Dillon Nature Center

3002 E 30th St., Hutchinson, KS
City of Hutchinson (620) 663-7411

GPS Location: 38.08652 -97.87876

Location/Address:
Hutchinson, KS

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 2 acres

Current Lake Level: The lake is full.

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Channel Catfish 5
Crappie 50
Flathead Catfish 5
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass 5 15
Trout 5
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 2/9/2012

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Rainbow trout

Excellent

10 to 18-inches

Trout will be stocked every other Thursday until spring.

Channel catfish

Good

1-5 lb

Nightcrawlers, cut bait, prepared baits, hot dogs.

Bluegill

Fair

Up to 8"

Near the bank and around structure on nightcrawlers.

General Comments

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! You can find a preview of the video HERE.

This is a generic winter fishing report covering the fishing forecast for the upcoming 2012 fishing season. Regular weekly fishing reports will resume in March 2012.