Big Hill Reservoir Fishing Information
Counties:
GPS:
N37 16 10.75 W95 28 10.03
Surface Acres:
1,240 acres
Maximum Depth:
60 feet
Normal Lake Level:
858 feet
4 1/2 miles E of Cherryvale
Mound Valley Gate House - (620) 328-2050
Corps of Engineers - Big Hill Reservoir- (620) 336-2741
Big Hill Reservoir Fishing Report - Updated: 09/29/2025
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crappie | Good | 6-12" | Crappie fishing remains good. Look for fish in deeper structure. Minnows and plastic jigs have been working best. |
| Channel Catfish | Good | 16-24" | Catfishing remains good. Look for fish to be on the windward side of the lake and moving into the shallower water near deep water to feed in the evenings. Shad sides are the preferred bait. |
| Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass | Fair | 12-20" | Largemouth bass fishing remains fair. Look for fish in deeper structure, but will move shallow in the early morning or evenings especially on cool cloudy days. Smallmouth bass fishing has slowed. Fish will be near rocky shorelines and the dam. Jigs have been working best. |
| Bluegill and Redears | Fair | 5-7" | Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. Bluegill and redear can be found near any submerged vegetation and woody structure. Worms under a bobber are working best. |
| General Comments | |||
| Release all Largemouth Bass 15-21" in Length, daily creel remains 5/day. | |||
Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15-21 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5 | 18 |
| Spotted Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Redear Sunfish | ||
| Walleye | 5 | 18 |
| White Bass |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
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