Geary State Fishing Lake

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 785-461-5402

GPS Location: N38.9050 W96.8648

Location/Address:
Junction City, KS

Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake

Surface Acres: 97 acres

Maximum Depth: 45 feet

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Channel Catfish 5
Crappie 50
Flathead Catfish 5
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass 5 15
Saugeye 5 18
Smallmouth Bass 5 15
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 6/18/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Black bass

Good

up to 22"

Largemouth and smallmouth are both available, with the majority being largemouth. They can be caught with traditional methods lakewide throughout the seasons.

Bluegill

Good

up to 8"

Bluegill are found near shallow water cover, and caught on small jigs and live bait.

Channel catfish

Fair

up to 23"

Although smaller in size, channel catfish can be caught lakewide on standard catfish baits. Flatheads can be caught along rocky areas on live bait.

Crappie

Good

up to 14"

Crappie numbers are good for smaller fish, and should provide fun angling, primarily in the Spring and Winter periods.

Saugeye

Fair

up to 21"

Saugeye numbers remain steady, with some keepers available for harvest. Most are caught along the dam and rock points on crankbaits and jig/worm.

Current Fishing Opportunity

   

Listed Below

Crappie

Fair

up to 14 inches

jigs and minnows 10ft deep near rock and brush

Catfish

Fair

up to 4lbs

shad sides, shrimp, and worms along wind swept banks

Saugeye

Fair

up to 4 lbs

along dam and points on crankbaits and worms

Black bass

Good

up to 5 lbs

topwater, jigs, and spinnerbaits near shallow cover

Bluegill

Good

 

jigs and worms 5ft deep near cover

General Comments

This includes a fishing report covering the fishing forecast for the upcoming 2013 fishing season. The Current Fishing Opportunity section will be updated with weekly fishing reports starting March 2013.

This deep clear lake offers a diverse fishery. Best for 2013 should be bluegill, crappie, and largemouth bass.