 6" to 10" | Fish with small minnows and jigs around brush. There are a few nice crappie in the lake although most are fairly small. |
| Bluegill | Poor | Worms under a bobber or very small jigs. | |
| Channel Catfish | Fair | 2-6 lbs. | Fish with cut bait, stink bait, or chicken livers lake wide. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 12" to 20" | Fish shallow brush with Texas rigged softbait, jigs, and spinnerbaits. The water here is typically murky so try darker colored lures (black & blue, dark purple, green pumpkin). |
| General Comments | |||
Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 5 | 15 |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 18 |
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Bluegill |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
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