Kansas reservoirs produce trophy-class largemouth and smallmouth bass, excellent white bass runs, and growing wiper fisheries. Milford, El Dorado, and Clinton are top destinations.
Active tournament scene on major reservoirs.
Milford Reservoir is the top fishery. El Dorado for bass and walleye. Clinton Lake near Lawrence. White bass runs on Kansas rivers are legendary.
Good access on Corps of Engineers and state lakes.
What you can target and when

Best Waters
Milford Lake · Clinton Lake · El Dorado

Best Waters
Milford Lake · Wilson Lake · Cheney Reservoir
Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries
Kansas' largest reservoir with excellent white bass runs.
Top Species
Best: Spring






Annual Resident: $27.50.
Annual Non-Resident: $52.50. 5-Day: $27.50. 24-Hour: $7.50.
24-Hour and 5-Day licenses available.
Free for residents under 16. Reduced for seniors 65+.
Required for motorized vessels.
Permits required on some waters.
5 bass daily limit. 15-inch minimum on some waters. Special regulations on trophy lakes.
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