Fall River Reservoir
US Army Corps of Engineers 620-637-2213
GPS Location: N37 39.368 W096 03.208
Location/Address:
Fall River, KS
Impoundment Type: Reservoir
Surface Acres: 2,500 acres
Normal Lake Level: 948.5
There are 14 miles of public access to Fall River beginning at the Hwy. 99 bridge.
Fall River Reservoir Outlet
Fall River Reservoir
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | ||
| Channel Catfish | 10 | |
| Crappie | 50 | |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | |
| Green Sunfish | ||
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
| Spotted Bass | 5 | 15 |
| White Bass |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
Fishing Report - Last Update: 2/3/2012
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Species |
Rating |
Size |
Baits, Method, & Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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channel catfish |
Poor |
5% 11"-16" 47% 16"-24" 42% 24"-28" 5% >28" |
Worm, stink bait, or shad sides in deep holes in river and channel breaks on main body of reservoir. |
|
crappie |
Slow |
52% 5"- 8" 15% 8"-10" 25% 10"-12" 8% 12"-15" 1% 15"+ |
Jig or minnow around deep brush in river and deep channel breaks especially near southwest corner of dam. |
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largemouth bass |
Poor |
12% 8"-12" 35% 12"-15" 42% 15"-20" 12% >20" |
The main body of the reservoir doesn't have the necessary largemouth bass habitat to support a high density bass population. However, the flooded timber and clearer water in the backwater section of the river produces a fair density bass population. There were 46 bass per hour of electrofishing around the Ladd Bridge section of the river. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Try twister tail jig, worm, spinner, or crank bait around stumps in river. |
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white bass |
Poor |
7% 6"- 9" 33% 9"-12" 42% 12"-15" 19% >15" |
Twister tail jig or spoon on channel breaks on main body of reservoir. |
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General Comments |
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This is a generalized winter fishing report. More detailed reports will resume in the spring. The size structure listed for largemouth bass is from May 2011 electrofishing. The size structure listed for crappie, white bass and channel catfish is from October 2011 test netting. KDWPT has contracted a commercial fisherman to remove rough fish from the reservoir. Please be careful boating and watch for nets. Click Here for current water level and release rate. Sign up to receive a copy of the Fall River District Fisheries Newsletter. |
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