Most bass have moved into the deeper brush piles, but some can still be found near shoreline structure. Angler input is welcomed. Five percent of each stocking is comprised of 14-inch or larger fish. Near the standing timber or shoreline cover early and late in the day on plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits. If you want to keep up with what's going on at Douglas State Fishing Lake sign up for the Lawrence District Newsletter at the following link: Livebait under a bobber fished near structure or vegetation edges. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. HERINGTON CITY LAKE (NEW) - The water is clear with a little color. You can watch online videos or read a few tips that will help you keep more fish on the end of your line. The lake is primarily a boat lake but there is shoreline access east of the boatramp where anglers can set up on the two piers and be very close to the parking lot. Sunfish, especially bluegill and redear sunfish, can be caught year-round but fishing peaks during the late spring or summer when fish are on their spawning beds. GPS Coordinate locations for all brushpiles. Most of these fish are 5-7 inches with an occasional 14 incher. Sign up for our email newsletter to keep with the Lake Texoma community. Manage My Subscriptions, archive Please check any blue catfish for a yellow or orange tag in its back as we have been tagging fish to collect more information on the species in Tuttle Creek Lake. Try jigs & minnows around brush and weeds in deeper water. A variety of baits and techniques will work during these times. The McIntyre Cove area tends to produce the best fishing with Carnahan Cove second best. The mouth of Old Marina Cove has been producing fair numbers of fish. This lake has a decent number of Flathead Catfish. Flatheadcan be taken on live baitor lures. A trout permit is required to fish at Vic's Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park and KDOT East. The deeper fish are often caught using a jig and crawler combo or possibly jigs with minnows. There are good numbers in the reservoir but are difficult to target. Coves in southern third of the Reservoir have some locally good largemouth bass populations. Best baits are dark colored jigs and minnows, mainly around underwater structure. Next, you will need some basic fishing equipment for beginners. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print. Numbers are low so fishing is slow. Catfish can 8 to 14 feet deep. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. Good baits are minnows/live baits, cut bait, sometimes for wipers use liver and shadimitation lures. There are some nice sized Channel Catfish in this impoundment. The fifth stocking of 2022 occurred on September 27th when the lake received 550 pounds of catchable sized catfish. Casting swimbaits and soft plastics around shoreline brushpiles, along the dam, around the fishing piers, and around laydown trees. Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait in the morning, evening, or night. For more detailed information on game and fish regulations, contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement offices, or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at 800-792-1112 or 512-389-4800 (MonFri 8AM 5PM). The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. Report by Jacob Orr Lake Texoma Guaranteed Guide Service. Shad sides have been working best. Bluegill and redear sunfish Look for white perch in the main lake areas near structure such as break, humps, or old roads. This will allow for anglers to view the depths of the lake to choose different habitats and lake features to fish for different species, year-round. The lake has a good reputation for producing good stringers of channel catfish. Some being caught lake wide. Larger fish are relating to deeper water near Lucas campground, mouth of Marshall Cove, and towards the dam. Saugeye, white bass, the catfishes, drum, crappie and carp can be harvested. The fishing line is usually manipulated via a fishing rod, although rodless techniques such as handlining and longlining also exist. After hard rains fish the south end where the water comes in. Below are links to Google .kmz files for all fish attractors statewide. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. Want to learn more about how to get started fishing? Bathymetric maps are now available for the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits. Also try night crawlers. Once they settle in, the vertical bite should be solid for anglers using ice jigs, Texas rigs, drop-shots, spoons and jigs. Three to 6 fish is usually the limit. Okay numbers of fish over 10 inches. Lake Level The lake has been designated as an Aquatic Nuisance Species water. Anglers can target in coves on the upper end of the lake, especially during periods of inflow, main lake where submerged trees and Georgia Cubes have been placed, and jetties and docks that can be fished from shore. Make sure you drain all water from the boat before you leave the boat ramp area!!! stained (lower), International Boundary & Water Water temperatures should be in the mid to upper 70's. Many strip pits have quality largemouth bass populations with 15-19" being common. For largemouth bass try fishing some of the standing timber and weedbeds with spinners and buzzbaits. You can use an online boat comparison tool to help narrow down your choices based on the number of people in your family and any other water sports you may be interested in. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. We added 120 brush piles and 220 Georgia Cubes to the lake for fish habitat. WebMonofilament fishing line (4 to 6-pound test for panfish, 8 to 12-pound test for larger species like bass or catfish) Hook assortment (size 8 for panfish, up through 2/0 for bass or catfish) Bait (such as live crickets for bluegill or earthworms for bass) Bobbers; Sinkers or split-shots Crank baits and spinnerbaits along rock or other cover. LOUISBURG-MIDDLE CREEK SFL - Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. 10. White, Striped and Yellow Bass. For now typical summer time patterns for channel catfish, crappie, walleye and largemouth bass should to work. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Most in the 1-2 lb size range but up to 7 lbs. Target wind blown flats and river channel ledges for catfish. Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch. Look for them near the dam or on any rocky shoreline in deeper water. Target brush and vegetation in shallow coves using soft plastics for Largemouth Bass. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. Use soft plastics to works bait through and around vegetation and brush piles. 18 INCH MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT 3/DAY CREEL LIMIT WITH NO MORE THAN ONE FISH 21 INCHES OR LONGER. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print, YATES CENTER - SOUTH OWL - http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District, HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR - ALONG WITH ZEBRA MUSSEL INFESTATION, ASIAN CARP ARE IN DRAINAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KANSAS RIVER AND CAN EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR SHAD!!! If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link: Catfishing has slowed. Near shore brushpile placements fishable from shore in Cottonwood Cove. through Martin counties. The floating dock is finished and compliments this great fishing lake. Anglers should target the brush piles and other submerged structure with minnows and jigs. Chicken liver and shrimp are working best. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. fall and winter months. Jigs and minnows are both producing fish. Anyone who is of adult age will either need a standard fishing license to fish the side of their state residency, or a Lake Texoma License to freely fish the entire lake. Habitat improvement and shoreline enhancement continue to improve by adding Georgia cubes. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter which includes informative fisheries information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is currently available. Due to cooler water temperatures, fish are active for longer periods of the day and are typically found in shallow water. NEBO STATE FISHING LAKE - Aquatic Nuisance Species Alert: Be on the look out for Eurasian Watermilfoil if you're fishing on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Worms under a bobber around brush and rock structure. Daily Bag: 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. 5. You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx. Water levels have improved. Anglers are most successful at catching largemouth bass during the fall, winter, and spring months. They can be caught using spinnerbaits, plastics, or crankbaits around the brush piles. Fish the South end where creek comes in during or after a rain. Adult Zebra Mussels were found 7/31/08 at Lake Afton. Tags can be redeemed for a prize at the following website: www.ksfishderby.com. majority of the reservoir. Trolling crankbaits or casting crankbaits and swimbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons over edges of points and shelves. There are some artificial structures placed that haven't been added to the above map yet: This is a generic report and will be updated as information becomes available. Saugeye should be on the flats and points in. is the largemouth bass. Special note: The lake has non-native aquatic plants! My son Alan with the best of our largemouth from the C54 canal on Tuesday, Nov 27. This lake supports good fishing for big blue cats, good channel channel and flatheads. The lake is in the Urban Stocking Program and is regularly stocked with 12 to 18 inch channel catfish which leads to good catch rates of fish in this size range. Invasive Species: Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat when you leave, to keep from spreading Zebra mussels to other lakes. Finesse plastics near deeper structure or vegetated flats. Crappie should be around structure in deeper water. Rocky Ford , a river fishery, is located just south of the Tuttle Creek Dam on the Big Blue River. Your contact information is used to deliver requested updates or to access your subscriber preferences. The water level is great, just a little murky. Largemouth bass. Fish will transition to flats during dawn and dusk. These spots should be really good in the fall and winter months. Largemouth have moved into the deeper water in the standing timber. Jigs tipped with a worm have been working best. The water is extremely turbid so conditions are tougher for bass, crappie, and walleye. The fish are waiting for you. Largemouth bass is the most popular sportfish in the reservoir. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html. Reports of soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits producing fish around structure. Minnows and jigs are catching fish right now. Email Page. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Joe Pool lake impounds water in two arms formed by Mountain Creek and Walnut Creek. To hopefully continue to please both angler bases and help increase the overall size structure of sunfish, the lake is being implemented with a special sunfish regulation starting in 2019. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. Falcon has long been regarded as one of the best largemouth bass lakes in the state. Be sure to inspect your boat, boat trailer, and bait buckets prior to launching at Bone Creek to prevent the spread. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. The Lake Texoma Fishing License (Type 208) makes it easy to comply with fishing license requirements to fish the lake. They can be caught from shore using cut bait or livers. The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. The first rainbow trout stocking of the winter and spring of 2022/2023 trout season occurred on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). This will allow for anglers to view the depths of the lake to choose different habitats and lake depths to fish for different species, year-round. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water. KDWPT Fisheries and State Park staff enhanced current fish habitat by adding approximately 150 cedar trees near shoreline spawning areas to enhance largemouth bass and spotted bass structure, as well as added cedar trees to current brushpiles near shoreline access areas in October of 2021. Texas Farm and Ranch Land Conservation Program, Hunting, Fishing, & Boating Regulations PDF, Temporadas de Caza y Reglamento de Pesca Deportiva PDF, Mobile License Access with the Outdoor Annual app, Report Your Harvest: Wild Turkey and Deer, No internet connection required after download, Location-based hunting & fishing information. To view a map of Toronto Reservoir brush piles, copy this file into Google Earth and zoom into the reservoir. Crappie are feeding on small gizzard shad blown up on shoreline. Bluegill can be caught using a bobber and worm, 1/16-1/32 ounce jighead, and a fly rod and small fly. Fishing the edges of aquatic vegetation that is located near the shore can hold largemouth bass in wait to ambush prey that utilize the aquatic vegetation for forage and refuge. Who needs which license to fish on Lake Texoma depends on your age and residency, no matter if you enter the waters or fish from either the Texas or Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma (or both). 10-20 ft deep on minnows and jigs near points, brush, and ledges, Outlet fishing is slow/fair for catfish, white bass, and saugeye, COWLEY STATE FISHING LAKE - You can catch them pretty much anywhere at this lake. No harvest on rivers and streams, statewide. HARVEY COUNTY EAST LAKE - ZEBRA MUSSELS have been confirmed in Coffey County Lake! This deep clear lake offers a diverse fishery. New regulations starting in 2022: 10 fish daily creel limit which may include only one fish 30 inches or longer. LAKE - Eight brushpiles were created and added. Try using big jigs or spoons in deeper water. El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. 1/2 oz weedless jigs, ned rigs, bladed jigs, and drop shots thrown parallel to the shore along the slope will be a good technique to try. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. Latest Survey Report. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Most White Perch are 5"-8". Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. In the last sample, crappie had the highest percentage of fish over 8 inches in 20 years. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print, COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR - Learn how to tie a terminal knot, such as a. Rainbow trout have been stocked! Anglers should note that tagged blue catfish that are not legal for harvest must be returned to the water immediately after recording the tag information. The water clarity will affect fishing, depending on time of day, so don't hesitate to fish the trees that can be found in deeper water. The same November 07 locations were marked with GPS using datum WGS84 in decimel degrees: 1) N39.00740 W095.62978; 2) N39.00819 W095.63046; 3) N39.00810 W095.63055; 4) N39.00806 W095.63043; 5) N39.00638 W095.62261; 6) N39.00247 W095.62495; 7) N38.99622 W095.63205; 8) 39.00274 W095.63202. If you want to keep up with what is going on with Clinton Reservoir, If you want to keep up with fisheries developments at Lonestar. Look for catfish in the deeper timber and along sharp breaks. Fish the shallow areas for the cats. Some good bass and catfish were caught this week. Largemouth can be found in the deeper brush piles and near shoreline structure in the mornings and evenings. Size structure listed for largemouth bass is from May 2022 electrofishing. No matter where you buy one, it costs $12 and is valid until December 31. and Carolina rigged worms. Casting large swimbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics around flooded brush and timber, especially on points is best for largemouth. Try black and white jigs under a float. With species such as the largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, the daily bag limit is limited to 6 only. Work the edges and out in the middle in the trees. road beds. Smallmouth Bass: For lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, there are no minimum sizes. In addition, walleye fingerlings and intermediates have also been requested for stocking this year. The following link will take you to the Kansas Water Watch website. STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! as shad, shrimp or sunfish are effective for catching catfish throughout the ATCHISON STATE FISHING LAKE - You can buy a freshwater fishing license online or through an approved license vendor (such as a tackle shop or tax collector's office). WebJoe Pool as Texas State Representative 19531959. The best numbers can be found around the mouth of Walnut Creek, along Sandy Beach, near Takota Point, and on the flats south of the golf course. Fishing cut bait, frozen shrimp or stink bait lake wide. