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Woodson State Fishing Lake

Toronto, KS

5 1/2 miles E of Toronto

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (620) 431-0380

GPS Location: N37.7880 W95.8425

Location/Address:
Toronto, KS

Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake

Surface Acres: 180 acres

Maximum Depth: 45 feet

Normal Lake Level: overflow spillway

Current Lake Level: Normal

Lake Temperature: 82

* 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
Crappie	Fair	8-14 inches	Look for crappie on vertical structure in deep water. If you find suspended crappie, jigs or minnows should get bit.
Channel catfish	Fair	8-30 inches	Slowly drifting shad sides can be effective this time of year. Expect light bites.
Largemouth Bass	Fair	8-16 inches	Think slow for largemouth bass this time of year. You might have luck with reaction baits in afternoons on warm, sunny days, but sight baits fished on steep rocky banks and underwater features are probably the best bet.
General Comments
Fish have moved into a winter pattern as water temperatures have fallen into the 40s. The lake is still low so boat launching might be problematic for larger vessels. Take care to avoid obstacles created by low water levels.