Montgomery State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | 14-24" | Catfishing has been good. Look for catfish near any inflowing water with the upcoming rains. Worms have been working best. |
| Largemouth Bass | Fair | 8-18" | Largemouth bass fishing has been hit or miss with unstable weather. Look for bass to move shallow on warm days and as the water warms as they prepare to spawn. |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-12" | Crappie fishing has been fair. Look for crappie to move into the shallow spawning areas as their spawn begins. |
| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Good | 6-8" | Bluegill and redear fishing has been good. Look for fish near deeper brush piles and moving shallower in the coming weeks as water temps rise. |
| General Comments | |||
| A bathymetric map is available for Montgomery State Fishing Lake at the link above. District Newsletter We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. | |||