Wichita South Lake

South Lake

Wichita - South Lake

This Location does not have Boat Access CFAP Lake Included in the Urban Fishing Program Fishing Forecast Region 4 Public Fishing Reports

W. 55th St and South Seneca, Wichita, KS

From W. 55th St. and Seneca, go West on 55th. Lake is 1/2 mile on the North side of the road.

Boating: Carry-in craft, such as canoes, kayaks and float tubes are allowed at this location.

City of Wichita Parks & Recreation 316-219-9777

GPS Location: 37.59380 -97.36120

Location/Address:
Wichita, KS

Impoundment Type: Community Lake

Surface Acres: 17 acres

South Lake is a deep sandpit lake with very clear water and minimal shoreline vegetation. You can expect to find some small largemouth bass, quite a few Channel Catfish and occasionally, even a saugeye or some crappie.

Fishing PopulationCreel LimitMin Length Limit
Bluegill
Channel Catfish 5
Crappie 10
Largemouth Bass 2 18
Saugeye 5 15
* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 4/15/2013

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Channel Catfish

Good

1-3 lbs

Adult Channel Catfish will be stocked monthly from April - September. The stocking dates are planned for: April 11, May 9, June 6, Jly 11, August 8 and September 12, 2013.

Largemouth Bass

Poor

up to 12"

Remember to release all bass under 18".

Bluegill

Good

up to 10"

Bluegill and other sunfish should be easily caught using a small hook and a bit of worm or night crawler. Try poppers or small spinners, or even flies.

General Comments

Local fishing reports depend on information from anglers like YOU! To provide fishing information on this lake or any in the Sedgwick, Marion or Harvey County area, please contact Jessica at 316-683-8069 or click here to email Jessica.

Blue-Green Algae: Current advisories and warnings are listed here: http://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/algae_advisories.htm