Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area (Fishing Location) 64%

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) 64%

. 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... >>

Lovewell (Locations) 62%

summer through winter months but the reservoir is refilled annually by diverting water from the Republican River at Guide Rock, Nebraska into a canal that empties into the northeast corner of the reservoir ... changing water levels. Expect lower water levels in the late summer through winter months but the reservoir is refilled annually by diverting water from the Republican River at Guide Rock, Nebraska ... previously managed by the Kansas Park Authority that were transferred to KFG now bring the total area leased from the Bureau of Reclamation under wildlife management to 5,215 acres. ... roads and are not allowed off roads. ATV/UTV's are prohibited anywhere on the area. A permit to access a designated ADA vehicle access area is available from the manager to persons meeting      .... Continue to Lovewell >>

Talmo (Locations) 59%

of the wetlands have been enrolled into NRCS WRP program and construction for restoring the majority of these wetlands was complete in 2017. New water control structures and renovation of existing wetlands ... , especially bison, deer, antelope, and elk obtained salt from places known as licks or salt flats, where saline ground water reaches the surface and then evaporated during dry times, leaving salt on top ... shooting is NOT ALLOWED. Trapping 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      .... Continue to Talmo >>

El Dorado (Locations) 58%

The reservoir has a combination of steep rocky shoreline and shallow mudflats. Three boat ramps provide access to waters near the upper ends of the reservoir. Fair to excellent populations ... 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 are invaluable to fisheries ... of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism) from the Corps of Engineers to establish the wildlife area. The wildlife area consists of approximately 4,000 acres of land and is primarily managed ... Special length and creel limits may apply for some fish species at El Dorado Reservoir. Please consult the El Dorado Fishing Information Page or area information signs for posted notices prior      .... Continue to El Dorado >>

Cedar Bluff (Locations) 56%

thru Jan. 31st, 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 ... acres in 1992. The reservoir refilled in 1998 and has declined since. The wildlife area is well known for exceptional deer hunting and waterfowl hunting. Upland birds fluctuate with weather conditions ... it initially filled and was at an all-time low of 998 surface acres in 1992. The reservoir refilled in 1998 and has declined since. The wildlife area is well known for exceptional deer hunting and waterfowl ... Special Deer and Upland Hunts are available by drawing through the Headquarters in Pratt. Off Road Driving or ATV/ UTV/ E-Bike use is NOT allowed. Camping is only allowed in designated sites      .... Continue to Cedar Bluff >>

Kanopolis Reservoir (Fishing Location) 56%

. The reservoir covers approximately 3000 acres of water and the entire US Army Corps of Engineers property extends along the Smoky Hill River for over 15,000 acres. Click on "News" link above for Smoky Hill      .... Continue to Kanopolis Reservoir >>

Kanopolis State Park Pond (Fishing Location) 56%

. The reservoir covers approximately 3000 acres of water and the entire US Army Corps of Engineers property extends along the Smoky Hill River for over 15,000 acres. Click on "News" link above for Smoky Hill      .... Continue to Kanopolis State P... >>

Smoky Hill/ Kanopolis (Locations) 54%

is generally moderate, but can be very high during opening weekends of firearm deer, spring turkey and upland bird seasons. Whitetail deer, turkey, and upland bird are popular game species. Tree stands may ... 3000 acres of water and the entire US Army Corps of Engineers property extends along the Smoky Hill River for over 15,000 acres. Click on "News" link above for Smoky Hill Wildlife Area refuge boundary ... Centrally located on Kanopolis Reservoir and managed by the KS Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), Smoky Hill Wildlife Area consists 4180 acres of land and 885 acres of water ... . Take your trash with you. Special Features: A refuge/special hunt area along the river is closed to all activities except by special permit from September 1 through January 31. Limited Special      .... Continue to Smoky Hill/ Kanop... >>