Wichita - Cruiser K-96 Lake Fishing Information
Wichita - K-96 Lake
From I-135: Take the K-96 Exit to Hillside, exit onto Hillside and go south. Take the first right turn and follow that road to the west, past the Murfin Animal Campus.
Boating: Carry-in craft, such as canoes, kayaks, and float tubes are allowed on this lake, but the gate to the boat ramp is locked and closed to public use.
Wichita, KS
City of Wichita Parks & Recreation 316-219-9777
Eating Advisory: PCB concentrations in the lake are at a level where KDHE recommends a consumption limit of one-meal per month to be applied to bottom-feeding fish species.
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Fair | Up to 20" | The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. They can be caught on worms and hotdogs. |
| Crappie | Poor | Up to 12" | Try using minnows or a small jigs. Crappie fishing is best at the KDOT West, SG County Park, OJ Watson Park, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Largemouth Bass | Poor to Fair | Up to 18" | Largemouth Bass can be found in most area lakes but catching them can be tough due to low populations and high angling pressure. Your best opportunities to catch bass are at the KDOT lakes, Andover, Derby lakes, Emery Park, Vic's Lake, and Chisholm North lake. |
| Bluegill | Fair | Up to 8" | Bluegill are present in every lake in the area and can be targeted with worms and panfish lures. |
| Rainbow Trout | Good | Up to 20" | Trout have been stocked at Sedgwick Co Park and OJ Watson Park. Try dough baits, salmon eggs, and panfish lures. Creel limit is 5/day. |
| General Comments | |||
| White Perch are present at KDOT West, SG County Park Lakes, South Lake, and Chisholm North Lake. These are designated AIS waters, so no live fish can be transported from these locations INCLUDING SUNFISH FOR BAIT. In addition, no live white perch may be possessed, and anglers are encouraged to not release any caught back into the water. Fishing Docks/Platforms available at: K96 Lake, South Lake, Vic's Lake, Colwich City Lake, Valley Center McLaughlin Park, Andover Lake George, Derby High Park and Stone Creek, Haysville Riggs and Dorner Park. | |||
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 5 | |
| Crappie | 10 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination