Yates Center-South Owl Fishing Information
Counties:
GPS:
37.8649 -95.74456
Surface Acres:
150 acres
Maximum Depth:
12 feet
Normal Lake Level:
N/A
Yates Center, KS
.5 miles S of Yates Center on Highway 75, W on Reservoir Road.
City of Yates Center (620) 625-2118
Fisheries Biologist: Justin Morrison (620) 637-2748
The city of Yates Center has signed for the CFAP program. A city permit is no longer required.
Yates Center - South Owl Fishing Report - Updated: 10/06/2025
| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | Good | 1-5 lbs. | Swimbaits, spinnerbaits, or vibrating jigs worked near rocky banks or water willow. Early morning topwater action should be going on try buzzbaits, whopper ploppers, or frogs along the water willow. Nice sized bass are available. |
| channel catfish | Good | 1/2-15 lbs | Using shad sides livers or other prepared baits on wind blown banks should get a few bites. |
| Walleye | No reports | 10-24" | |
| crappie | Good | up to 14" | Crappie are schooled up around deep water structures, various types of jigs and plastics will work along with minnows. |
| General Comments | |||
| STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell before leaving an area. DO NOT MOVE FISH OR BAIT between waters. | |||
Creel Length/Limits
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 2 | 15 |
| Crappie | 10 | 10 |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 18 |
| Walleye | 2 | 15 |
| Wiper | 2 | 18 |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Redear Sunfish |
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
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