Washington State Fishing Lake
7 miles N, 3 miles W of Washington
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism 785-461-5402
GPS Location: N39.9234 W97.1164
Location/Address:
Washington, KS
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 65 acres
Maximum Depth: 25 feet
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 5 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Saugeye | 5 | 18 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/7/2012
|
Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bluegill |
Fair |
up to 1/3 lb |
The lake has a large bluegill population, but is dominated by small fish. |
|
Channel catfish |
Fair |
up to 5 lbs |
Fair numbers of channel cats are available. |
|
Crappie |
Good |
.5-1lb |
The lake has lots of crappie, but few over 10 inches. Along the dam with jigs. |
|
Largemouth bass |
Poor |
up to 4 lbs |
The largemouth bass population has struggled in recent years and current numbers are low. |
|
Saugeye |
Poor |
up to 3 lbs |
Recent saugeye samples have been very poor. |
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General Comments |
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This shallow lake tends to have poor water clarity. |
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