Early spring walleye spawning attracts anglers, fisheries biologistsPRATT — In late March and early April, walleye migrate to rocky shallows in Kansas reservoirs to spawn. At this time, anglers gather along rip-rapped dams hoping to catch large walleye by casting jigs, rattle traps, crank baits, and stick baits from shore. Some even wade to ca ... Read More

PRATT ­– Just about everyone can attest to the value of a Swiss army knife – they’re compact, reliable, and useful in a variety of situations. The same can be said for Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s district fisheries newsletters. Crafted by the men and women who know area waters best, these free, online newsletters are prod ... Read More

Fall fish sampling data used for 2009 Kansas Fishing Forecast; improvements comingPRATT -- Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) raises and stocks millions of fish throughout the state, providing anglers with special opportunities to catch a wide variety of species. To monitor the health of fisheries and help anglers fin ... Read More

Biologists from Canada observing; eggs being propagated on site at Cheney PRATT -- One of Kansas’ most popular angling opportunities is just beginning as walleye move into shallow, rocky areas -- usually rip-rap along the face of dams -- to spawn. As waters warm and days grow longer, walleye abandon deep water and migrate to these spawning ... Read More

Three reservoirs used this year; care taken not to spread aquatic nuisance speciesPRATT — It's walleye egg-taking time for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and fisheries biologists will harvest walleye eggs from three reservoirs this month. Walleye egg-taking will begin on March 18 at Cedar Bluff Reservoir, March 22 at Hills ... Read More