General Questions

Look here first for answers to common questions about where and how to fish. This section also answers questions about state record fish, eating the fish you catch, and information on the fish that live in Kansas waters

I want to go fishing. Where do I start?

Are my fish safe to eat?

Where can I find a list of state record fish?

How do I certify my state record fish?

Where can I find current fishing conditions and fishing reports?

What should I do if I catch a tagged fish?

Where can I find more information and pictures of Kansas fish species?

Are there any free fishing days in Kansas?

I caught a fish but don't want to keep it. Can I release it into another lake or river?

My fish is too big for its aquarium. Can I release it into a lake or river?

I caught a strange-looking fish. Should I report it?

Can one species of fish cross with another?

Is "catch and release" always the best tool for fisheries population management, or will it harm the fish?

Why doesn't KDWP stock certian fish in my favorite lake?

Would fishing improve if lakes and rivers were stocked with more fish?

What is an aquatic nuisance species (ANS)?

What is the state doing about exotic species?

What can I do to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS)?

What should I do with unused bait?

What caused fish kills? How do I report a fish kill?

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