Guide To The Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Kansas

Enjoy fishing for spotted, smallmouth and largemouth bass.

Bass Fishing Lakes In Kansas

You can find bass everywhere in Kansas. Visit the Bass Knowledge Center for valuable information about bass and bass fishing. Private ponds, small lakes, rivers, streams and large impoundments all hold populations of bass. Some of these waters ice over in winter and allow for ice fishing. The most consistent stringers come from major lakes including Big Hill Lake, Cedar Bluff Lake, Clinton Lake, Coffey County Lake, Council Grove Lake, El Dorado Lake, Elk City Lake, Fall River Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Keith Sebelius Lake, Kirwin Reservoir, La Cygne Lake, Marion Reservoir, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Perry Lake, Pomona Lake, Toronto Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake, Webster Reservoir, Wilson Lake and Winfield City Lake.

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Top 5 Bass Fishing Lures For Kansas

When bass are shallow, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and top water lures are the most productive. As they move deeper, worms and jigs are among the top producers.

Kansas State Record Bass

The state record largemouth bass was caught from a private pit lake.

The state record smallmouth bass came from Milford Reservoir.

The state record spotted bass was caught out of Marion County Lake.

Bass are one of the most sought after of all the game fish. Its appeal spans cultures, age groups and genders to tap on the heart strings of anglers everywhere. Join us in our endeavor to offer information about bass fishing on your favorite bass lake in Kansas.

Bass fishing basics video.

Understanding the primary seasonal movements of smallmouth bass and largemouth bass is key to locating them on local lakes in the Sunflower State.

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Bass fishing information by state.