Shawnee Co.-Lake
3139 SE 29th St, Topeka
Shawnee County 785-267-1156
GPS Location: 39.0143 -95.6279
Location/Address:
Topeka, KS 66605
Impoundment Type: Community Lake
Surface Acres: 416 acres
Maximum Depth: 52 feet
Normal Lake Level: N/A
Current Lake Level: N/A
Additional License Required: A trout permit is required to fish for and possess trout during the trout season.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
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| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 13 -18 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 2 | 18 |
| Walleye | 2 | 15 |
| Wiper | 5 | 18 |
| Bluegill | ||
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Trout | 5 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 2/8/2012
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Fisheries Newsletter |
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New Crappie Fishing Video |
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! |
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This is a generic fishing report/2012 forecast that will be in place until regular weekly fishing reports resume. |
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Crappie |
Low numbers of crappie were sampled in 2011. Most of the larger fish measured 8-10". Crappie angling should be fair in 2012. Currently, fish can be caught vertically jigging jigs and spoons over cover. |
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Smallmouth bass |
Lots of juvenile smallmouth bass were sampled, but the larger fish were missed. This fishery has been developing for a number of years, and angling should be fair for this species. |
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Largemouth bass |
Catch rate was low in 2011 and anglers reported difficulty catching fish, so this fishery can only be rated fair. |
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Channel catfish |
Catch rate was a little lower in 2011 than 2010. Decent numbers of fish were in the 16-20" length range. This fishery will be rated fair for 2012. |
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Bluegill |
Lots of 6-8" bluegill were sampled, which should supply a fair fishery in 2012. During winter these fish can be caught over deepwater cover using mealworms, small jigs and spinners. |
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Wiper |
Good numbers of wiper were sampled. All fish exceeded 16", with the largest fish measuring almost 27". Angling for wiper should be good in 2012. |
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White bass |
High numbers of white bass were sampled. Most of the larger fish ranged from 12-14". White bass fishing should be good in 2012 |
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Walleye |
Low numbers of walleye were collected in 2011. All exceeded 17", so quality sized fish are available. Due to low numbers, this fishery can only be rated fair. |
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Rainbow trout |
1-5 lbs |
Many fish have been caught on powerbait, but small spinners, little Cleos, and small black jigs under a bobber have caught fish as well. |
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General Comments |
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Brushpiles were constructed and placed at 5 locations in April 2010. Locations were marked with GPS using datum NAD83: 1) N38.99217 W095.63188, 2) N39.00736 W095.62968, 3) N38.99254, W095.63210, 4) N38.99619 W095.632202, 5) N39.01043, W095.63014. November 07 locations were marked with GPS using datum WGS84 in decimel degrees: 1) N39.00740 W095.62978; 2) N39.00819 W095.63046; 3) N39.00810 W095.63055; 4) N39.00806 W095.63043; 5) N39.00638 W095.62261; 6) N39.00247 W095.62495; 7) N38.99622 W095.63205; 8) 39.00274 W095.63202. |
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