Boat ramp is iced in at this time and lake has approx. The 2021 fall gill net samples and electrofishing samples indicate the lake has a fair walleye population available to anglers. In addition, there were 245,000 walleye fingerlings stocked in mid-June. Vertically fishing small jigs or spoons around the deeper brushpiles through the ice. For more information on ice fishing safety go tohttps://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-safety/. Perry Reservoir has zebra mussels and with Centralia Lake being close it is at high risk. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush. With this designation, regulations arein effect primarily aimed at discouraging water containing microscopic zebra mussel larvae from leaving the property and establishing in new waters. Have the lake to yourself. Look for crappie around deeper water structure and try using live bait, jigs, or small slab spoons. Please harvest the blue catfish that are under the 25 inch slot length limit (while following the 5/day creel limit). Some baits to try would be jerkbaits, swimbaits, jigs, and live bait. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. Buy your state fishing license and have fun. Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today. 10-20ft deep suspended near points, flooded brush, and ledges on jigs and minnows. Some new brushpiles were created and some brush was added to some of the existing 2018/19 structures. As things warm up, lures or live baits do well at times. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. The bass population at this impoundment consists of spotted and largemouth bass. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm and jigging it over brush piles. Try plastics, jig and Pig, slab, try along the rock, trees and timber. Last Updated: 2/24/2023 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2127.26 ft. above MSL-16.74 ft. below conservation pool. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad. Some crappie are being caught slow trolling jigs and small crankbaits. Caught the fish on a yellow darting lure. Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around rocks and brush. Did have reports of crappies being caughtaroundthe artificial brush piles under private boat slips, and the fish attractor structures close to the public fishing dock usingjigsand jigs tipped with minnows. Finesse plastics near deeper structure or vegetated flats. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. The fish are big with 62% of the ones sampled last fall being over 15 inches. Wipers may be caught by fishing along points in the lake using any lure that resembles a shad. Soft plastic crayfish worked slowly up the rocks have been working best. The fifth stocking went in on February 15th for a total of 4,740 trout so far this season. Lots of catfish caught in the spillway on worms or cut bait. mealworms, nightcrawlers, or small jigs fished near shore and around vegetation or brush. Good baits are minnows/live baits, cut bait, sometimes for wipers use liver and shadimitation lures. The lake has very few largemouth bass. BOURBON STATE FISHING LAKE - Crappie can be taken on jigs near culvert and rock jetties. Biologists hope to gain information about the areas blue catfish population size, entrainment through the dam, and the fishs susceptibility to harvest. In 2016, KDWPT implemented a 25- to 35-inch protected slot length limit, five fish daily creel limit, and a maximum of two fish over 35 inches. Last Updated: 2/13/2023 Print. A city fishing permit is no longer required. Remember, there is a 35 inch length limit on blue catfish at Glen Elder. The lake has a boat ramp, parking lot, security light, floating dock, and vault toilet on the east side of the lake and a boat ramp and parking lot on the west side.. White perch can be caught using similar methods as White Bass and Wiper. Fishing near the warm water outlet during the fall and winter can be very productive for multiple species. This project iswill improve angler success for bass and crappie. Try a jig or minnow fished near deeper structure. Catfishing has slowed. Have not heard of any walleye being caught. This is sent directly to your email. The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. THE SNAGGING SEASON IS OPEN FROM MARCH 15 THROUGH MAY 15TH. Look for where shad are schooled up. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. OSAGE STATE FISHING LAKE - Water levels are good. 2.6 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 6 CFS. