A few nice fishin the 35 inch length limit rangecan be caught, many fish are below the length limit, with a fewblue catfish over the 35 inch minimum length limit. Have had reports of fish being caught around the north and south shore fish attractors and breakwaters using jigs and jigs tipped with minnow. Recent sampling indicates a good population with majority of fish 14 to 19 inches. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southcentral Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. If you would like the newsletter emailed to you click. Fish will transition to flats during dawn and dusk. This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. This campground offers a full-service restaurant, C-store, bait and tackle shop, 100 campsites, 2 log cabins, fuel, family picnic shelters, wireless internet and hiking. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. Best Fishing Times: 12:00AM to 12:00AM. Flatheadcan be taken on live baitor lures. Bobber and worm near brush and other cover that is close to shore. Buy your state fishing license and have fun. Fish shallow brush with Texas rigged softbait, jigs, and spinnerbaits. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, bait buckets, and recreational watercraft before and after launching your boat. Fish can be found cruising the river channel during the day. We recently stocked 2000 channel catfish. Zebra Mussels are also present in the Trout Area below the dam!! Shad sides have been working best. Great Kansas Fishing Derby Tagged Species - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, White Bass/Wiper, Walleye, GLEN ELDER RESERVOIR - Capt. The shallow upper end is a great area to find big catfish on warm spring days. The second rainbow trout stocking occurred on Monday, November 15, 2022, with a total of 975 rainbow trout (650 pounds). Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print. In the spring of 2018, another 95 Georgia cubes have been placed to attract fish to shoreline areas. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. POMONA RESERVOIR - Lake and ramps clear of ice. Coordinates for new brushpiles constructed April 2019. Stink baits and worms are good spring time channel catfish baits. look for shad on the surface and cast close. http://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas/GPS-KML-Information-Files/Google-KMZ-file-of-Artificial-Habitat-Fish-Attractor-GPS, District Fisheries Newsletter. Jigs and twistertails off of points and along windy shorelines. Redear can be caught jigging a chunk of worm near shoreline structure. This lake is enrolled into the Community Fisheries Assistance Program. In conjunction with the stocking, cedar trees will be added to the lake to enhance spawning, refuge, and forage structure near shore for largemouth bass to flourish. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Saugeye, Fishing reports provide general angling information from KDWPT staff. 10-20 ft deep on minnows and jigs near points, brush, and ledges, Outlet fishing is slow/fair for catfish, white bass, and saugeye, COWLEY STATE FISHING LAKE - It has never been easier to find the middle of nowhere! The lake supports high numbers of 2 to 8 pounders. Lewis killed one and cruzatte killed two, and as he Still kept firing one of his balls hit Capt. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the reservoir has approx. There is a second, smaller access area located at the south west part of the lake, from 800 rd. Cold front will push crappie offshore. Drumare an abundant species at Rocky Ford and can be caughton worms, minnows, and jigs. A detailed fishing report for the McKenzie Bay will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. spoons, crank baits are good, use shad imitations. Fish are lakewide, best with cut shad,sponge baits, worms. Tube jig or minnow along shoreline and around the brush piles. Channel catfish can be taken on a variety of baits lakewide using prepared or live baits. It shall be legal to take fish from this project as designated by this order. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. 2 - Come and tour our venue & gardens. This first stocking did better than their cousin walleye and anglers should start catching a few small ones this year. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Lake Cooperator,no city permits for fishing and boating while fishing. I was talking with Peg, boss of the Tobacco Garden spread. Lake users should clean, drain and dry fishing equipment and boats to keep from moving zebra mussels to other waters. Larger fish are relating to deeper water near Lucas campground, mouth of Marshall Cove, and towards the dam. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! 5-inches on ice cover on it. Finesse plastics fished near vegetation edges and structure. The 2022 sample documented that the popular smallmouth bass population is continuing to recover from a surprising collapse 5 years ago. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. Catfishing has slowed. There is an abundance of submerged trees in a range of depths that will also hold fish. Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. The outlet can be very good when releasing larger amounts of water. Even with the colder water temperatures bass are still responding to stick baits and medium depty crank baits. The lake is known for catch and release of largemouth bass and harvest of nice bluegill. Last Updated: 2/27/2023 Print. Spinnerbaits or plastics working theshallows, along the face of the dam and the brush piles. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. We recently stocked channel catfish to expand the population. Sign up for the most recent Milford district fisheries newsletter today! Lots of 8-9" fish, and anglers are encouraged to keep these fish up to 20/day to benefit the population. Use crank baits or spinners, recent sampling shows many bass over 3 pounds. Worms under a bobber around brush and rock structure. OSAGE STATE FISHING LAKE - Majority of the population is 8-10 inches, but some nicer ones can be found. Information about fishing and fisheries management throughout southcentral Kansas will be updated at least twice each year. Fish are moving into the shallows during dawn and dusk. Ice on Barrel Springs is too thin and weak to safely support ice fishing activity. All weekly rates are pay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free. The fall sample indicated a low-density, high-quality population of saugeye up to 21". Try using large jerk baits or spinner baits. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Fish can be found in deep basins in the winter months or in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. There are good white bass up to 2 pounds and good wipers up to the 5-6 pound pounds. We have received very few reports from anglers. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. DO NOT MOVE FISH OR BAIT TO DIFFERENT WATERS! Smallmouth tend to prefer harder, rockier bottoms, while Largemouth might be found on softer bottoms and weed beds. Rainbow trout & Brown Trout are managed under a combined daily creel limit of five fish. Saugeye, white bass, the catfishes, drum, crappie and carp can be harvested. LAKE - This is sent directly to your email. This lake has a high density of channel catfish that increases angling opportunity. Worms and plastics in the brushpiles. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using crankbaits and artificial baits. Areas to pursue will be on the north and south ends of the dam, coves, and rocky habitats. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. Tobacco Barn Farm is 30 minutes north of Kansas City and south of St. Joe. WILSON RESERVOIR - Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands White bass numbers have been low due to limited spawning success for most of the last decade. Shad imitation baits off wind blown points or flats. To purchase your Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, permits and boat registrationsvisit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. In the winter, these fish can be caught, just be patient! Anglers still-fishing various baits like power bait, worms, marshmallows, and corn alone or in combination can be effective. This lake produces some nice crappie each year. 1 - The corners of the dam and along the East bank are the best places for smallmouth. SEDGWICK CO. - LAKE AFTON - Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. Vertically fishing slab spoons over the tops of fish attractors or prominent windblown main lake points and shelves. Remember it is illegal to move fish from below dam to above the dam or use fish captured below dam for bait above the dam. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. Zebra mussel veligers are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. Fish will transition to shallow flats adjacent to drop offs at dawn and dusk. Water level is good and clear. Casting parallel to shore or the ends of the pits are good locations along vegetation. You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Please consider harvesting your daily creel limit of 50 crappie per day to help reduce numbers of crappie and open up space for them to grow. Recent tree/habitat placements, In 2014, 2015 and 2016, 2017 about 900 xmas trees were placed at each end of the dam and alongScoratino Park. Slip bobbers with worms, stink bait, or live bait fished along the edges will be a good technique to try. A limited fishery exists some are taken on jigs, spinners, along the dam and rocky areas. Scroll down to find Neosho State Fishing Lake. THE SNAGGING SEASON IS OPEN FROM MARCH 15 THROUGH MAY 15TH. Anglers should try usingshad sides, shad gizzards, shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken liver. Most of the saugeye being caught right now are shorts, but some keepers (> 18 inches) are being found as well. ALONG WITH ZEBRA MUSSEL INFESTATION, ASIAN CARP ARE IN DRAINAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE KANSAS RIVER AND CAN EASILY BE MISTAKEN FOR SHAD!!! Crappie are still in the deeper brush piles. Artificial lures only at Slough Creek. In April 2022, 260,000 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. NEW FOR 2022: Effective January 1, 2022 Walleye harvest at Cedar Bluff Reservoir will continue to be regulated by a 21-INCH MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT AND 5 FISH DAILY CREEL LIMIT, EXCEPT UP TO 2 WALLEYE GREATER THAN 15-INCHES BUT LESS THAN 18-INCHES MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE 5 FISH DAILY CREEL. With cooler temperatures, fish can be caught in shallow water 3-6ft near vegetation using worms or small lures. This area makes it easier for anglers in small craft to launch and paddle/fish the more timbered areas. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print. KDWP fall test net samples showed very good numbers of white bass in the lake this fall. Largemouth bass densities and size structure are improved, since being infected with LMBV (Largemouth Bass Virus) in 2007. Wipers can be caught along with white bass so it is important to properly identify your catch before putting it on a stringer. Stilling Basin is still DRY; therefore, NO trout will be stocked this season. NEW REGULATION FOR 2020: Release all Blue Catfish between 32 - 40 inches. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish over 10 inches. Biologists hope to gain information about the areas blue catfish population size, entrainment through the dam, and the fishs susceptibility to harvest. Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable. Anglers can focus their efforts on brushpiles, which are located on the lower end on the southwest corner of the lake, drop offs and changes in depth located in close proximity to jetties, and coves. STAY UP TO DATE ON FISH STOCKINGS, FISH SAMPLING, AND HABITAT PROJECTS: As District Fisheries Biologists, we send out a newsletter to inform anglers of fish sampling result, aquatic outreach events, fish stockings, and habitat improvement projects, for example. We have received very few reports from anglers. For information on the Linn County Marina boat ramps call 913 757-6633. Trolling crankbaits or casting crankbaits and swimbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons over edges of points and shelves. A good population of both species is present in this lake. If you would like the newsletter e-mailed to you click. Size varies butmost are much larger than the 15 inch length limit, with some large fish. Bluegill can be caught near aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10 ft, using worms under a bobber. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, BLACK KETTLE STATE FISHING LAKE - jigs and live minnows. Areas near shore where the wind is blowing in. We have improved the area with a floating dock, located just west of the boat ramp. ZEBRA MUSSELS have been confirmed in Coffey County Lake! Okay numbers of fish over 10 inches. Target shallow water structure. Targeting inflow is a popular method as the catfish will congregate there to feed. Fish can be caught just about anywhere on the lake. Casting or trolling small shad imitating crankbaits, spoons, or jigs. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print, Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), we'd like to remind you to " Clean, drain and dry". Saw a few other fish on the finder and had a few tipups go but to no result. Don't move water from any lake. Try your luck with roadrunners, jigs, and spinners for these sizeable fish! Brown trout have been stocked in Unit #30 in the Trout Pit to provide an additional species and trophy opportunity for anglers. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Best luck would come from a boat or kayak in the coves further up each of the arms. The same tactics for bluegill and redear sunfish can be used to catch warmouth, such as a small hook tipped with a worm under a bobber, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16-1/32 ounce jigs. use dark jigs and crankbaits, along flats and drop-offs. Lots of channel catfish and anglers are doing well. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the fish attractors have approx. We recently restocked channel catfish so the density is really high. Sign up to receive a copy of the Fall River District Fisheries Newsletter. CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using worms under a bobber. HOLTON - BANNER CREEK - Gear up for these big channels. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. Small jigs or live bait fished near rocky shorelines, jetties, brushpiles, weed edges, or other shoreline cover. PDF Document. Flathead catfish can be caught on live bait, or fresh cut bait, near brushpiles and flats. The hot water area is a favorite. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Recent sampling has shown there are a lot of 8" fish currently with some fish tickling the 10" mark. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my District. When you need a break from campfire food, Tobacco Gardens' full-service restaurant is ready to dish it up. Started releasing water out the irrigation canal on 6-26-2022 and shut it off on 8-25-2022. Largemouth bass phase II advanced fingerlings have been stocked in 2020 (7,500 fingerlings), 2021 (3,750 fingerlings) and 2022 (3,890 fingerlings). Please contact Wyandotte County Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department at 913-573-8327 for more information. Anglers have the opportunity to harvest fishes generally associated with moving water. Best known for producing record amounts of Walleye, the lake also offers Northern Pike, Salmon, Sauger and Smallmouth Bass. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. Channel catfish, 2,800 are stocked in mid October to increase fishing opportunities. The humps between the fishing piers hold good numbers of bluegill. I have added Georgia cubes to several areas to enhance angling especially along shoreline areas. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local regulations. Please call or text 701-570-8497). Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. So please discard any leftover bait in a trash can. Strong year classes in the 8-12" size category indicate good numbers that haven't been as prominent since 2007. The most recent sample shows the population is below average, mostly due to the lake not receiving a stocking in 2020. Anglers are breaking holes in the ice and fishing through the holes. Using various colored jigs or small slab spoons should be productive. Some good bass and catfish were caught this week. minnows, jigs, work the pools below the rifles. Anglers should try usingshad sides, shad gizzards, shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken liver. Saugeye are being caught near submerged roadbed and flats adjacent to the dam. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. ATTENTION! Current water level conditions can be found at: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Melvern-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. Gearup for these big channel catfish. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. NEW FOR 2020 --As of January 1, 2020, there is no longer a 20" minimum and daily creel of 1 Brown Trout per day. Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. It is up to you if you wishto release the fish orharvest it (if legally applicable), but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 orely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! Invasive Species:Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels. Wind blown points in the middle and lower ends of the reservoir are best. 2.6 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 6 CFS. Harvest-sized Channel Catfish are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall. We recently stocked 1,000 larger channel catfish into this lake. Cedar Bluff District Newsletter: A biannual newsletter detailing fishing related projects and activities in the Cedar Bluff District, which includes such waters as Cedar Bluff Reservoir, Sheridan and Scott State Fishing Lakes, Antelope Lake, and other public fishing waters in northwest Kansas are available. Minnows and jigs are producing the most fish right now. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Formsand click on Cheney Fishing District. The plant can reproduce rapidly and develop dense mats that don't allow for other beneficial aquatic plants to grow. DOUGLAS COUNTY-LONE STAR LAKE - Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and Linn Valley, Linn County, (Private Lake Development), we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. Fish can be found in deep basins in the winter months or in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. Worms and small jigs are a good bet. Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait lake wide. Minnows have been working best. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and (Private) Linn Valley Lake in Linn County, we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Trolling crankbaits is usually the ticket during summer. Remember blue cats look similar to channel catfish, so be careful withidentification. The campground is located on Highway 1806, 26 miles north of Watford City. Pomona has a limited black bass fishery with some smallmouth bass being caught. try bluegill chunks, chicken liver. Casting soft plastics or jerk baits in deeper water. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. Another goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling. PERRY RESERVOIR - Try stink baits, chicken liver, cut shad or chunks of sunfish. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. Blue catfish were introduced into El Dorado Reservoir in 2004 to establish an additional predatory fish population and to provide anglers with a new sport fishing opportunity. Anglers should focus on coves and jetties using a variety of methods, which include spinnerbaits, top-water lures, plastic lures, and jerkbaits. Any attempts to get out on the ice are greatly discouraged. If new reports are received it will be updated. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can all catch fish this time of year. Fish spook easily due to clear water. Crappie have been starting to pick up on minnows or dark jigs. Cold front will push fish offshore. A trout permit is required to fish at Willow Lake during the trout season which is from November 1st to April 15th. There were 12 bass per hour of electrofishing sampled in the reservoir. Fisheries staff plan to add additional cedar trees to enhance fish habitat in the winter of 2021. Best lures to use arejigs/minnows,near structure. The lake has been maintaining a very good population of largemouth bass for the last ten years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpIJaiyW32k, Check out this video from Brent Chapman fishing for bass in Critzer Lake! Use worm, small jig, or small silver spoon around brush piles and deep ends on rock jetties. Last Updated: 11/22/2022 Print. September 23, 2020 January 18, 2021 ~ James Skinner. shad imitating crank baits, or soft plastic baits close to fish structure, the deeper side of weed beds and along rocky points. There is no length based regulations at Rocky Ford for saugeye or walleye. About Fishing Reports for McKenzie Bay near Parshall. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day aggregate creel limit. NEW WALLEYE HARVEST REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022. Vertical jigging skirt jigs have been working best. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. Shallow rocky shorelines adjacent to drop offs are the best areas to target using jigs, live minnows, or shallow running crank baits. Many of the strip pits have quality populations. Anglers often report good spring catches of blue catfish near Walleye Point, the marina, and Cedar Point. This is a generic wintertime fishing report,water temperatures should be in the mid to upper 30's. