Texas Lake Waterfowl Report - Updated: 1/9/26

Waterfowl numbers Mallards and Pintails present 1/8/26.
Water levels Pools 1 and 2 are nearly full. Pools on the west side of the area have dried some, but pools 6 and 8 have water. 
Hunting conditions Duck season (Low Plains Early Zone) has closed.  
Expected hunting success  
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Teal Season (Low Plains Zone):  9/13/25 - 9/21/25

Youth, Veteran, Active Military Waterfowl (Low Plains Early Zone):  9/27/25 & 9/28/25

Regular Ducks (Low Plains Early Zone):  10/11/25 - 12/7/25 and 12/20/25 -1/4/26

Daily check-in and harvest reporting is required

Check-in/Check-out on The Web

  1. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin
  2. Click the “Check-in/Check-out” link in the top menu

Check-in/Check-out on The App

  1. Download “Go Outdoors KS” from the Apple or Google Play store
  2. Click “Check-in/Check-out”
  3. Select a location
  4. Login with KDWP credentials
  5. Complete and submit “Check-in" form

Only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area.