Pleasanton City Lake West / Region 5 / Fishing Locations - Public Waters / Where to Fish in Kansas / Fishing / KDWPT

GPS Location: 38.17306 -94.72694

Location/Address:
Pleasanton, KS 66075

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 32 acres

Maximum Depth: N/A

Normal Lake Level: N/A

Current Lake Level: full pool

Lake Temperature: normal

This lake was constructed in 1936 for water supply and public recreation. The lake supports an excellent channel catfish and largemouth bass fishery, and has good crappie and bluegill angling. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake and "No Special Permits" are required to fish here. Recreational and speed boating is not allowed. Boats are for fishing only.
Access to the lake is provided with 1 single lane boat ramp, 2 parking lots, and 1/2 mile of hiking trails that surround the lake shoreline. There are 2 shelter houses also. This area is a favorite for kids and family fishing trips. The lake is involved in a fish feeding program and several floating fish feeders are visible to the angler. For catfish anglers these feeders are beacons of good fishing.

Fish harvest regulations are also posted at each entrance to the lake.

Fishing Population	Creel Limit	Min Length Limit
Bluegill	unlimited	unlimited
Black Bullhead	unlimited	unlimited
Channel Catfish	2	15
Crappie	50	unlimited
Largemouth Bass	2	21
Smallmouth Bass	2	15
Green Sunfish	unlimited	unlimited
Redear Sunfish	unlimited	unlimited

* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/16/2013

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
channel catfish	Great	Size varies, 4 pounds and up	The fish feeders are ON.. use cut shad, (best on chicken liver), shrimp, worms, prepared baits, along dam,
crappie	Slow	All sizes	Fish are nice size and the density is low, fish are along the dam, south east pier, and in the brushpiles fish with jigs, minnows,
largemouth bass	Good	12-22 inches	dam, the brushpiles with crank baits or spinners,
bluegill	Good	varies	use a small worm or jig under a float.
General Comments
Water levels are good. This Lake has produced some nice stringers of crappie and should continue to do so. Fish the creek channel over the brush piles with minnows or jigs. The lake level has improved, the boat ramp is good. Past low water levels have forced small fish into deeper water making it easier for anglers to catch fish. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Don't move water from any impoundments. Feeders are ON! KDWPT will be releasing the recently completed “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video on February 17, 2012. This 25-minute video covers Kansas crappie fishing during spring, summer, fall, and winter with tips and tactics to make you a better crappie angler. Visit the KDWPT homepageon February 17th and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! This lake has a high density of channel catfish that increases angling opportunity. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go.This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake, no fishing permits required.