Walleye and Saugeye from Jewell (Image) 12%

This walleye and saugeye are examples of some of the fine percids available at Jewell State Fishing Lake. The best area to catch these guys is along the dam.      .... Continue to Walleye and Sauge... >>

Duck8 (Image) 12%

Cut along breast bone letting the knife follow the contour of the bone until the meat is free of the bone. This cut is similar to the cut made when filleting a fish.      .... Continue to Duck8 >>

Work Images (Image) 12%

When the lake was drained for renovation, KDWP also took advantage of the dry shorelines to remove trees and brush to improve shoreline fishing access.      .... Continue to Work Images >>

Lakeview Shoreline - Webster Reservoir (Image) 12%

The shoreline at the lakeview area is an outcropping of niobrara formation that contains numerous fossils of marine clams. These outcroppings around the lake offer great areas for fishing      .... Continue to Lakeview Shorelin... >>

Is it safe to eat fish with small black, yellow, or white bumps or worms in them? (Article) 12%

While sunfish and minnow species are most commonly affected; most other fish, such as channel catfish, will have at least a few parasites.  Most fish diseases and parasites are specifically ... Black spot and yellow grub are the fish parasites people most commonly encounter. ... Is it safe to eat fish with small black, yellow, or white bumps or worms in them?      .... Continue to Is it safe to eat... >>

I caught a strange-looking fish. Should I report it? (Article) 12%

Take a close-up picture of the fish showing identifying characteristics, measure its length, write a description of the color, behavior or other unusual characteristics, and report the location ... If you catch an unusual fish, such as an aquarium fish or exotic species: ... I caught a strange-looking fish. Should I report it?      .... Continue to I caught a strang... >>

I want to go fishing. Where do I start? (Article) 12%

If you are interested in learning more about fishing techniques, equipment, and bait, click here: takemefishing.org ... If you already know the basics of fishing and are looking for a place to go, click here: Where to fish in Kansas.  ... I want to go fishing. Where do I start?      .... Continue to I want to go fish... >>

What can I do to avoid seasonal fish kills in my pond? (Article) 12%

Once dead fish are seen, it is usually too late to do anything, but knowing the possible causes can sometimes help the pond owner prevent fish kills from recurring or at least reduce their severity ... On some occasions in some ponds, noticeable mass mortalities of fish do occur. ... What can I do to avoid seasonal fish kills in my pond?      .... Continue to What can I do to... >>

Is "catch and release" always the best tool for fisheries population management, or will it harm the fish? (Article) 12%

KDWP does promote good catch and release techniques for fish protected by length limits, but catch and release fishing is not just a fisheries management tool.  Anglers are also encouraged ... When handled properly, fish may be released successfully with minimum impact ... Is "catch and release" always the best tool for fisheries population management, or will it harm the fish?      .... Continue to Is "catch and rel... >>

How do I certify my state record fish? (Article) 12%

If you wish to release the fish, place it in an aerated container for transport.  If you plan to keep the fish, place it in an ice chest and cover it with ice.  DO NOT FREEZE THE FISH ... A potential state record fish must remain intact until officially certified as a state record.  ... How do I certify my state record fish?      .... Continue to How do I certify... >>