Kanopolis Reservoir
33 miles SW of Salina on K-149 & K141 US
Corps Of Engineers 785-546-2294
GPS Location: N38 38.709 W097 59.244
Location/Address:
Kanopolis, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 3,550
Maximum Depth: 35
Normal Lake Level: 1463 msl This lake is generally held 4 feet above this conservation level during the summertime.
Lake Temperature: 60
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 5 | 15 |
| Walleye | 5 | 15 |
| Wiper | 2 | |
| Trout | 5 | |
| White Bass | ||
| Black Crappie |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/11/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Channel Catfish |
Fair |
Variety |
Use dead shad or cutbait on windblown shores. |
|
Crappie |
Fair |
Variety of Sizes - mostly 11 to 12 inches |
Warming water will have crappie moving shallow towards rocks and into coves. Fish minnows under a bobber on warm days. Hit up the dam and rocks, especially those with adjacent cover. |
|
Trout |
Fair |
The seep stream was stocked on March 13th with 1,400 more trout. This will be the last stocking of the year. |
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Walleye/Saugeye |
Excellent |
Variety, up to 21" |
Fishing has been HOT! Saugeye and walleye have moved onto the flats and anglers are having excellent success dragging night crawlers with many limits taken. |
|
White Bass |
Fair |
All sizes - lots of 9 to 11 inch fish |
A few white bass have been caught up the river, but the spawn is likely over or winding down, so look for whites in the main lake schooling on points and drop offs. |
|
Wiper |
Good |
All sizes |
Some big wipers have been caught by saugeye fisherman on the flats. |
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General Comment |
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KDWPT recently released the “Kansas Crappie Bonanza” video. 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 and click on the Kansas Crappie Bonanza link to view the video! You can find a preview of the video HERE. Current lake elevation and water temperature is available on the location page linked to this fishing report. It is updated daily by the Corps of Engineers. After Tommie Berger's retirement, Kanopolis Reservoir has been moved to the Cheney District. If you would like to receive the Cheney District Fisheries Newsletter, follow this LINK. |
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