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Montgomery State Fishing Lake

Independence, KS

3 miles S, 1 mile E of Independence

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (620) 331-6820

GPS Location: N37.16184 W95.68679

Location/Address:
Independence, KS

Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake

Surface Acres: 105 acres

Maximum Depth: 30 feet

Normal Lake Level: Full

Current Lake Level: N/A

* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Report - Last Update: 11/22/2011

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
Channel Catfish	Fair	15-22 inches	Some anglers have luck in winter months on exceptionally stinky baits such as rotten shad sides and prepared blood baits.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	8-16 inches	Try reaction baits on sunny, warm afternoons. Jigs and soft plastics fished slow around structure can be productive on cooler days.
Crappie	Fair	8-10 inches	Crappie can be caught around deep structure in winter. They generally suspend around 8-12 feet of water on structure or channel edges.
Bluegill/Redear Sunfish	Fair	6-10 inches	Bluegill and redear sunfish are abundant in Montgomery State Fishing Lake and present good angling opportunities. Look for fish near woody structure or along shorelines on warm days.
General Comments
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