Washington State Fishing Lake
7 miles N, 3 miles W of Washington
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 785-461-5402
GPS Location: N39.9234 W97.1164
Location/Address:
Washington, KS
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 65 acres
Maximum Depth: 25 feet
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 5 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 5 | 18 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/17/2013
|
Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bluegill |
Fair |
Up to 1/3 lb |
The lake has a large bluegill population, but is dominated by small fish. Just North of the boat ramp is usually a good spot. |
|
Channel catfish |
Fair |
Up to 7 lbs |
Fair numbers of channel cats are available. |
|
Crappie |
Fair |
Up to 1lb |
The lake has lots of crappie, but not too many over 10 inches. Crappie were shallow this week for spawning. Saw some big ones guarding nests. Along the dam or East bank tends to be the best spots. |
|
Largemouth bass |
Slow |
Up to 4 lbs |
The largemouth bass population has struggled in recent years and current numbers are low. |
|
Saugeye |
Poor |
Up to 3 lbs |
Recent saugeye samples have been poor. |
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General Comments |
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Washington State Fishing Lake is back full. |
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