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: 0.2 feet above conservation, releasing 300 cfs
Lake Temperature: 69 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 | 50 | |
| 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: 5/10/2012
|
Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crappie |
Fair |
10-15 inches |
Anglers continue to report crappie from all depths with most of the fish being caught in 8-10 feet of water near dropoffs or brush, but catch rates have begun to decline. There are still some crappie up shallow spawning as well with more females starting to move in shallow. Vertically jigging tube jigs, Beavertails, Wasshoppas, and minnows off the bluffs, causeway, and state park area seems to be working best. |
|
White Bass |
Good |
12-18 inches |
The white bass spawn continues and anglers have been catching good numbers of these guys along the Cawker City causeway, Walnut Creek, along the dam, and around the Granite Creek bridge. All sizes of whites have been reported, but most of the catch consists of 13-15 inch fish. These fish can be caught trolling or casting with the best lures to use including roadrunners, Mister Twisters, rattletraps, and slabs. Other anglers have been catching fair numbers of fish near the log jams on the North Fork and South Fork Rivers. |
|
Black Bass |
Good |
10-19 inches |
Anglers have been reporting a mix of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass recently with crappie, walleye, and black bass anglers all catching fish. Best fishing of late has been on the dam, in Marina Cove, Timber Cove, and Osage Cove, and off the main lake points in the state park. Anglers have been using jerk baits, plastics, and buzz baits. Walleye and crappie anglers have been catching a fair number of smallmouth bass over 18 inches. Even though these are legal size fish, we encourage anglers to return them so that they may continue to grow and provide more quality angling opportunities. |
|
Walleye |
Fair |
17-24 inches |
The walleye bite has slowed down a bit as many anglers are only reporting 1-2 keepers apiece compared with the limits that were reported last week and over the weekend. Continue to look for these guys around Schoen's Cove, Wally World, and the causeway with jig and crawler working best. Anglers are starting to catch quite a few cigars which run 8-12 inches. Please handle these fish with care and cut the line if they swallowed the hook. They are the future keeper walleye at Glen Elder and must be returned to the water in good condition so they can grow to the 18 inch length limit in a couple of years.Check out the note below about a Walleye Angler Survey. |
|
Channel Catfish |
Good |
All Sizes |
There were several limits of catfish reported last weekend on the north end of the causeway and around Granite Creek. Anglers were catching these fish using leeches and worms under a bobber and fish in 2-4 feet of water near the rocks. The catfish spawn should take off in the next couple of weeks and continue to allow for good shoreline opportunities. Anglers continue to report good catches of catfish up the river on both setlines and rod and reel. Best baits include large shiners, goldfish, and crayfish. Other anglers have been doing very well catching cats off the Cawker City dike and off the causeway using minnows and worms under bobbers or on the bottom. Another good place to try right now would be the outlet area below the dam. |
|
Wipers Stripers |
Fair |
19-27 inches 31-35 inches |
Few anglers are specifically targeting wipers now, but there are some fish begin caught along the Cawker City causeway and the dam while trolling for white bass or walleye. Most of the catch are those 2008 stocked fish that run 19-22 inches, but a handful of larger 2006 fish up to 9 pounds have been caught as well. Also heard of a few stripers caught off the bluffs on a jig and crawler. There are good numbers of stripers hanging out in 3-5 feet of water near stickups on the north side of the reservoir. They appear to be in this area feeding on 12 inch shad that are in the prespawn mode. |
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KDWPT has posted an online Walleye Angler Survey that you can fill out with a focus on general walleye fishing questions and regulations pertaining to Glen Elder and Lovewell Reservoirs. If you would like to provide your opinions on walleye management at these reservoirs, you may do so by clicking on the link and completing a survey. Your answers will remain anonymous and help us gain a better understanding of angler attitudes and opinions. Click here to complete the Walleye Angler Survey 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. Check for the recent updates from March 2012! 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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