| Waterfowl numbers have significantly increased following the cold front. Mostly mallards but some teal, wigeon and gadwalls were also observed. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in dark geese using the reservoir over the past few days. Most appear to be using the reservoir during the day and feeding on surrounding private lands in the morning and evenings. All ramps are open. 0% ice. No Hunting Allowed from the Dam *****REVIEW Kansas Boating Regulations if you are using a boat to hunt. ***** Refuge Boundaries are also displayed on OnX. NO ACCESS IN THE CLOSED PORTION OF THE LAND REFUGE SEPT. 1 - JAN. 31 NO ACCESS IN THE CLOSED PORTION OF THE WATER REFUGE NOV. 1 - JAN. 31 
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| Water level | Reservoir Elevation - 2120.7 - 23.3 ft. low |
| Hunting conditions | Shorelines are bare and open, very little flooded vegetation |
| Expected hunting success | Fair- Low Lake levels will make concealment difficult and expect fishermen to be present. |
| Comments | Cedar Bluff Wildlife Mgmt. Area and Reservoir are in the Low Plains Late Duck Zone Contact Cale Hedges in the Cedar Bluff Area Office 785-726-3212 for more information. Water Refuge is in effect November 1- January 31 Land Refuge is in effect September 1 - January 31 No Hunting Allowed from the Dam North Shore State Park is Closed to Hunting. Youth / Mentor hunting is also available. Zebra Mussels, Eurasian Milfoil, and Phragmites are present in Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Please clean and dry all equipment, decoys and boats before hunting other bodies of water. |
