Region 3 Fishing Reports 
This is a collection of all the Region 3 Fishing Reports
BARBER STATE FISHING LAKE - LOWER - Last Updated: 8/26/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Largemouth bass |
No report |
No report |
Topwater baits early and late and crankbaits and plastics in the heat of the day should work. |
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Walleye |
No report |
No report |
Try jigs tipped with worms, minnows or leaches or small minnow type crank baits. |
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Crappie |
No report |
No report |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, or jigs, about 20 inches under a small bobber are pretty good. |
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Channel catfish |
No report |
No report |
Try prepared stinkbait, cut bait or liver under a bobber or on the bottom. They tend to feed on the wind blown side of the lake. |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! Release all largemouth bass less than 15 inches and walleye less than 15 inches. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. |
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BARBER STATE FISHING LAKE - UPPER - Last Updated: 6/2/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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General Comments |
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Nothing has been stocked since it refilled but there are probably some bullheads and small crappie. Try for them using worms or grubs. Please remember not to litter. |
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CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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Walleye |
Slow |
Up to 4 pounds |
Try vertically fishing crankbaits, shad imitating crankbaits, slabspoons or minnows. You could also try any shad imitating swimbaits. |
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Flathead catfish |
No reports |
No reports |
Try live bait around channel swings and bends. |
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Crappie |
Slow |
up to 14 inches |
The crappie fishing is slow right now. Fish around any deep brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, jigs, or slabspoons would work. |
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Largemouth bass |
Slow |
up to 7 lbs |
Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. You can find these fish near deeper brush piles. |
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White bass |
Fair |
Up to 14 inches |
Small jigs or roadrunners along the dam and off the points or along windswept shorelines. The white bass are still chasing the shad on the surface. Best on windy days. |
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Channel catfish |
Fair |
Up to 3 lbs |
Try liver, shrimp, worms or other live baits or also any cut baits. |
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General Comments |
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We are conducting a creel survey at Clark SFL this year. Please cooperate with the survey clerk when you see him, thank you. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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FINNEY STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 6/30/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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General Comments |
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LAKE IS STILL DRY |
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GOODMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/26/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Locations |
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Channel catfish |
No Reports |
No Reports |
Try liver, shrimp, worms, or other live baits. These fish usually feed on the wind blown side of the lake. Any cut bait would work. |
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Bluegill |
No Reports |
No Reports |
Try small pieces of worm under a bobber. |
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White Crappie |
No Reports |
No Reports |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, slab spoons or jigs are pretty good. |
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Largemouth bass |
No Reports |
Up to 8 lbs |
Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. Topwater baits like buzzbaits or poppers are good early in the morning and late in the evening. |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. This site will be updated if a hot report is sent in. Regular weekly fishing reports will resume in March 2011. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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HAIN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/26/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Bullhead |
Good |
No reports |
No recent reports available |
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Bluegill |
No reports |
No reports |
Try small pieces of worm or crickets under a bobber or small twister tail jigs. |
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Largemouth bass |
No reports |
No reports |
Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. Topwater baits like buzzbaits or poppers are good early in the morning and late in the evening. |
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Channel catfish |
No reports |
No reports |
Try liver, shrimp, worms or other live baits. Also you can try using cut baits. |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: On May 20, 500 lbs of channel catfish averaging 1.25 lbs each were stocked in Hain. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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HODGEMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 7/29/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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No reports |
No reports |
No recent reports available |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. This site will be updated if a hot report is sent in. Regular weekly fishing reports will resume in March 2011. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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HAMILTON STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 6/30/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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General Comments |
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Lake is still dry. |
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KIOWA STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 8/26/2011
