Trout Fishing Program (Folder) 62%

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... >>

Kingman (Locations) 61%

. Fishermen need to know that possession of live white perch is prohibited. Dead white perch may be possessed or used as bait on the waters where they were taken. ANS ALERT! Zebra mussels have been found ... on and off the public land and sometimes you may be able to time your hunt to correspond with those animals being on the area vs. when they are off.   This applies to waterfowl, deer, turkey, and upland game ... was raised 3 feet and extended to the west to increase the size of the lake to it's current 144 acres.  To better facilitate maintaining adequate water levels, the stream located just to the west ... . Special Features: A waterfowl refuge is maintained on the eastern two-thirds of the lake, including the campground area. The campground is all primitive with no hardened sites or hookups. The lake      .... Continue to Kingman >>

Glen Elder Reservoir (Fishing Location) 60%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Walleye 5*** 18 inches White Bass Wiper 2 Striped Bass 2 Largemouth Bass 5* 18 inches Spotted Bass 5* 15 inches Smallmouth ... receptacles on the Wildlife Area. Please take your trash with you. SHOOTING RANGE:  Open during daylight hours. If there are muddy conditions, users may have to walk in from the gates. Everything brought      .... Continue to Glen Elder Reservoir >>

Chase State Lake (Fishing Location) 59%

Fishing Population Creel Limit Min Length Limit Channel Catfish 5 15 Flathead Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 13-18 Saugeye 5 18 Smallmouth Bass 5 15 Spotted Bass 5 15 Walleye 5 ... and creel limits may apply to some fish species at Chase State Fishing Lake. Please consult the Chase State Fishing Lake Fishing Information Page or area information signs for posted notices prior      .... Continue to Chase State Lake >>

Lovewell (Locations) 59%

credentials. Check-in is Required for ALL HUNTERS on Lovewell Wildlife Area  while hunting (click Area News above). In the event you are unable to check-in/out please, keep trying. Or, use the paper card ... ://ksoutdoors.com/checkin  using your licensing login credentials. Check-in is Required for ALL HUNTERS on Lovewell Wildlife Area  while hunting (click Area News above). In the event you are unable to check-in/out please, keep ... 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 >>

Cedar Bluff (Locations) 57%

** Spring Turkey Hunting is Resident Only, through the Unit 4 draw process. No Fall Turkey Hunting on Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area. ** ** All White-tail Antlerless Only tags are INVALID in Unit 2 ... 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 ... and from Nov. 1 st thru 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 ... 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 >>

Glen Elder (Locations) 57%

. SHOOTING RANGE: Open during daylight hours. If there are muddy conditions, users may have to walk in from the gates. Everything brought into the range should be taken home with you including spent ... ) near Granite Creek.  Refuge dates for both areas are from November 1 to January 31. Six boat ramps are located around the wildlife area and two in the state park. Low water hazards may exist west ... , with secondary uses of recreation, fish and wildlife. Current allocations of the 219,420 acre-foot storage water are Glen Elder Irrigation District (132,500 ac-ft./yr.), City of Beloit (2,000 ac ... (water) near Granite Creek.  Refuge dates for both areas are from November 1 to January 31. Six boat ramps are located around the wildlife area and two in the state park. Low water hazards may      .... Continue to Glen Elder >>

Perry (Locations) 57%

from the Delaware River to provide habitat for migratory birds during dry years. All other wetlands depend on natural run off, thus water levels may vary from year to year. Moist soils management ... Marsh can be pumped from the Delaware River to provide habitat for migratory birds during dry years. All other wetlands depend on natural run off, thus water levels may vary from year to year. Moist soils ... The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has leased 10,500 acres of land at the north end of the Perry Reservoir Project from the U.S.Corps of Engineers since 1970. The area is operated ... roads and parking areas. Off-road driving is prohibited. Please do not park in front of or block gates and field accesses. Refuge areas are closed to all activities from October 1 through January 15      .... Continue to Perry >>