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the reservoir has approx. It has never been easier to find the middle of nowhere! Crappie abundance is starting to improve but there are still few fish over 10 inches. We stocked approximately 800 trout on 1-6-2023. Look for bluegill around the rocks on the piers and around any brush in the water. Plastic baits are producing the most fish. Try fishing cut bait, worms, or stink bait lake wide. For a map of these habitat locations and a bathymetric map of Woodson State Fishing Lake. Tobacco Gardens 9.22.2020 Tobacco. Jigs and plastic are excellent choices. Feel free to harvest or release the fish, but please report the tag number and the general location of the catch to (620) 342-0658 or ely.sprenkle@ks.gov A big THANK YOU to all who report their catch! The State Lake is approximately 90% ice covered and the boat ramp is iced in. If new reports are received it will be updated. Look for bass to feed more actively in the early morning and evening hours. Catfishing has slowed. Channel catfish can be caught on a variety of baits including nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and cut bait. The crappie are in and out with the water temperatures. Both of the Parks provide many great shorelines for bank fishing. The free Explorer GIS app can also be downloaded to use when you're out fishing from your mobile phone, or tablet. We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! Tags can be redeemed for a prize at the following website: www.ksfishderby.com. Catfish seek deep holes in winter. 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! If you would like to provide a fishing report for the Mined Land Wildlife Area, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Fish windy shorelines where the waves are stirring up the bottom. Banner Creek has been mapped by the Kansas Biological Survey and there is a map available at, Twice a year I will publish a newsletter discussing Perry and other waters in the district. Anglers who report their tagged catch will receive an award as compensation for their participation. The lake is home to some big flathead. August 11, 1806. Largemouth Bass can be found in coves with timber. These numbers will be improved by future stockings. OR5 miles west of West Mineral on NW Scammon Rd., 4 miles south on NW 100th St. and a half mile to the west on NW Lawton Rd. Last Updated: 10/17/2022 Print. For tips on spring bass fishing watch this KDWPT video at the following link! Fishing only lake. Last Updated: 2/27/2023 Print. Fair numbers of 14 to 16 inch saugeye around this summer. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. N 38.76345 W 95.674617, Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, PLEASANTON CITY LAKE EAST - Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable. Bluegill can be caught with a nightcrawler under a bobber near brushpiles. There is the occasional harvest of a blue catfish. The North boat ramp inside of Perry State Park is closed for resurfacing starting August 3rd, 2022. The best fishing occurs at river flows of 10-15,000 cubic feet per second. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. There is a 13 to 18 inch slot limit on Largemouth Bass in effect at the lake. We have improved the area with a floating dock, located just west of the boat ramp. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visit www.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, CLARK STATE FISHING LAKE - Please discard of leftover bait in a trash can, even baitfish. Blue Catfish) scattered throughout the reservoir, try fresh cutbait in 6-30 feet of water on river channel swings or flats near these swings. This newsletter is for fishing information for the Independence District (Chautauqua, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties) only. The channel cat population in this lake is doing well, and during our sampling we saw a few walleye, as well as some sizeable flatheads. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. This lake hasa goodcatfish population and produces nice fish. Directions to the Trout Pit (Unit #30) are as follows:8 miles south of the McCune turn off on Highway 400 on NW 100th St. and a half mile to the west on NW Lawton Rd. Water levels are very low. Early this year, a group of a dozen volunteers aided KDWP in installing numerous brush piles on the lake. Anglers report the bite has been slow recently. Vertically fishing small jigs tipped with mealworms or small chunks of nightcrawlers around deeper brushpiles through the ice. CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - big trout colored swimbaits or football jigs dragged acrossed the bottom slowly. Water levels have improved. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. Fishdrop offs and at the head of the inflow areasusing crank baits,jigs and or minnow, Use just about any catfish bait, cut bait, stink baits, chicken liver, worms, the fish feeders are ON. Most of the saugeye being caught right now are shorts, but some keepers (> 18 inches) are being found as well. Most bass have moved into the deeper brush piles, but some can still be found near shoreline structure. Any time one leaves the reservoir it is best to clean mud, vegetation, or attached zebra mussel adults off of boats and other equipment, drain any thing on a boat or other equipment that holds water, and allow boats and other equipment to dry completely before using them at another body of water. The upper end of the lake should be good when water is running in. Targeting inflow is a popular method as the catfish will congregate there to feed. The fifth rainbow trout stocking occurred on Monday, February 13, 2023 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). Best luck would come from a boat or kayak in the coves further up each of the arms. