Montgomery State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Good | 14-24" | Catfishing has remained good. Look for fish near any inflowing water as well as in the shallows just outside of the weedline in the evenings and mornings. Shad have been working best for bait. |
| Largemouth Bass | Good | 8-18" | Largemouth bass fishing is good. Bass have moved out of spawning areas and are in deeper structure. Throwing jigs into structure has been working best. |
| Crappie | Fair | 8-12" | Crappie fishing has slowed. Fish have moved into deeper brush piles. Minnows have been working best. |
| Bluegill/Redear Sunfish | Good | 6-8" | Bluegill and redear fishing remains good. Fish have finished spawning but some can still be found shallow. Look for fish just outside the weedlines or brush piles. Worms under a bobber have been working best. |
| 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. | |||