Keith Sebelius Reservoir / Norton (Locations) 33%

bass, walleye, flathead catfish and bluegill are also present. Special creel and length limits may be in effect for some fish species. Make sure to check the Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary and all ... catfish.  Spotted bass, walleye, flathead catfish and bluegill are also present. Special creel and length limits may be in effect for some fish species. Make sure to check the Kansas Fishing Regulations ... The Norton Wildlife Area is a reservoir property that is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation, but managed under a long-term agreement by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for fish, wildlife      .... Continue to Keith Sebelius Re... >>

SWIM BEACHES (Folder) 33%

Are there beaches in Kansas? You bet! Most state parks are located at state or federal reservoirs and have one or more beach areas along the shore. The exceptions are Kaw River State Park, Mushroom ...  Beach Safety Swimming at a beach is much different than swimming in a pool because the water may be murky and harbor floating or submerged debris, the bottom may be uneven and there may      .... Continue to SWIM BEACHES >>

Mined Land (Locations) 33%

. The property is rugged country dotted with over 1,000 strip-mine lakes, steep-sided hills and dense vegetation. Unmined areas consist of mature bottomland woodland and small crop fields. The strip-mine lakes ... , Mined Land Wildlife Area Office (Public Lands & Fisheries Biologist), 620-231-3173 Mined Land Wildlife Area Cherokee Crawford Labette State Fishing Lake The Mined Land Wildlife Area is one ... Off Road Vehicle and Horse use is prohibited. Special fishing regs in effect. No firearms are allowed on units 1, 21, 23 and a portion of 22. Archery equipment may be used on these units      .... Continue to Mined Land >>

Milford (Locations) 32%

Fish Hatchery (both are located below the dam) offer a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays. The lake hosts a large influx of bald eagles in the winter. Hunters will find a variety of game ... Milford Reservoir began operation in 1965 and the former Forestry, Fish and Game Commission began operation of the public hunting area in 1967. ... -road activities throughout the year. There is one access road to the Steve Lloyd Overlook that is open year-round. Any off-road activities along this roadway are prohibited. Hunters can check-in / check-out here      .... Continue to Milford >>

Glen Elder (Locations) 31%

, the lake was built in 1968 for irrigation, flood control, and recreation. Because the irrigation district below the reservoir was never fully established, the demand is lower than other western Kansas lakes ... Historical Society website at kshs.org. Located just west of the city of Glen Elder, south of the US-24/K-9 and KS128 intersection. On the north shores of 12,500-acre Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda Lake), one ... Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda Lake) was constructed in 1969 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946 and built for both flood control and irrigation ... (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 >>

Milford (Locations) 31%

Milford State Park Update 04/17/2026: The state park is open for use. Milford Lake is approximately 1.03ft below conservation pool level and water temperature is 56 degrees. State Park Office ... , crappie, large mouth bass, white bass, catfish, and small mouth bass. Milford State Park is a diverse 1,084-acre area located on the southeast end of Milford Lake. The park is a multipurpose recreation ... Milford Nature Center and Milford Fish Hatchery (both are located below the dam) offer a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays. The lake hosts a large influx of bald eagles in the winter. Hunters      .... Continue to Milford >>