Marion County Lake
2 miles E, 2 miles S of Marion, KS
Marion County 620-382-3240
GPS Location: 38.3152 -96.9916
Location/Address:
Marion, KS 66861
Impoundment Type: Community Lake
Surface Acres: 153 acres
Current Lake Level: The lake is full
Plenty of shoreline access as well as ample space for boat fishing make this lake perfect for families and anglers of all ages and interests. Saugeye, Channel Catfish, Wiper and White bass are readily caught as are largemouth, spotted and smallmouth bass.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
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| Channel Catfish | 5 | 15 |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 18 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5 | 18 |
| Spotted Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Walleye | 2 | 18 |
| Saugeye | 2 | 18 |
| Wiper | 2 | 18 |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Black Bullhead |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/8/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Channel Catfish |
Fair |
Up to 5 lbs |
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Flatheads |
Fair |
Vary |
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White Crappie |
Good |
Up to 12 inches |
Crappie are up near the banks and in coves. |
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Largemouth Bass |
Good |
8-22 inches |
When fishing for largemouth bass try jigs, plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits fished around structures or along weed lines. |
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Saugeye |
Good |
Up to 18 inches |
Saugeye have moved into the flats and coves. |
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Bluegill |
Up to 1 lb |
lakewide |
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White Bass |
Excellent |
1 lb |
Lots of white bass and wiper being caught up in the coves. |
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Wipers |
Excellent |
1-5 lbs. |
Lots of white bass and wiper being caught up in the coves. |
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General Comments |
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Boat inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY! Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm
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