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, please contact TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, or the U.S. Many of the new brushpiles can also be accessed by casting from the shore. Plastic finesse baits along vegetation edges are producing the best right now. Casting along the water willow beds, near any type of brush, or off of points should produce some fish. Good Luck! use a small worm or jig under a float. state. Water levels have improved. But, be sure you are complying with the state water body size, limits, and possession regulations. and cookie statement. Try prepared stink bait, punch bait, cut bait or liver under a bobber or on the bottom. If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at [email protected]. To view a map of brush piles in Fall River Reservoir and the old sunken Ladd Bridge in the river, copy this file into Google Earth and zoom into the reservoir. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, WATER LEVEL:As of October 5th the water level is 0.4 feet below conservation pool. Fish can be caught use wacky worms, Senkos, Ned Rigs, spinnerbaits, roadrunners, and crankbaits. Ned rigs or drop shots are great techniques to use for smallmouth. The first step is to purchase a fishing license for the state youll be fishing in. 12 Georgia cubes were placed near N 38.953 W 95.38779, along with 6 other cubes placed near N 38.93852 W 95.39023. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. For flathead catfish, no minimum length and daily bag 5. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. 20. If you have individual strip pits that you'd like to see habitat improvements made, please contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. With cooler temperatures, fish are transitioning to shallow structure in 3-6 ft. Target bass near the edges of aquatic vegetation, rock jetties, and brush piles using a variety of soft plastics. We recently restocked this lake so the catfish numbers are even higher. Fish are being caught on a variety of baits included small spinners, jigs, cheese, worms, and PowerBait. The catfish and crappie are very nice this year. So far this year the lake has been stocked with 3,400 channel catfish. Jigs and shad imitation lures are the best baits right now. # 2 is noted for family outings, scenic views, catch and release bass fishing, harvest of small crappie and channel catfish. Try using large jerk baits or spinner baits. Texas calls it both a Texoma License and a Type 208 License, and has online licenses available at https://tpwd.texas.gov/. Fish have moved to main-lake and offshore structure. and Gorman, north 1/4 mile. Additionally, nearly 100 cedar trees and 40 "Georgia Cubes" were added to the lake in spring of 2019. Luck could also be had by trolling along the dam and open areas. Largemouth Bass can be found in shallow water in 2-8 ft or near drop offs. The species did produce a robust spawn in 2021 which has helped bolster the fishery. The GPS coordinates for those existing brushpiles are as follows: N37.642683, W 094.806843 (Northeast corner dock), 37.641414, W 094.807232 (East cove dock on west side of cove), N37.640050, W 094.809163 (Middle arm, east side), N37.637126, W 094.811680 (East fishing pier). This will supplement the population and maintain fishing opportunities. This fishing checklist will cover the basic freshwater fishing essentials. Asian Carp have made their way up stream to below Lake Olathe dam. From a boat, some catfish can be found near brush piles. Professor, Dept. Please remember toCLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and livewells to help stop the spread of ANS species. Minnows under a bobber over deep water will be your best bet. Eurasian watermilfoil can also impact the fish community in a lake, so please be sure to inspect and clean your fishing gear. Saugeye are being caught near submerged roadbed and flats adjacent to the dam. Look for fish busting shad on the surface. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print. Still fishing cut, cast net-caught gizzard shad lake-wide has been best. