Wichita Watson Park Fishing Information
O.J. Watson Park is located on McClean between Pawnee and 31st Street South. You can enter the park from McClean Street. The entrance on Old Lawrence Road off of Carp Street has been closed.
City of Wichita Parks & Recreation, 316-219-9777
| 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 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
| Saugeye | 2 | 18 |
| Wiper | 2 | 18 |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination