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: 5/24/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Rainbow trout

Slow

10 to 18-inches

The last trout stocking occurred on March 21.

Channel catfish

Excellent

1-5 lb

450 channel catfish were stocked on May 24.

Bluegill

Fair

Up to 8"

Near the bank and around structure on nightcrawlers.

General Comments

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