Fishing Keith Sebelius Lake
AKA: Keith Sebelius Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Keith Sebelius Lake, KY

Saugeye Fishing
When a female walleye spawns with a male sauger, the result is a hybrid known as saugeye. Keith Sebelius Reservoir has a notable population of saugeye, which are pursued by local anglers. Their meat is very tasty, and they put up a good fight. Look for them near bottom on sandy bars and especially along drop offs into river channels. These toothy critters often migrate up-river in winter and spring, congregating in low-current areas. A common method for catching saugeye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting topwater lures, live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Largemouth Bass Fishing
Keith Sebelius Reservoir is a popular bass tournament lake. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Anglers can also catch spotted bass, which reside here in decent numbers. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing
Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Keith Sebelius Reservoir, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, white crappie, bluegill and hybrid striped bass at Keith Sebelius Lake in Kansas.
Just a three mile drive from Norton, KS, Keith Sebelius Lake offers fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and wipers. This 2,200-acre lake, with 32 miles of shoreline, serves up good fishing, plenty of camping and lots of places to fish from the bank.
There are no rental boats, nor a marina, but most everything else you need for boating, fishing and camping is either at the lake or just a few miles away.
Primary fish species residing in Keith Sebelius Lake
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Keith Sebelius Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Loeta Cove Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off State Route 261, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Southeast Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, near the south end of the dam, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing Guides On Keith Sebelius Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Cedar Ridge Campground - 785 877-2953
Prairie Dog Campground - 785 877-2953
Shady Rest Campground - 785 877-2953
Cottonwood Campground - 785 877-2953
Meadowlark Campground - 785 877-2953
Branded Cedar Campground - 785 877-2953
Leota Cove Campground - 785 877-2953
Keith Sebelius Lake KS Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Keith Sebelius Lake
Prairie Dog State Park
13037 KS-261
Norton, KS 67654
785 877-2953
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