SMALLMOUTH BASS (Image) 6%

The smallmouth is a hard-fighting sport fish native only to a few waters in the southeastern corner of Kansas. Introduced in several larger reservoirs, the smallmouth has adapted well and attracts      .... Continue to SMALLMOUTH BASS >>

BLACK BULLHEAD (Image) 6%

, the bullhead readily bites worms and stink bait and delights youngsters learning to fish. The state record is 7 pounds, 5 ounces. The world record is 8 pounds, 15 ounces.      .... Continue to BLACK BULLHEAD >>

WALLEYE (Image) 6%

The walleye has become a highly-sought game fish for Kansas anglers and has been stocked in most federal reservoirs and some larger state and community lakes. To help maintain these fisheries      .... Continue to WALLEYE >>

WHITE CRAPPIE (Image) 6%

sportfish in the state. The rich waters of northeastern Kansas reservoirs produce some of the finest fishing for slab-sided white crappie found anywhere in the U.S. The world record white weighed 5 pounds, 3      .... Continue to WHITE CRAPPIE >>

DRUM (Image) 6%

The freshwater drum is common in most Kansas rivers and reservoirs. Commonly considered an undesirable rough fish, the drum is predatory and will readily strike lures and baits. It is a good      .... Continue to DRUM >>

Beaver Dam (Image) 6%

or surrounding habitat. While these beaver ponds help maintain water supplies during drought periods and create excellent habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife, they often conflict with the interests of man      .... Continue to Beaver Dam >>

Summer Burn (Image) 6%

A summer burn was conducted at Geary State Fishing Lake on July 24th.  The purpose of this burn was to reduce encroachment of woody vegetation, reduce noxious weeds and aide in clearing brush      .... Continue to Summer Burn >>

Is it legal to shoot carp with a bow? (Article) 6%

All public waters are open to bow fishing, unless posted otherwise, so consult local rules before bow fishing.  Bow fishermen must have in possession a valid Kansas fishing license, unless      .... Continue to Is it legal to sh... >>

How much of every tax dollar is used to fund the Department and its fisheries management programs? (Article) 6%

) Hunting and fishing license fees 2) Sport Fish Restoration Program - a federal program that levies an excise tax on fishing equipment and boat fuel. The Sport Fish Restoration Program apportions money      .... Continue to How much of every... >>

Fatmucket Mussel (Species information) 6%

The Fat Mucket Mussel is an obligate riverine species preferring slow moving current. They can tolerate a wide variety of substrates, but generally do not occur in areas of shifting sand. Fish      .... Continue to Fatmucket Mussel >>