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pecies |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Crappie |
No report |
No report |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs are pretty good. |
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Flathead catfish |
No reports |
No report |
Fish live bait around the brush piles. |
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Wipers |
No reports |
No report |
Try drifting live shad, sunfish, minnows, or vertically fishing slabspoons. Larger wipers are chasing spawning adult shad. |
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Largemouth bass |
No report |
No report |
Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. Topwater baits like buzzbaits or poppers are good early in the morning and late in the evening. |
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Channel catfish |
No report |
No reports |
The fishing is starting to pick up due to the cooler temperatures. Try liver, shrimp, worms or other live baits. They tend to feed on the windblown side of the lake. You can also try using cut baits. |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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MEADE STATE LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Methods, & Location |
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Crappie |
No reports |
No reports |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs are pretty good. |
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Bluegill |
No reports |
No reports |
Try small pieces of worm under a bobber. |
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Channel catfish |
No reports |
No reports |
Try liver, shrimp, worms, or cut bait. |
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Bass |
No reports |
No reports |
Crankbaits or drifting minnows should work, also vertically fishing slab spoons. You can also find these fish around deeper brush. You could also try using any shad imitating lures. |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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SCOTT STATE LAKE - Last Updated: 2/9/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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2011 Sampling Results |
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Walleye |
Fair |
17"=33% 25-27"=67% |
Walleye inhabit the lake in moderate number but size quality is good. Walleye stocking has been suspended in favor of establishment of saugeye, thus it is expected walleye will slowly phase out over the next 5 to 8 years. |
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Saugeye |
Fair |
10"=17% 15"=83% |
Saugeye have begun to establish themselves and the population currently consists of 2010 and 2011 yearclasses. Another stocking is planned for the spring of 2012. Although it is early to judge this species' performance, existing fish appear to be growing normally and appear to be approximately twice as numerous as walleye. There will be a fair number of saugeye that exceed 15" in length so some harvest is expected. |
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Crappie |
Fair/Good |
5-7"=17% 8-9"=76% 10-11"=7% |
White crappie remain extremely abundant and larger fish are scarce due to growth problems resulting from overcrowding. It is hoped that saugeye can establish in sufficient abundance to limit white crappie reproduction. |
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Largemouth bass |
Good |
8-11"=29% 12-14"=27% 15-18"=39% 20-21"=5% |
Largemouth bass are moderate to good in abundance. A wide size range of fish are available, and abundance of quality size fish is respectable. It is apparent that production and recruitment of young fish is good as is growth of fish throughout life. This population is well balanced and should provide quality largemouth angling opportunities. |
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Bluegill |
Fair |
4-5"=33% 6-7"=65% 8"=2% |
Bluegill are abundant and size quality has increased. |
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Channel Catfish |
Fair |
11-16"=100%. |
Channel catfish are moderate in abundance and small fish are generally the rule. Based upon results from last year's creel census, angler harvest of small fish is likely the most critical factor limiting the size quality of this popululation. |
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Winter Fishing Opportunities |
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Crappie |
Good |
See Above |
Vertically fishing jigs and small slab spoons around the fish attractors out of a boat. Or jigs under a bobber around the fish attractors from shore. Anglers that have given it a try are routinely catching 20 to 40 fish. |
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Rainbow Trout |
Fair/Good |
0.5 lb. average |
We stocked 1,100 trout in the State Lake and 200 trout in the Free Area Pond on January 30, 2012. Corn, power bait, and salmon eggs fished off the bottom should be the best bet. There have been reports of a fair number of limits caught. |
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General Comments |
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ATTENTION: 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 homepage on February 17th and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! Some ice still remains in the creek channel but the main body and the horseshoe area are open. The Free Area Pond is mostly ice free. Any remaining ice on the State Lake or Free Area Pond is much too weak to support ice fishing. This fishing report is a generic fall/winter report providing general guidance to assist the angler in catching the various species mentioned above and will not be updated weekly unless new angler reports or other information warrants updates. Weekly updated fishing reports will resume during the spring of 2012. Release all walleye/saugeye and largemouth bass less than 15 inches. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! New for the 2010 Fishing Season: A biannual newsletter detailing fishing related projects and activities in the Cedar Bluff District, which includes such waters as Cedar Bluff Reservoir, Sheridan and Scott State Fishing Lakes, Antelope Lake, and other public fishing waters in northwest Kansas are available. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. The link is: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Cedar-Bluff-Fishing-District If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. |
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CIMARRON GRASSLAND PITS - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Rainbow trout |
good |
Small spinners, jigs and power bait or corn |
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General Comments |
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A fire in May caused severe damage at the Cimarron National Grasslands. Due to a complete loss of all vegetation at the Recreation area ponds, they have been closed to all activities. The Point of Rocks Ponds remain open to fishing. On October 17 rainbow trout were stocked. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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COLDWATER CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Crappie |
No reports |
No reports |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Using minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs work. |
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Channel catfish |
No reports |
No report |
The fishing is starting to pick up with the cooler temperatures. Try liver, shrimp, worms, or other live baits. Normally they will be feeding on the wind blown side of the lake. You can also try drifting nightcrawlers or using cut bait. |
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Wiper |
No report |
No report |
Try drifting live shad, sunfish, minnows, or vertically fishing slab spoons. You can catch these fish in shallow water usually on a windy day. |
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Largemouth bass |
No reports |
No report |
Fishing with any shad imitation lures should work, especially around the stump rows and along shoreline vegetation. |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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JETMORE CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
slow |
Up to 7 lbs |
Liver and worms off the bottom or under a bobber. You could even try using stinkbait. Also you could try using cut bait. |
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Bluegill |
Slow |
Up to 9 inches |
Try fishing with a worm and bobber around the boat ramp. |
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Largemouth bass |
Slow |
Up to 5 lbs |
Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. |
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General Comments |
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If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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DODGE CITY LAKE CHARLES - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No reports |
Try prepared stinkbait, cut bait or liver under a bobber or on the bottom. Also you can try using nightcrawlers. |
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Rainbow trout |
No reports |
Small jigs, spinners and power bait. |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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PRATT COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Largemouth bass |
No report |
No report |
Largemouth bass population is good. Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. |
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Bluegill |
No report |
No report |
Try small jigs & worms under a bobber around brush piles. Also try crickets or grasshoppers. |
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Walleye |
No report |
No report |
Try jigs tipped with worms, minnows or leaches or small minnow type crank baits as the bottom presentation. You can also try slab spoons. |
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Channel catfish |
No report |
No report |
Try prepared stinkbait, cut bait or liver under a bobber on the bottom. Also try drifting nightcrawlers. |
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Crappie |
No report |
No report |
Fish around any deep brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, or jigs, about 20 inches under a small bobber are pretty good. You can also try slab spoons. |
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Wiper |
No report |
No report |
Try jigs and crankbaits on the windy banks. Larger wipers are chasing shad. You could also try using sunfish, minnows, or vertically fishing slab spoons. |
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Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! Release all largemouth bass, walleye and wipers less than 18 inches. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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GREAT BEND (VETERAN PARK) - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No Report |
No Report |
Try prepared stinkbait, cut bait or liver under a bobber or on the bottom. Fish on the wind blown side of the lake, thats where they tend to feed. You can also try drifting nightcrawlers. |
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Saugeye |
No reports |
No Report |
Try jigs tipped with worms, minnows or leaches or small minnow type crank baits. |
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Crappie |
No Report |
No Report |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, or jigs, about 20 inches under a small bobber are pretty good. |
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Rainbow Trout |
No reports |
No Report |
Small spinners, jigs and power bait |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: If you have any questions or concerns, KDHE can be contacted during normal business hours at 785-296-6603 Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. |
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LIBERAL ARKALON AREA - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Bait, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No report |
No report |
Try using worms, shad, or stink bait or even some lures. You could also try drifting nightcrawlers. |
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General Comments |
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If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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GREAT BEND STONE LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Bait, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No Report |
1-3 lbs |
Try prepared stinkbait, cut bait or liver under a bobber or on the bottom. |
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Bluegill |
No Report |
Try small pieces of worm or crickets under a bobber or small twister tail jigs. You can find these fish around brush piles. |
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Largemouth bass |
No Report |
Up to 3 lbs |
Try plastic baits, crankbaits and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. Using any shad imitating lures would also work. |