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat, motor, trailer and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Target shallow mudflats or rocky shoreline adjacent to drop offs. Use cut shad or sunfish or best on chicken liver, shrimp, worms, prepared baits, along dam, lots of fat fish from 2 - 6 pounds. Units where crappie have been reported to be caught this winter and for anglers to focus on for crappie would be the following units: 7, 8, 22, 41, and 40, to name a few. Still fishing was slow. Aquatic Nuisance Species Alert: Be on the look out for Eurasian Watermilfoil if you're fishing on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. The deeper fish are often caught using jigging spoons, minnows. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Fish with small minnows and jigs around brush. each. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. A mentor may take more than one youth fishing, but only one mentor may fish per youth they accompany. Visit. Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! In total, 517,774 largemouth bass have been stocked since 2018. Target brushpiles, vegetation edges, and channel ledges. Five percent of each stocking is comprised of 14-inch or larger fish. Jigs and shad imitation lures are the best baits right now. Caught the fish on a yellow darting lure. Near Birnt Hills Trail [sic] just three miles north of Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina, Captain Meriwether Lewis was shot while hunting for elk along the Missouri River. In the summer months focus on shady cover when fishing shallow or deeper structure. Jigs and minnows are both producing fish. Also fresh cut bait or prepared baits along windy shorelines and around the feeder. Very good crappie are still being caught. If you want to keep up with what is going on with Clinton Reservoir, If you want to keep up with fisheries developments at Lonestar. Worms under a bobber are working best. N 38.77125 W 95.671467 5. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. It had no hallucinogenic or medicinal properties, but Native Americans dried and smoked its leaves, using it for trade. Drifting various baits lakewide or focusing on wind blown shorelines using various baits such as livers or fresh cut bait, Fishing wind blown shorelines with fresh cut bait. Sampling shows alot of good crappie over 10 inches here. Dispose of all bait on dry land. Rocky shorelines on smaller crankbaits or small spinners. Fish the South end where creek comes in during or after a rain. Fall sampling indicates a few fish over 15" are available. Currently, the water level is 3.36' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. If you would like the newsletter e-mailed to you click. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water for both species. ND Live~Tobacco Gardens By NDLive September 9, 2011 in North Dakota Ice Fishing Reports - Hunting Followers 0 Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. Quality fish up to 20" were sampled and anglers will benefit from the improved numbers and quality of largemouth bass in Crawford State Lake. Lewis in his back side and the ball passed through one Side of his buttock and the ball went out of the other Side of the other buttock and lodged at his overalls which wounded him bad. Decent electronics and time searching can pay off for those willing to put in the work. This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat and motor, trailer, and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water. Sauger were introduced into the lake last year and there is low numbers of small ones around. Saugeye numbers are low and harvest is expected to be low until the population rebounds through new stocking efforts. Try a jig or minnow fished near deeper structure. Use shad imitation baits and find bait fish near drop-offs. Try fishing soft plastics near structure. Last Updated: 9/16/2022 Print, WELLINGTON HARGIS CREEK - Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print. The third rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with a total of 1,190 rainbow trout (850 pounds). It isIllegaltransportlive fish, bait, and waterfrom this lake. Good baits are worms and fresh cut bait. The lake is in the Urban Stocking Program and is regularly stocked with 12 to 18 inch channel catfish. Johnson County fishing/trout permits are available through Johnson County Parks and Recreation District and other select vendors. Catfish seek deep holes in winter. All were at Tobacco area,which was murkier than the other side but got nothing there. In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. This new slot limit requires the release of sunfish species from 6 to 9 inches. The first rainbow trout stocking of the winter and spring of 2022/2023 trout season occurred on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). Catfish can be caught from shore using cut bait, stink bait, or livers. Largemouth bass can be found in many of the strip pits. Don't forget, ALL anglers fishing in the Glen Elder outlet ARE REQUIRED to have a trout permit through April 15th! Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm or a small jig over brush piles. Look for deep schools of baitfish. bass are along the piers, in cover, use spinners, plastic baits, crankbaits. 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