Glen Elder (Locations) 53%

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 ... Historical Society website at kshs.org. 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 ... had grown too large to meet in homes, so in August 1876 they decided to build a 24’ x 40’ frame structure with a six-foot vestibule at one end. Building the church was quite a challenge. Lumber had ... camp, fish, hike, hunt, swim, boat, picnic, volleyball, softball, bike riding      .... Continue to Glen Elder >>

Montgomery (Locations) 52%

Manager: Darin Porter Fish Biologist: Sean Lynott Phone Number: (620) 331-6820 The area staff are often in the field, please leave a message and they will return your call at the first ... , due to increasing use and harvest of certain species. Therefore, special creel and length limits may be in effect for some fish species. Check the Fishing Location Page and all posted notices. Hunting ... Montgomery State Fishing Lake was built in 1953 with 105 acres of water and 303 acres of terrestrial habitat. The property was purchased, developed and is maintained by fee monies from licensed ... immediately when caught, as well as all bass 13-18 inches. Other statewide fishing regulations apply. No hunting or firearm discharge is allowed. Special Features: The area adjacent to coal      .... Continue to Montgomery >>

Kingman (Locations) 51%

. The area also has numerous ponds that hold fish. These are indicated on the area map and can provide excellent fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Take a kid to one of the ponds ... map and can provide excellent fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill. Take a kid to one of the ponds and you're guaranteed a good day. Picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, and a group ... The 144 acre Kingman State Fishing Lake is located seven miles west of Kingman, along the South Fork of the Ninnescah River.  Originally, the area that is now Kingman State Fishing Lake ... Motorized boating is restricted to fishing only and a "no-wake" policy is enforced. The possession and consumption of alcohol and cereal malt beverages is prohibited on the area      .... Continue to Kingman >>

Improving Undesirable Fish Populations (Article) 51%

Undesirable fish populations can develop if bass numbers are low, if bass were never stocked, or if the pond has turbidity or vegetation problems. If anglers catch mainly 3- to 6-inch bluegills ... Improving Undesirable Fish Populations ... Improving Undesirable Fish Populations ... Improving Undesirable Fish Populations      .... Continue to Improving Undesir... >>

El Dorado Reservoir (Fishing Location) 50%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Blue Catfish 10/day creel. Only 1 fish 30-inches or longer Channel Catfish 10 Crappie 20 Flathead Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 ... the fish. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence of a tag influence their decision to keept or release the fish. If you find ... information. If the tagged catfish is legal for harvest, anglers may keep or release the fish. Because part of this study is to evaluate harvest patterns, biologists encourage anglers not to let the presence      .... Continue to El Dorado Reservoir >>

FAQ About Using Bait Fish (Article) 49%

not be transported and used above any upstream dam or barrier that prohibits the normal passage of fish. * Designated aquatic invasive water: Live baitfish, crayfish, leeches, amphibians, and mussels may be caught ... FAQ About Using Bait Fish ... Frequently Asked Questions about Using Bait Fish      .... Continue to FAQ About Using B... >>

Common Pond Fishes (Article) 48%

mouth. With an increase in size, the fish changes from a silver lavender color to greenish brown, with an orange or yellow breast. All sizes of bluegills possess a blue-black gill cover flap. Bluegills ... Common Pond Fishes ... Common Pond Fishes ... Common Pond Fishes      .... Continue to Common Pond Fishes >>

SWIM BEACHES (Folder) 47%

Are there beaches in Kansas? You bet! Most state parks are located at state or federal reservoirs and have one or more beach areas along the shore. The exceptions are Kaw River State Park, Mushroom ...  Beach Safety Swimming at a beach is much different than swimming in a pool because the water may be murky and harbor floating or submerged debris, the bottom may be uneven and there may      .... Continue to SWIM BEACHES >>