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Crappie |
No Report |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, or jigs, about 20 inches under a small bobber are pretty good |
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Wiper |
No Report |
Try trolling jigs and crankbaits, or shrimp fished on the bottom. You can also try casting slab spoons and bucktail jigs over shallow water. The larger wipers are chasing shad right now. Another thing you can try is drifting live shad, sunfish or minnows. |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Weekly-News/BLUE-GREEN-ALGAE-INFORMATION/BLUE-GREEN-ALGAE-INFORMATION Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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LACROSSE WARREN STONE MEMORIAL LAKE - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Bait, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No report |
Up to 2 lbs. |
Liver and Worms off the bottom. Also try Lures or even stinkbait. Look for these fish in shallow water around rocky areas. They usually feed on the windblown side of the lake. You can also try drifting nightcrawlers. |
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General Comments |
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If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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CONCANNON STATE FISHING LAKE - Last Updated: 6/15/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No report |
No report |
Fish for Channel catfish in shallow water around rocky areas. They tend to feed on the windblown side of the lake. |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. This site will be updated if a hot report is sent in. Regular weekly fishing reports will resume in March 2011. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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FORD COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 8/26/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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Bullhead |
No reports |
No reports |
You can find these fish on the south end using stink bait. |
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Crappie |
No reports |
No reports |
Fish around any brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs. Minnows, slab spoons or jigs are pretty good. |
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Bluegill |
No reports |
No reports |
Try small pieces of worm under a bobber. |
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Channel catfish |
No reports |
No reports |
Try liver, shrimp, worms or other live baits or cut baits. Look for these fish on the south end. |
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General Comments |
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Current information on blue-green algae can be found here: On Tuesday May 20, 500 channel catfish averaging 1.25 pounds each were stocked. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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DODGE CITY - MARIAH HILLS GOLF COURSE POND - Last Updated: 7/29/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No reports |
Try prepared stinkbait, cut bait or liver. Also try using nightcrawlers. |
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Largemouth Bass |
No reports |
Topwater baits early and late and crankbaits and plastics in the heat of the day sould work. Try fishing around deeper brush also. You could try using and shad imitating lures also. |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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PRATT CENTENNIAL POND - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method & Location |
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Rainbow Trout |
Good |
up to 2.0 lbs |
Try using spinner baits, swim baits, or flies. |
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General Comments |
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Rainbow trout were stocked the October 17. All species, other than trout, are catch and release only. Please remember to discard your trash properly. Thank you for purchasing your fishing license and trout permit to fish this location, your dollars support the trout program! Normal fishing license requirements still apply. Please remember that this is an artificial lures only water and that baits like hot dogs, corn, liver, nightcrawlers etc are illegal! Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. |
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LARNED CITY POND - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Channel catfish |
No Report |
No Report |
No recent reports available |
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Bluegill |
No Report |
No Report |
No recent reports available |
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Other Comments |
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If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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HORSETHIEF RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 10/27/2011
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
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Crappie |
Slow |
Up to 14 inches |
Fish around any deeper brush or vegetation you can find as well as drop-offs, using minnows, small slab spoons, or jigs. |
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Bullhead |
Fair |
Up to 1 pound |
Worms and liver |
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Channel catfish |
Slow |
up to 2 lbs |
Try fishing on the wind blown side of the lake for these fish. You could use nightcrawlers or cut bait. |
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Largemouth bass |
Slow |
Try using plastics, crankbaits, and slow rolled spinnerbaits during the day. You can find these fish around deeper brush piles. |
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General Comments |
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Local fishing reports depend on information from local anglers themselves. If you would like to post a fishing report go to http://ksfishing.blogspot.com/ and post a report for Region 3 and the lake you have been fishing. You may also call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Remember it is illegal to release any fish into public water unless it was taken from that water! A Dodge City District newsletter is available. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southwest Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Dodge-City-Fishing-District |
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