Guide To The Best Fishing Lakes In Kansas

Top places to fish for bass, catfish, crappie and more in KS.

Clinton Lake, El Dorado Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake and Wilson Lake are the most popular places for fishing in Kansas, offering anglers the chance to pursue a variety of fish species. The Fishing Boat Rental Page lists options for fishing boat rentals at some of these lakes. Some smaller lakes and ponds offer ice fishing in winter for a wide variety of species.

Bass Lakes

Cedar Bluff Lake, Clinton Lake, Coffey County Lake, Elk City Lake, El Dorado Lake, Hillsdale Lake, La Cygne Lake, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Perry Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake, Webster Reservoir and Wilson Lake are considered the best options for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass. More...

Catfish Lakes

Clinton Lake, Council Grove Lake, Elk City Reservoir, El Dorado Lake, Fall River Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Lovewell Reservoir, La Cygne Lake, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Perry Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake and Wilson Lake are favorite options for channel, blue, white and flathead catfish. More...

Crappie Lakes

Cheney Reservoir, Clinton Lake, El Dorado Lake, Elk City Lake, Kanopolis Lake, Kramper Lake, Marion Reservoir, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake and Wilson Lake are some of the most popular for black and white crappie. More...

Sunfish & Panfish Lakes

Clinton Lake, Cowley State Lake, El Dorado Lake, Hillsdale Lake, John Redmond Reservoir, Melvern Lake, Milford Lake, Scott State Lake, Toronto Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake and Wilson Lake are popular spots to fish for bluegill, bream, perch and other sunfish. More...

Walleye Lakes

Cheney Reservoir, Clinton Lake, Council Grove Lake, El Dorado Lake, Hillsdale Lake, Kanopolis Lake, Kirwin Reservoir, Lovewell Reservoir, Marion Reservoir, Tuttle Creek Lake, Waconda Lake, Webster Reservoir and Wilson Lake are considered the top locations for walleye fishing. More...

Trout Lakes

Clinton Lake, Lake Henry and many smaller lakes, rivers and streams are common options for rainbow and brown trout. More...

Striped Bass & Hybrid Striper Lakes

Clinton Lake, El Dorado Lake, Keith Sebelius Lake, Pomona Lake and Wilson Lake are some of the best options for striped bass and/or hybrid striped bass. More...

Visit the Kansas fishing page for links to information covering a wide variety of fish species and destinations in the state. Visit the Kansas map to identify your best route to these top fishing locations. Look to our sister site for additional information about boating in KS at many of the most popular destinations in the state.

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