Park News (Article) 13%

are a birdwatcher. There are lots of songbirds with about 40 bluebird boxes in the park. Some common animals you might see include white tailed deer, bobcats, coyotes, turkeys, raccoons, beavers      .... Continue to Park News >>

Common Pond Fishes (Article) 13%

are also often found in ponds. A brief description of these species’ life histories and some information on additional species follows. Largemouth Bass The largemouth bass is a large predatory fish      .... Continue to Common Pond Fishes >>

Area News (Article) 13%

. These trees have been piled to be burnt at a later date. If you are interested in cutting some of the wood for personal use, a wood cutting permit is required. You can pick up this free permit at KDWPT      .... Continue to Area News >>

Trout Permit (Article) 13%

are available at KDWP offices, most county clerk offices, license vendors, or online at ksoutdoors.com. THE PERMIT IS VALID FOR 365 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Some local governments have their own trout      .... Continue to Trout Permit >>

Area News (Article) 13%

growing conditions in spring of 2025. Water: The wetlands have received some beneficial rainfall this summer; however, we are a long way from being out of the drought.  Scouting will be critical      .... Continue to Area News >>

Douglas State Fishing Lake Fishing Report (Report) 13%

in the shallows.  Worms under a bobber will produce bites.  Crappie Good up to 12 inches Crappies are done spawning but some fish can still be found in the shallows.  Most      .... Continue to Douglas State Fis... >>

Osage State Fishing Lake Fishing Report (Report) 13%

shallow water structure.  Worms under a bobber or stink bait produce bites.  Crappie Fair up to 12 inches Crappies are done spawning but some fish can still be found      .... Continue to Osage State Fishi... >>

Wilson Reservoir Fishing Report (Report) 13%

Species Rating Size Baits, Method, Location Striped Bass Fair 7-25 pounds Some Larger fish are relating to deeper water near Rock Town, Lucas campground      .... Continue to Wilson Reservoir... >>