Welcome to Kansas Fishing

June 6, 2013

Special fishing season offers anglers a more “hands on” way of catching flatheads

PRATT – The increased popularity of television shows like “Hillbilly Handfishin’,” “Catfishin’ Kings,” and “Mudcats,” proves that handfishing for large catfish can be an exciting and fast-paced s ... Read More

June 6, 2013

Fishing's Future and KDWPT will certify instructors to teach fishing techniques in Kansas

PRATT­– Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a white bass and a wiper? Or, how to tie on a hook using an improved clinch knot? Whether ... Read More

May 2, 2013

Kansas Fishing Atlas is one-stop shopping for anglers in search of the perfect fishing hole

PRATT ­– Packed with over 60 pages of detailed, easy-to-read maps, the 2013 Kansas Fishing Atlas is a must-have for any angler. In addition to maps of public waters, anglers can also find maps of Fishing ... Read More

April 25, 2013 - (Updated May 6, 2013 to add list of participating lakes in Kansas)

Registered anglers can catch tagged fish and win prizes worth up to $2 million

PRATT – Kansas anglers will again be fishing for money and prizes at select Kansas lakes this spring and summer. Cabela’s sponsors the Fish For Million ... Read More

April 18, 2013

Summer fun for the whole family at free fishing events through Great Plains Nature Center

PRATT – The Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) will host the first of five Family Fishing Nights for the 2013 season at Chisholm Island Pond Apri ... Read More

March 28, 2013

FISH program receives special recognition from American Fisheries Society

PRATT ­– The American Fisheries Society (AFS) presented the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) with the 2012 Sport Fish Restoration Outstanding Project award at the March 21 commission meeting in Topeka ... Read More

March 21, 2013

Video takes viewers along on walleye egg-taking journey

PRATT – “Walleye For Tomorrow,” a 15-minute video produced by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), shows each step in the process of producing walleye for Kansas lakes. Populations of this popular sport fish in Kansas ... Read More

Mar. 14, 2013

Anglers are encouraged to take advantage of special trout program

PRATT – In an effort to provide unique winter fishing opportunities, The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) provides trout fishing opportunities by stocking Kansas waters with thousands of harvestable-sized trout ... Read More