McPherson State Fishing Lake Fishing Information
Address:
2450 Pueblo Road if on west side of lake; 2475 Pueblo Road if on east side of lake
Canton, KS
67428
Counties:
GPS:
38.4819 -97.4682
Surface Acres:
46 acres
Maximum Depth:
30 feet
Normal Lake Level:
Full
Canton, KS
6 miles, N, 2 ½ miles W of Canton
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 620-628-4592
McPherson State Fishing Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 09/11/2025
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel catfish | Fair | 1 - 5 lbs. | Try worms and cutbait on the bottom. |
| Crappie | Good | 8-14" | Reports of fish caught lake wide on jigs and minnows. |
| Largemouth bass | Fair | Up to 6 lb. | Try using soft plastics, spinner baits, and crank baits near structure. |
| Saugeye | Poor | 15-26" | No reports but try 1/8 and 1/4 oz. jigs tipped with worms along the dam, piers and upper end. |
| General Comments | |||
Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15" |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 13-18" protected slot |
| Bluegill | ||
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Redear Sunfish | ||
| 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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