Pottawatomie Co. Cross Creek Lake

6 miles south and 1.5 miles west of Havensville

GPS Location: 39.4052 -96.0868

Location/Address:
Havensville, KS

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 49 acres

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Black Bullhead
Channel Catfish 5
Crappie 50
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass 5 13-18
Flathead Catfish 5
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 6/13/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Black Crappie

Fair to Good

1/3 to 1 lb.

The lake has fair numbers of 8 - 10" crappie. There have been reports of some good harvest this spring.

Bluegill

Fair to Good

6 to 10 inches

The lake has a nice bluegill population.

Channel Catfish

Fair

1/2 to 6 lbs.

The lake contains good numbers of catfish for a small lake.

Largemouth Bass

Good

1/2 to 4 lbs.

The lake has a large population that contains all sizes of fish, but the fishery is dominated by 12 to 15 inch bass.

General Comments

This small 49 acre lake is located in northeast Pott. County. The fishing conditions are very similar to that of a large farm pond. The lake is noted for good catch and release largemouth bass fishing due to the abundance of the species. Bass 13 to 18 inches long are protected.