Trout Fishing Program (Folder) 51%

Stocking dates will be announced at these approximate times:  Dec. 1, Jan. 1, Feb. 1 Click here to view a listing of trout stocking locations. After March 31, there still may be trout ... New for 2025/2026: The Kansas trout season runs Dec. 1 - March 31 during the stocking period. During this season, some waters stocked with trout require a trout permit ($20) whether      .... Continue to Trout Fishing Pro... >>

El Dorado Reservoir (Fishing Location) 51%

a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Data collected from these fish are invaluable to fisheries biologists and will only improve angling success ... of a tag influence their decision to keept or release the fish. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Data collected from these fish      .... Continue to El Dorado Reservoir >>

Byron Walker (Locations) 50%

dike on the area to help prevent damage from beavers and muskrats that have been a problem.  The new NAWCA grant application was proposed and approved.  Kingman's NRCS staff (Mike and Pam ... top, eastern gamma-grass, and other species, generally in good condition other than the woody invasives that will need addressed.  The topography shows significant drop from the upland crop acres ... Special permits that were once required for hunters to hunt Byron Walker Wildlife Area are no longer required!  NEW for 2023 Baiting for any purpose other than furharvesting      .... Continue to Byron Walker >>

McPherson Valley Wetlands (Locations) 50%

. If you are interested in receiving this newsletter CLICK HERE. The newsletter will include information about forecasted fall flights, upcoming projects, special hunting or other opportunities, harvest ... , the area is 4,455 acres. KDWPT is currently interested in acquiring land from willing sellers when funding exists. Several tracts of land have recently been acquired through a North American Wetland ... headquarters or CLICK HERE. The Wetlands are open to the public year-round, and all areas, with the exception of posted refuges, may be entered on foot. Vehicles are allowed on maintained roads only. Camping      .... Continue to McPherson Valley... >>

Jamestown (Locations) 50%

accumulated silt from the Marsh Creek watershed. As a result, the Department has embarked on a multiple year renovation for the areas wetlands. Renovations to date have included new wetlands, new water control ... herds of bison, flocks of waterfowl and other wildlife. Dams were constructed on the lower ends of both large marshes in the early 1900’s to provide a more reliable water supply for recreation. ... is by permit only. The permit may be obtained from the Lovewell Area Office. No trash receptacles are provide on the area. Please take your trash with you. All motorized vehicles MUST remain on maintained      .... Continue to Jamestown >>

Kanopolis (Locations) 50%

Beginning May 15, the Kanopolis Lake Information Center that is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will be closed to the public and pass sales will be by appointment only ... junction east of Ellsworth The first state park in Kansas, Kanopolis State Park is situated in the rolling hills, bluffs and woods of the scenic Smoky Hills region of the state. From the towering Dakota ... of Highway 140. All detours will bring you from the South on K4 Highway to Highway 141. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need any directions or have questions, please call the park office. (785) 546      .... Continue to Kanopolis >>

Kingman (Locations) 49%

realize that State Fishing Lakes differ greatly from State Parks where full-service sites are provided and fees are collected.  There is no dump station at Kingman State Fishing Lake and trash ... marsh dike on the area to help prevent damage from beavers and muskrats that have been a problem.  The new NAWCA grant application was proposed and approved.  Kingman's NRCS staff (Mike and Pam) found us ... of the lake was diverted through a man-made canal to aid in servicing the new acreage.         .... Continue to Kingman >>

Wilson (Locations) 47%

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 ... Park Office - (785) 658-2465 Office Hours - The Park Office is open Monday thru Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Closed Saturday/Sunday.. Please call ahead to make sure the office is open if you are driving ... dates, contact info, and other current events. ATTENTION: The refuge at Wilson Wildlife Area will be closed to all activities Sept 1 - Jan 31 except by special permit. Click HERE for Wilson Lake      .... Continue to Wilson >>

Prairie Dog (Locations) 47%

. For our two modern cabins, we have been instructed to remove the dishes, utensils, and cookware. This is per the lodging and food safety rules from the Kansas Dept of Agriculture. You can bring your own ... 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 ... 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 Manager  at (785) 877 ... have been recently renovated both inside and out, with the interiors being staged with amazing artifacts and furniture from the time periods of the late 1880's and early 1900's! The Adobe House      .... Continue to Prairie Dog >>