Big Hill Reservoir
4 1/2 miles E of Cherryvale
Mound Valley Gate House - (620) 328-2050
Corps of Engineers - Big Hill Reservoir- (620) 336-2741
GPS Location: N37 16 10.75 W95 28 10.03
Location/Address:
Cherryvale, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 1,240 acres
Maximum Depth: 60 feet
Normal Lake Level: 858 feet
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | ||
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 6 | 21 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 6 | 18 |
| Spotted Bass | 6 | 15 |
| Redear Sunfish | ||
| Walleye | 5 | 18 |
| White Bass |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/13/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crappie |
Good |
8-10 inches |
Crappie have moved into the backs of coves near water willow. Look for fish shallow right on the edge of water willow. |
|
Channel Catfish |
Fair |
14-22 inches |
Look for channel catfish on the north end of the reservoir, particularly around Rea Bridge. Shad sides, worms, and livers have all been productive |
|
Largemouth Bass |
Fair |
8-18 inches |
Largemouth bass catch has increased with warmer water temperature. Bass are in a pre-spawn pattern now so try reaction baits along the shoreline. |
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General Comments |
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Water temperature at the Mound Valley boat dock was 58
on 05/07/2013. The Mound Valley ramp and Timber Hill ramp are both usable. New District Newsletter
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