Council Grove (Locations) 74%

, rabbit, dove, and waterfowl. Frequent flooding events however, may limit upland wildlife populations in some years. Sign up for the Council Grove Wildlife Area Newsletter ... The 3,310 acre reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1964. In 1965, a license agreement was granted from the Corps of Engineers to establish the wildlife area ... Special length and creel limits may apply for some fish species at Council Grove Reservoir. Please consult the Council Grove Fishing Information Page. Vehicles are restricted to established      .... Continue to Council Grove >>

Cedar Bluff Reservoir (Fishing Location) 72%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Walleye 5 21'', except up to 2 walleye greater than 15" but less than 18" may be included in the 5 fish creel White Bass No Limit Crappie ... Jan. 31 st , 200 acres water are closed to all access. (See Wildlife Area Map for more details) Fishing : Black bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish have benefited the most from water level rises      .... Continue to Cedar Bluff Reser... >>

Montgomery (Locations) 71%

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 >>

Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 71%

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 ... abundant food and cover for migratory waterfowl and other wetland species. In general, wetlands are dewatered in the spring and reflooded in the fall with water pumped from the river. Bottomland hardwood      .... Continue to Marais des Cygnes... >>

McPherson Valley Wetlands (Locations) 70%

. 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 ... Currently the area holds 51 independently managed wetland pools, two refuges that include approximately 650 total acres and approximately 350 acres of water when full, and provides a total ... Before their destruction by ditching, the wetlands of west central McPherson County comprised more than 9,000 surface acres of water in at least 52 separate wetlands, and were equal in importance ... 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... >>

Trout Fishing Program (Folder) 69%

in ponds and lakes around the state. You may trout fish these waters without a trout permit after March 31; however, the limit of 5 trout per day, and 15 trout in possession, still apply.  LIMIT ... 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... >>