Prairie Dog (Locations) 60%

Park Office: (785) 877-2953 - Click the Park News icon above for office hours. Questions pertaining to the Norton Wildlife Area or hunting should be directed to Luke Winge, Public Lands ... Prairie Dog State Park is located southwest of Norton, Kansas on the north side of the Keith Sebelius Reservoir (lake) and Norton Wildlife Area.  To get to the Prairie Dog State Park from ... , or click the "Make a Reservation!" button at the right side of this page. Licenses and permits for hunting and fishing, and boat registrations, can be purchased online through gooutdoorskansas.com. April 6 ... Dog State Park at Keith Sebelius Reservoir west of Norton, in Norton County, hosts two vintage 19th century buildings – an adobe house, and the Hillmon Schoolhouse, a one-room school. Both buildings ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic, bicycle      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>

Goodman (Locations) 59%

As authorized by K.S.A. 32-807, and as further specified under K.A.R. 115-7-1, a fish salvage condition exists at Goodman State Fishing Lake because of low water conditions.  The lake ... Goodman State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area is located 5 miles south and 2.5 miles east of Ness City, KS. The area contains a 40 acre lake and 225 acre upland wildlife area. Fishing: Fishing ... The 265 acre property is owned by the Wet Walnut Watershed District No. 58. The property is managed by the state, but is in a cooperative agreement with the Watershed District and Ness County ... and all posted notices prior to fishing. All regulations pertaining to state fishing lakes are in effect for this area.      .... Continue to Goodman >>

Glen Elder (Locations) 57%

Located just west of the city of Glen Elder, south of the US-24/K-9 and KS128 intersection. On the north shores of 12,500-acre Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda Lake), one of Kansas' largest lakes ... it was razed in the early 1960s to make way for the lake. Rubble from the demolition was piled into Waconda Springs before the lake filled. Also at Glen Elder, travelers can visit the historic Hopewell Church ... in the early 1960s to make way for the lake. Rubble from the demolition was piled into Waconda Springs before the lake filled. Also at Glen Elder, travelers can visit the historic Hopewell Church. The church ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic, volleyball, softball, bike riding      .... Continue to Glen Elder >>

El Dorado (Locations) 56%

Located 3 miles east of El Dorado on US-54 and 1 mile north One of the top state parks in America based on fishing, boating and family fun, El Dorado State Park is conveniently located at the edge ... and striped bass apply to single species or in combination. For example, at El Dorado Reservoir, an angler may keep five largemouth bass OR three largemouth bass and two smallmouth bass OR two largemouth bass ... El Dorado Reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was completed in June of 1981. The lake consists of approximately 8000 surface acres of water, 4500 acres of park lands ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic      .... Continue to El Dorado >>

Jewell (Locations) 54%

Manager: Chris Lecuyer Fish Biologist: Scott Waters Assistant Manager: Connor Rolen Glen Elder Area Office: 2131 180 Rd. Glen Elder, KS 67446 Click Here for Google Earth Map ... Surrounded by grassland hills, Jewell State Lake was constructed primarily as a fishing area. This normally heavily used lake is between Glen Elder and Lovewell Reservoirs and provides ... Jewell State Fishing Lake is located in Jewell County, four miles west and six miles south of Mankato, KS. or six miles west and two miles north of Jewell, KS. The property is managed by the Kansas ... the cover areas on the lake. A boat ramp with parking lot is located on the west side. See the information shelters at each entrance for more information about the area, or contact the Glen Elder Area      .... Continue to Jewell >>

Wilson (Locations) 54%

Beginning May 15, 2025, Minooka Park on the Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake (operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers) will be closed for dispersed overnight use but day use will remain open ... .75 for the four sites and the shelter. If you have questions, please contact the park office at 785 658 2465. Lake Wilson Marina is located in the Hell Creek Area of the state park and is a full service ... Than 1 Blue Catfish 30" or longer 0 0 0 1 Wilson State Park Beginning May 15, 2025, Minooka Park on the Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake (operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers) will be closed ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic, bike      .... Continue to Wilson >>

Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 54%

unlimited Green Sunfish unlimited unlimited Largemouth Bass 5 15 Blue Catfish 5 unlimited ... State Fishing Lake ... The Marais des Cygnes River, from the north end of Unit G to stateline is open to paddlefish snagging. The season starts March 15 to May 15. The Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area supports many lakes ... and federal National Wildlife Refuge click Map link. To receive the Marais des Cygnes News click the newsletter link. All hunters, regardless of species, are required to check-in before hunting and check      .... Continue to Marais des Cygnes... >>

Critzer Lake (Fishing Location) 52%

off of 950 Road. Critzer Lake was designed and built as a regional water supply impoundment by Public Wholesale Water Supply District #13. The recreational opportunities are managed by Linn County ... Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Largemouth Bass 2 18 Smallmouth Bass 2 18 Channel Catfish 2 15 Walleye 2 18 Crappie 50 unlimited ... Community Lake ... policy. This is a fishing lake only not open to recreational boating. In 2007, the lake was impounded and stocked with walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear, sunfish ... Critzer Lake      .... Continue to Critzer Lake >>

Cheney (Locations) 52%

Public Lands Manager: Spencer Putman The shooting range may be closed without prior notice during periods of inclement weather. (e.g. rain, lightning, snow, sleet, icy road conditions, high ... The Reservoir covers 9,537 surface acres and has 67 miles of shoreline. Its 849 square mile drainage basin encompasses parts of five counties: Reno, Stafford, Pratt, Sedgwick, and Kingman ... Reno Sedgwick 1 1 Cheney Reservior was constructed by the BOR and was finished in 1965. The lake consists of 9,600 surface acres of water. The State Park consists of 1,913 acres in three counties ... chain of not more than 10 feet in length. Fireworks are prohibited Tree stands or blinds must be portable/temporary or constructed with natural vegetation at the site. Stands may not be placed more      .... Continue to Cheney >>

Mined Land Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 52%

Nearby towns include Cherokee, Columbus, Oswego, Pittsburg, Scammon and West Mineral Cherokee, Crawford, Neosho & Labette Counties Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks , Mined Land ... Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Bluegill Black Bullhead Channel Catfish 5 15-inch minimum Crappie 50 None Largemouth Bass 5 13-18 inch slot Spotted Bass 5 ... State Fishing Lake ... for exploring pits that may not receive as much fishing pressure. Largemouth Bass, crappie, channel catfish, rainbow trout, brown trout, redear sunfish, bluegill, wiper, walleye, spotted bass, spotted gar ... 1,500 acres of water. More than 800 unique previously strip-mined lakes up to 50 acres in size. ... was surface mined for coal during the 1920’s through 1974. The property is rugged country dotted with over 1,000 strip-mine lakes, steep-sided hills and dense vegetation. Unmined areas consist of mature      .... Continue to Mined Land Wildli... >>