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, JOHN REDMOND RESERVOIR - Channel catfish can be taken right now on a variety of baits lakewide. Drifting minnows or jigs in open water of the main lake or vertically fishing the same baits around deeper brush. Look for them in shallow water near structure or cover early in the morning or late in the day. In June 2022, 25,000 advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Walleye are being found in a variety of depths as the water continues to cool. Channel Catfish) Fish can be found from shallow to moderate depths. If you would like to receive additional information about this lake a couple of times a year, sign up for the newsletter at the following link. The lake supports a good channel catfish harvest rate and the last month has been really productive. Learn new fishing skills, boating resources, fishing etiquette, conservation and more. For recreational anglers fishing Mexican waters, a Mexico fishing license is required for everyone in the boat. Remember the length and creel limits. Water is dirty so choose baits that will make a lot of noise both in color and in sound. Last Updated: 12/8/2022 Print. Have had reports of fish being caught around Monkey Island and concrete cove using jigs. Also been hearing of the fish feeding on shad on the surface so keep an eye out for this. There are no bag or size limits on other species of gar. A good population of both species is present in this lake. Last Updated: 9/19/2022 Print. WebLargemouth and Smallmouth are scattered and big fish are somewhat hard to come by. Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. The lake did receive a stocking in 2021 that created a modest year class and should help bolster things for the future. Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here:https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm, HILLSDALE RESERVOIR - Most Crappie are small with a few big ones mixed in. Use cut shad or sunfish or best on chicken liver, shrimp, worms, prepared baits, along dam, lots of fat fish from 2 - 6 pounds. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwestKansaswill be updated at least twice each year. This lake is enrolled into the Community Fisheries Assistance Program. Learn how to register your vessel, boating laws and more. Look for crappie in deeper water, fish the standing timber near the creek channel or old road beds. Children under 13 years of age must have a parent/guardian's consent before providing Y. such as Walmart, Academy, and other fishing tackle and bait shops close to and around the lake in either state. Make sure you know the fishing regulations (including size limits, bag limits) in the state and the waterways you plan to fish. Biologists hope to gain information about the areas blue catfish population size, entrainment through the dam, and the fishs susceptibility to harvest. Some crappie are being caught slow trolling jigs and small crankbaits. To view a map of brush pile and habitat cube locations, copy these files into Google Earth and zoom into the lake. The crappie population has a slightly improved size structure with fish sampled up to 12". Cedar trees were placed on existing brushpiles. Catching fish in various depths from 15-30 feet on dense brush piles and hard structure. The fall sample indicated a low-density, high-quality population of saugeye up to 21". Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using spinners and jigs under a bobber with minnow or worm. Last Updated: 8/11/2022 Print. Catfish are being caught using liver, stink bait, shad, nightcrawlers and cut bait. Target any structure or channel swings in 12-20 feet of water. TPWD receives funds from the USFWS. Channel catfish, 2,800 are stocked in mid October to increase fishing opportunities. When releasing high volume of water the outlet/spillway is fantastic. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. Frank E. Smith Personal Papers. Fluctuation: 1-3 feet With the colder weather our bags are much bigger. range. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using crankbaits and artificial baits. Buy your state fishing license and have fun. Bluegill and redear can be found near any submerged vegetation or in deeper brush piles. Catfish can be caught just about anywhere lake wide. Texas Farm and Ranch Land Conservation Program. use dark jigs and crankbaits, along flats and drop-offs. Crappie have been starting to pick up on minnows or dark jigs. Small hooks and pieces of worm fished close to shoreline cover. up to 36 inches, with a lot of 19 to 24 "eater" sized fish. WebI've caught largemouth up to 8 lbs and spots between 4-5 lbs. Redear can be caught jigging a chunk of worm near shoreline structure. White Bass can be caught using any bait resembling a shad or even from crappie jigs. 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No Report. Ft Scott Lake has boat ramps and several docks and good shoreline access for fishing. Be sure to properly ID your catch as there is there is an 21-inch minimum length limit and 2/day creel limit on wiper.. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers. The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, MILFORD RESERVOIR - N 38.76345 W 95.674617, Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, PLEASANTON CITY LAKE EAST - Manage My Subscriptions, archive Crankbaits and shad imitation baits fished near submerged road also target near schools of gizzard shad. The 2021 fall gill net samples and electrofishing samples indicate the lake has a fair walleye population available to anglers. Any depth changes, or structure, will hold fish and can be caught by a variety of methods, such as trolling or vertical jigging. If you would like to provide a fishing report for the Mined Land Wildlife Area, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Bluegill can be caught with a nightcrawler under a bobber near brushpiles. The 6-8" crappie have been aged by fisheries staff