Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area
Pleasanton, KS
7 miles N of Pleasanton
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 913-352-8941
Location/Address:
Pleasanton, KS
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 1,967 acres
Maximum Depth: N/A
Normal Lake Level: N/A
Current Lake Level: N/A
Lake Temperature: varies
The Marais des Cygnes River, from the north end of Unit G to stateline is open to paddlefish snagging. The season starts March 15 to May 15.
The Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area supports many lakes. These waterfowl mangement lakes are open to fishing on April 15. Many pools support good angling when they are draining. During draining some pools are open to public fish salvage. Call the Wildlife Area Office at 913-352-8941 for more information.
| Fishing Population | Creel Limit | Min Length Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | unlimited | unlimited |
| Black Bullhead | unlimited | unlimited |
| Channel Catfish | 10 | unlimited |
| Crappie | 50 | unlimited |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | unlimited |
| Green Sunfish | unlimited | unlimited |
| Largemouth Bass | 5 | 15 |
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination
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