Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Free Fishing and State Park Entrance Days for 2026 - Published: 02/11/2026 - (News) 7%

– Prairie Dog State Park June 13 – Cedar Bluff State Park June 13 – Historic Lake Scott State Park June 20 – Wilson State Park July 3 – Cross Timbers State Park July 11 – Little Jerusalem      .... Continue to Kansas Department... >>

Area News (Article) 7%

be updated periodically. Last update 01/19/2024) The lake and river are 100% froze over. Department maintained roads are heavily drifted and impassible at places making parts of the area inaccessible      .... Continue to Area News >>

First Day Hikes (Folder) 7%

and sendoff.  Details: Trail is easy to moderate in difficulty, 1.5 miles in length. Along the hike, participants can expect to see various wildlife, landscape views of Clinton Lake      .... Continue to First Day Hikes >>

Cabins (Fetch Class) 7%

a picnic table, fire ring, charcoal grill (you must bring your own charcoal), dog kennel with dog house, water hydrant, and an excellent view of the lake. Please leave the cabins in the same condition as you      .... Continue to Cabins >>

Paddlesports (Folder) 7%

Canoes, Kayaks, and Rafts Paddling down a river or across a lake is an enjoyable and safe activity, gaining popularity.  But according to statistics, paddlers in small crafts such as canoes      .... Continue to Paddlesports >>

Round Goby (Folder) 7%

your bait bucket into a lake or river if it has water in it from another waterbody.     Never dump live fish from one waterbody into another. What do I do if I find a round goby      .... Continue to Round Goby >>

Park Regulations (Folder) 7%

marked with buoys. In state parks, fish may only be cleaned at designated fish cleaning stations or other locations as posted. Trotlines and setlines are prohibited in the waters of state fishing lakes      .... Continue to Park Regulations >>

Bluewing Bungalow (Facilities) 7%

If you don’t have a camper or don’t want to sleep in a tent but want to be at the lake try Bluewing Bungalow. This one bedroom modern cabin is equipped with a full-size bed and a futon      .... Continue to Bluewing Bungalow >>

2025-2026 CWD Sample Collectors (Call Collectors In Advance To Make Sampling Arrangements) (Folder) 7%

) Minneapolis Texas Lake Wildlife Area/Kiowa/10270 NW 130th Ave. 620-450-7215 (Ask for Jacob) Haviland Glen Elder Wildlife Area/Mitchell/2131 180 Rd. 785-545-3345 (Ask      .... Continue to 2025-2026 CWD Sam... >>