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Kansas Fishing Report - Region 4 - Wichita Area

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SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 12/11/2020

WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/16/2021

The state has discontinued reports on individual lakes
and uses the one above to cover all the Wichita area lakes.

If something changes, we will let you know.

SEDGWICK COUNTY PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle - Bait Shop is Closed -

Last Updated: 10/24/2012

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Crappie	Poor		Try casting small jigs or fishing a minnow under a bobber
Channel Cat	Fair	3/4lb plus
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1/2lb	Try casting small jigs or fishing a worm under a bobber
White Perch
Rainbow Trout	Poor
Largemouth Bass	Poor	Up to 2lbs
General Comments
Channel Catfish will not be stocked again until March 2013. Trout season starts November 1, 2012 Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume in March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 18"	Remember to release all bass under 18".
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent	Up to 2 lbs	Trout fishing season is now open until April 15! Trout will next be stocked 2/20, 3/6, and 3/20
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. ICE FISHING SAFETY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1n3j8HzjRU Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

WICHITA WEST KDOT - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume in March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 18"	Remember to release all bass under 18".
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. ICE FISHING SAFETY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1n3j8HzjRU Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

WICHITA BUFFALO PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Buffalo Park is currently under renovation and is not open to fishing.

WICHITA EMERY PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

August 25, 2012 -Emery Park Wichita - Went to Emery Park on 8/23/12 and took my girlfriend around 8:00a.m. and finished the day with 11 largemouth bass total. I usually like to try to show up an hour or two earlier but the top water was still good me. All were arounda pound or two but healthy and a blast to catch. A texas-rigged worm(3"-6") was great also. I like this place and is close to my home and feel this page needs more largemouth reports. Wichita needs more largemouth bass period! LETS PRACTICE CATCH-AND-RELEASE TOO, IT WON'T KILL YOU, PLEASE!!! Ended the day around 12:00p.m., was decent and fun, then again it always is! WHAT'S WITH ALL THE TRASH!? Makes me sick,but plan to try to help alittle and spend a few hours out there with some large trash bags and pick it up some, mainly by the shore and the south end. Name is Xzavier B.

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume in March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Poor	up to 12"	Remember to release all bass under 18" When fishing for largemouth bass in the fall and winter, try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

WICHITA SOUTH LAKE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume in March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Poor	up to 12"	Remember to release all bass under 18".
Bluegill	Poor	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year
General Comments
ICE FISHING SAFETY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1n3j8HzjRU Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

WICHITA WATSON PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume in March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Poor	up to 12"	Remember to release all bass under 18". When fishing for largemouth bass in the fall and winter, try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

WICHITA DILLON'S PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

WICHITA HARRISON LAKE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume in March 2014.
General Comments
To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069 or email Jessica here.

WICHITA CRUISER LAKE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

You might note in your report for Wichita Cruiser Lake that the directions on the KDWP website are obsolete - you can no longer access the lake from 21st Street, and may be charged with trespassing if you try (even though the signs won't tell you that).  Take Hillside and turn west on the first street south of K-96, past the new animal shelter - this will run you right into the parking lot for Cruiser Lake.

-- Randall

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Poor	up to 12"	When fishing for largemouth bass in the fall and winter, try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines.
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

ANDOVER - LAKE GEORGE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 5/6/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 5 lbs	Prepared baits, dough baits and even hot dogs will catch Channel Catfish in the Wichita Area.
White Crappie	Fair	Up to 12"	Crappie fishing should be picking up soon in the smaller lakes. Use small jigs or a minnow and fish around brush piles close to the shoreline. Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	Up to 18"	Bass fishing in Wichita is best at Sedgwick County Park and the KDOT Lakes. Use large spinning lures and fish around logs and woody debris.
Bluegill	Good	Up to 1 lb	Sunfish are a great choice when other fishing gets a little slow. A simple small piece of worm fished under a bobber near the shore will yield the best catches. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments
Channel Catfish are planned for stocking on these dates: April 9/10, 24/25. May 8/9, 22. June 5/6, 26/27. July 10/11, 24. August 7/8, 28. Sept 11/12, 25. These dates may vary slightly, and not all lakes in the Wichita area are stocked on each day. For more information see our Fish Stocking Page. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica.

BENTON POLING LAKE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 5/6/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Good	Up to 5 lbs	Prepared baits, dough baits and even hot dogs will catch Channel Catfish in the Wichita Area.
White Crappie	Fair	Up to 12"	Crappie fishing should be picking up soon in the smaller lakes. Use small jigs or a minnow and fish around brush piles close to the shoreline. Crappie are best at the KDOT Lakes, Watson Park, K-96 lake and Chisholm North lake.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	Up to 18"	Bass fishing in Wichita is best at Sedgwick County Park and the KDOT Lakes. Use large spinning lures and fish around logs and woody debris.
Bluegill	Good	Up to 1 lb	Sunfish are a great choice when other fishing gets a little slow. A simple small piece of worm fished under a bobber near the shore will yield the best catches. Bluegill are present in every lake in the area, but are especially good at Blackbird and Sunflower ponds, Chisholm North lake, and Emery Park Pond.
General Comments
Channel Catfish are planned for stocking on these dates: April 9/10, 24/25. May 8/9, 22. June 5/6, 26/27. July 10/11, 24. August 7/8, 28. Sept 11/12, 25. These dates may vary slightly, and not all lakes in the Wichita area are stocked on each day. For more information see our Fish Stocking Page. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica.

CLEARWATER CHISLOM RIDGE LAKE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	3/4lb plus	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

COLWICH CITY LAKE -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

DERBY HIGH PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Bluegill	Fair	Up to 1/2lb	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. Try using worms or small jigs.
Channel Catfish	Fair	3/4lb plus	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

DERBY RAINBOW VALLEY - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Poor	up to 12"	Remember to release all bass under 18".
Bluegill	Fair	up to 8"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

DERBY STONE CREEK PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	3/4lbs plus	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

HAYSVILLE RIGGS PARK - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	3/4lb plus	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

KECHI LAKE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	3/4lb plus	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Wichita area, please call Jessica at 316-683-8069. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

MULVANE SPORTS COMPLEX - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

PARK CITY CHISHOLM POINTE - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 18"	Remember to release all bass under 18".
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year.
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

VALLEY CENTER MCLAUGHLIN POND - Wichita Area Bait & Tackle -

Last Updated: 3/21/2014

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	1-3 lbs	Adult Channel Catfish have been stocked for the last time this year. Stockings will resume March 2014.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	up to 12"	Remember to release all bass under 18".
Bluegill	Fair	up to 10"	With cooler water, fish for sunfish slowly around structures and weed lines. It is best to use worms or small jigs this time of year
General Comments
Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm

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