and are 8-12 years old. Largemouth and smallmouth bass have been slow on live shad along the smaller clumps or rocks along the east end of the lake and crankbaits along the gravel on the south end of the lake. (530 mm) slot limit on largemouth bass. Blue-Green Algae: Current information listed here:https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm. The crappie are in and out with the water temperatures. Crappie are around brush in the deepest part of the lake. This project iswill improve angler success for bass and crappie. Tags will appear as a small yellow vinyl tube beneath the fishs dorsal fin. Chicken liver or worms fished near mainlake points. To collect this data,KDWPT Fisheries biologists are tagging up to 2,000 blue catfish in El Dorado Reservoir. Attention anglers, If you fish this water body and would like to contribute your knowledge to the fishing report shoot an email to [email protected]. A Dodge City District newsletteris available. White bass are moving a lot right now and the old clich "they are where you find them" fits too well. Water levels are very low. As water levels continue to drop, more ramps may become unusable. The 2022 annualsampling effort showed thatthe lake continues to provide a great largemouth bass fishery. One of the best places to catch saugeye. Use a jig, worm, spinner or crank bait around stumps and brush in the river. Please, always clean your boat when moving to different water bodies. Please search ksoutdoors.com for more information about zebra mussels. Fish can be caught just about anywhere on the lake. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. Hopefully, the population rebounds in the near future. Try using minnows or a small jigs in deeper areas of the lakes. Joe Pool's Report to Kennedy-Johnson Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Worms and stinkbaits off the fishing piers. Shad sides are the preferred bait. Try large jigs and jerk baits off of wind blown points. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. This shallow lake has the best fishing for crappie and channel catfish which are stocked annually. MOUND CITY LAKE - Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Small lakes or ponds are good options when starting out because most lakes have a bank, dock, or a pier for easy access and calmer waters can make fishing easier. Shad sides, worms, or other prepared baits fished on windy flats or upper end of lake when water is coming in. Jigs or worms fished near shoreline structure. The lake is partially drained for "Water level management" The boat ramp is usable and the fishing is good. Crappie are now transitioning into fall patterns. It is up to you if you wishto release the fish orharvest it (if legally applicable), but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 [email protected] A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! The low releases rates will have them just below the dam. The lake is in the Urban Stocking Program and is regularly stocked with 12 to 18 inch channel catfish. Channel catfish can be taken on a variety of baits lakewide using prepared or live baits. Also try night crawlers. 2 - Plastic worms and baits in the weed beds and around woody cover. Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. The lake encompasses parts of Tarrant, Dallas and Ellis counties. Daily bag limit to 5 fish for all black bass species. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print, ANTHONY CITY LAKE - It has four exterior pockets, and interior concealed carry pockets on both sides. Try prepared stink bait, punch bait, cut bait or liver under a bobber or on the bottom. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Crappie will congregate near the Georgia Cubes, submerged trees, structure, and docks. Channel catfish can still be caught using worms, cut shad, or doughballs. Mature Channel and Blues should be moving up shallow for the spawn in June and July. Currently (2005) Joe Pool Lake serves as a reservoir for the City of Midlothian for their public water supply. No hunting turkey within 100 yards of any bait; Artificial decoys are permitted Trolling a variety of small crankbaits, roadrunners, and jigs can all catch fish this time of year. Finesse plastics fished near vegetation edges and structure. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife offers it online at www.wildlifedepartment.com and calls it a Texoma License. Throwing small shad imitators like compact spinnerbaits or crankbaits. No Limit. The KDWP Fisheries Biologist plans to continue to request phase II advanced fingerling stockings for the next three years to help bolster current year classes of largemouth bass. Prepared baits, gizzard shad, live bait, and chicken liver are all popular baits that anglers might give a try. Protect our waters don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! Jig and plastics are good right now, tipping with some live bait helps. WebLargemouth bass are providing plenty of action on small white or shad colored jerkbaits like the Pointer 78 or 100. http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180707/kansas-la-cygne-reservoir-named-one-of-nations-top-100-bass-lakes, https://www.hayspost.com/2018/07/15/kansas-lake-is-one-of-the-countrys-top-100-bass-fishing-lakes/. Some fish are in deeper water breaks. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Saugeye, Drum. 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