Neosho River at Chetopa Dam

Neosho River - Chetopa Dam

Location/Address:
Chetopa, KS

Impoundment Type: Stream/River

Fishing Report - Last Update: 5/14/2012

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, & Location

Paddlefish

Poor

 

Paddlefish season runs through Tuesday, May 15. Fishing will likely be slow until then.

General Comments

THE SNAGGING SEASON OPENS MARCH 15 AND RUNS THROUGH MAY 15TH.

•Catch and release is allowed on the Neosho River

•A fish must be kept if placed on a stringer. Culling is not allowed.

•A state-issued permit is required. Two paddlefish may be harvested daily and six may be harvested in a season.

•Barbless hooks are required at Chetopa.

The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. The following link will take you to the Kansas Water Watch website. Click HERE for river flow data.