John Redmond Reservoir
New Strawn, KS
1/2 mile South and 1 mile West of New Strawn, KS
or 2 1/2 miles North of Burlington on US-75
Corps of Engineers (620) 364-8613
Fisheries Biologist: Justin Morrison (620) 637-2748
GPS Location: N38 13 55.82 W95 46 28.18
Location/Address:
New Strawn, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 9,400 acres
Maximum Depth: 12 feet
Normal Lake Level: 1039 fsl
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Catfish | 10 | |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Paddlefish | 2 | |
| Wiper | 2 | |
| White Bass |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 6/12/2013
|
Species |
Size |
Rating |
Baits, Method, and Location |
|
Channel Catfish |
up to 15lbs. |
Good |
Good channel cat fishing will continue. Anglers have the most success along the old river channel. |
|
White Bass |
up to 3 lbs. |
Good |
White bass do well in this shallow reservoir. Anglers have good success in the upper end in the river channel during the spring spawning run. |
|
Crappie |
up to 13" |
Fair |
Crappie fishing will be fair to good anglers should focus on the deeper water and around woody structure in the river channel towards the upper end. |
|
Current Fishing Opportunity |
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|
Channel Catfish |
up to 15lbs. |
Good |
Along the channel breaks and flats with shad sides. Anglers are having some luck below the dam when water is being released |
|
White Bass |
up to 3lbs. |
good |
Main river channel and along dam using small spinners or shad imitations |
|
Crappie |
up to 13" |
Fair |
Jigs and minnows in the main river channel, along the dam, and upstream in the river and creeks |
Comments
The boat ramp is open at the dam. Water temp 70s. The lake is currently 3 ft. above the new conservation pool of 1041 and the release is 932 cfs.
Boaters beware of shallow water! For current lake level and release information click the following link http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/JOHN.lakepage.html.
ALERT! This lake contains Zebra Mussels please help stop the spread Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and equipment after leaving this water body. It is Illegal transport live fish, bait, and water from this lake.
For more information on lakes in the New Strawn district click the following link. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District
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