Wichita East KDOT Fishing Information
Access is from Hydraulic and 45th St., Wichita, KS
Northeast of the I-135/I-235 interchange in North Wichita; the only access is from 45th St. North.
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 316-683-8069
NE of I-135, I-235 Intersection
Channel Catfish are stocked monthly at this location from May to September.
Carry-in boats and watercraft (including float tubes) ARE allowed on this lake for fishing (motors are not allowed). The boat ramp is not open for public use.
A trout permit is required to fish for and possess trout during the trout season, which runs from November 1 thru April 15. Trout have been stocked! The last stocking occurred on November 15.
| 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 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
| Crappie | 10 | |
| Trout | 5 | |
| Wiper | 2 | 18 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination