Glen Elder Reservoir
GPS Location: N39 30.821 W98 20.408
Location/Address:
2131 180 Road
Glen Elder, KS 67446
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 12,586 acres
Maximum Depth: 55 ft
Normal Lake Level: 1455.6 MSL
Current Lake Level: 1.8 feet below conservation, releasing 25 cfs
Lake Temperature: 64 degrees
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 5*** | 18 inches |
| White Bass | ||
| Wiper | 2** | |
| Striped Bass | 2** | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5* | 18 inches |
| Spotted Bass | 5* | 15 inches |
| Smallmouth Bass | 5* | 18 inches |
| Crappie | 20 | |
| Channel Catfish | 10**** | |
| Blue Catfish | 5**** | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Bluegill |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/22/2013
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Crappie |
Fair to Good |
10-15 inches |
The crappie have been spawning for a couple of weeks now and anglers will find some fish up shallow lakewide. Best areas for catching fish in 2-4 feet of water include Schoen's Cove, Meall's Cove, the Cawker causeway, Osage Cove, and along the dam. Other anglers have been limiting out on females hanging out in 10-15 feet of water near the causeway and the mouths of the abovementioned coves. Trolling crankbaits or slow trolling minnows seems to be working best. The crappie tournament winners on May 12th had a 15 fish weight of 26 pounds and a big fish of 2.4 pounds.
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Walleye |
Good |
15-23 inches |
There has been some good walleye fishing out here over the past couple of weeks with anglers catching them along the mudlines on the north shore near the golf course in 6-10 feet of water and from 30 feet deep along the river channels between Gibbs Point and the Cawker causeway. There have also been reports of fish caught along the channel ledges in 15-20 feet of water using jig/crawler combos. The KWA tournament winners on May 19th had a 6 fish total of 23.5 pounds and a big fish of 6.3 pounds.
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White Bass |
Good |
11-16 inches |
The whites can still be caught at both the North and South Fork log jams. Other anglers have been catching good numbers along the Cawker City causeway, and we observed very good numbers along the dam earlier this spring while sampling. Walleye and crappie anglers report fair numbers of whites mixed in on the west end of the reservoir while drifting or anchoring with jig/crawler and jig/minnow rigs, |
|
Black Bass |
Fair to Good |
10-19 inches |
The bass have begun to move shallow and we observed a mix of smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass in the state park coves recently while sampling. The smallies are probably wrapping up for the spawn while the largemouth are about to get started. Crappie anglers have been catching fair numbers of each with smallmouth dominating the catch. |
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Wipers |
Fair |
19-27 inches |
There have been some good catches of wipers in the state park coves, especially Marina Cove. Watch the wind and when it warms up and blows in from the south, the wipers can be found chasing shad in the backs of the coves. Anglers have also been catching a few off Swim Beach point and the dam. |
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Channel Catfish |
Fair |
All Sizes |
Good spots in the spring include up the North and South Fork river channels as anglers often catch fish under the North Fork and Fisherman's bridge. We also see catfish in good concentrations along the Cawker City dike around the flooded stickups. There are probably a few catfish below the dam in the outlet as well. Stinkbaits, dead shad, and chicken liver all work this time of year. Other anglers have been catching good numbers of cats up the creek channels on the west end. |
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REMINDER TO ALL ANGLERS!!! There is a new creel limit of 20 crappie/day at Glen Elder Reservoir, effective January 1, 2013. Make sure to spread the word that it is now illegal to possess more than 20 crappie each day!!! Boat Ramp Update: All boat ramps are open at this time. The reservoir is only 1.8 feet below conservation so low water is not limiting access at this time. Anglers can now find GPS locations for each of the brush piles located in the reservoir. Simply click on this link Good Fishing Spots and select the individual brush pile. As we enhance these brush piles throughout the year, we'll make a note under each individual location. For current water temperature and reservoir elevation, simply click on the "Glen Elder Reservoir" link above this 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! |
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