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. Fish can be found along the river channel between Cedar Point and Walleye Point in 20-25 feet of water. In 2021, 13,500 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Any attempts to get out on the State Lake ice is strongly discouraged. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. The lake supports high numbers of 2 to 8 pounders. Have not had any reports of catfish being caught. Ft Scott Lake has boat ramps and several docks and good shoreline access for fishing. White bass are grouped up and fishing can be hot and heavy when you're on fish. The lake's channel catfish are protected by a 15 inch minimum length limit. N 38.76465 W 95.67415, 3. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print, WYANDOTTE COUNTY LAKE - Anglers need to check into the Jeffrey Energy Center Guard House located north of St. Mary's, then west off K-63 Hwy. fish in the river are concentrated below riffles, stink baits, cut shad, liver, live bluegill. This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. Eurasian watermilfoil can also impact the fish community in a lake, so please be sure to inspect and clean your fishing gear. If you plan to fish for trout, a Johnson County trout permit is also required. This small 49 acre lake is located in northeast Pott. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Shad sides, worms, or other prepared baits fished on windy flats or upper end of lake when water is coming in. 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. Water levels are normal. Sign up to receive a copy of the Fall River District Fisheries Newsletter. Zebra mussels, white perch, and asian carp are all invasive species that can be found in Kansas. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. For largemouth bass try fishing some of the standing timber and weedbeds with spinners and buzzbaits. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. Field staff update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Larger fish are relating to deeper water near Lucas campground, mouth of Marshall Cove, and towards the dam. Please pick up and take home any trash that you may have brought with you. Soft plastic baits have been working best, as well as top water lures on calm evenings. Wind blown points in the middle and lower ends of the reservoir are best. Last Updated: 2/2/2023 Print. This lake supports good fishing for big blue cats, good channel channel and flatheads. http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, KIRWIN RESERVOIR - Windy points and shorelines on shad imitating plastics, crankbaits, or inline spinners. 21" minimum length limit, 2/day creel limit. Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. Channel cat reports have slowed up some, but some jig anglers are picking up some cats incidental to whites and crappie. A detailed fishing report for the McKenzie Bay will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. Below are links to Google .kmz files for all fish attractors statewide. Data collected from these fish are invaluable to fisheries biologists and will only improve angling success in the future. Coordinates mark areas with multiple habitat structures in the area. The tree placement along the dam are very accessible for shoreline anglers. It is illegal to transport alive fishfrom ANS designated waters. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS and be courteous at boat ramps! Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. The most popular species caught here are Northern pike, Walleye, and White bass.108 catches are logged on Fishbrain. In 2019, 218, 377 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. Anglers have been doing well the last two weeks on commercial dough baits. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm or a small jig over brush piles. Last Updated: 10/10/2022 Print, Zebra Mussels are present at Clinton Reservoir. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Try crank baits or jigs tipped with night crawlers along the flats. It was proposed by fisheries staff to continue the 18" minimum length limit and a daily creel of 5 per day and on January 1, 2022, the limit has raised from a 2 creel limit to 5 per day for anglers in 2022. Barber State Fishing Lake and all other public fishing waters in Pratt and Barber counties are now a part of the Cheney district. Curly-leaf pondweed stand is gone for the year. WILSON RESERVOIR - DO NOT MOVE FISH OR BAIT TO DIFFERENT WATERS! Largemouth bass fishing remains slower. Crappie are in their fall pattern. This newsletter is for fishing information for the. Water is dirty so choose baits that will make a lot of noise both in color and in sound. Zebra Mussels are also present in Clearwater Creek below the spillway! These guys can be caught throughout the year using a variety of techniques. You can check current water conditions at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/HillsdaleLake/DailyLakeInformation.aspx. Channel Catfish may be taken occasionally from shore using cut bait or livers. This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. Last Updated: 1/23/2023 Print. Small jigs or live bait fished near rocky shorelines, jetties, brushpiles, weed edges, or other shoreline cover. Fish can be found cruising the river channel during the day. November 07 locations were marked with GPS using datum WGS84 in decimel degrees: 1) N39.00740 W095.62978; 2) N39.00819 W095.63046; 3) N39.00810 W095.63055; 4) N39.00806 W095.63043; 5) N39.00638 W095.62261; 6) N39.00247 W095.62495; 7) N38.99622 W095.63205; 8) 39.00274 W095.63202. Try fishing cut bait or stink bait near deep water channels. Largemouth bass can be found lakewide in a variety of habitats that are available at Bone Creek. Try fishing soft plastics near structure. Largemouth bass, overall are in very good condition and health. RV dump and fresh water available. Trolling and vertical jigging techniques will be a good technique to try. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. Worms under a bobber are working best. Try using cut bait or stink bait lake wide. This stocking had some real big ones mixed in. Majority of fish are in the 3 to 5 pound range. This will be evaluated through fin clips to assess genetics to realize stocking contribution to the fishery. Invasive Species: Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat when you leave, to keep from spreading Zebra mussels to other lakes. Zebra mussels can be found attached to rocks lakewide. Today's Fishing Forecast Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 11 AM - 12 PM. Vertical jigging slab spoons or shad imitation jigs around the creek channel and deeper water or fish may be caught along the rocky shorelines or windy points using small spinners, crankbaits, or hair jigs. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Anglers should focus on the edges of vegetation that can be found along the shoreline and coves, as water begins to warm up this spring. Lots of bass in the 12 to 15 inch range. The McIntyre Cove area tends to produce the best fishing with Carnahan Cove second best. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print, WICHITA - URBAN FISHING REPORT - Crappie fishing remains good. 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). There are good numbers of crappie in the reservoir so success can be had year-round. PRATT COUNTY LAKE - Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Caution!!! Recent fish population sampling indicates a great population of channel catfish in the 2 - 5 pound range. Enjoy camping, water sports, fishing, hiking and hunting while experiencing this tranquil setting. Ice on Barrel Springs is too thin and weak to safely support ice fishing activity. However, would try fishing around the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. Recently there were 2,800 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. Anglers are catching big Fish. The locations of these brushpiles and artificial habitat will be found here soon or are listed below: If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov. MONTGOMERY STATE FISHING LAKE - Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Zebra mussels were verified in Winfield City Lake in December 2006. to the parking lot. Lake users should follow recommended control practices found HERE . The Health and Economic Burden of Smoking in Missouri, 2000-2004 (May/June 2007) PDF Document. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Live fish are not to be taken off the property. We were fishing at 12 to 9 feet of water and managed one yellow perch, one pike, and one 21.5 in walleye! Fishing cut bait or stink bait lake wide. Jigs tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the flat. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. Many of the strip pits have quality populations. There are good numbers in the reservoir but are difficult to target. The open air calls outdoor enthusiasts from neighboring states, Canada and beyond for adventures of all kinds. Water levels have improved. I ND Live~Sakakawea~Tobacco Gardens Read More To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. Please remember the special length/creel limits. Fresh cut baits on river channel edges in the upper portion of the reservoir will work well for most of the cold water winter season. Target bluegill using worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners. Anglers from boats should focus on flats and near rock habitat. Jetties are located on the north end as well as the east and west sides of the lake. Brightly colored jigs, swimbaits, crankbaits or jerkbaits. The 2022 annualsampling effort showed thatthe lake continues to provide a great largemouth bass fishery. However, would try fishing the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using crankbaits and artificial baits. Join us for the OHH Rockies Fishing Tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Tobacco Gardens Resort & Marina, Watford City, North Dakota. Brown trout tend to be more seclusive than rainbow trout, so early morning and evening hours will be your best bet. Anglers who are familiar with Tobacco Garden Creek are asked to suggest changes using the link above. Catfish on cut bait; walleye, white bass, and wipers on jigs. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. Largemouth bass numbers have really improved and continues to produce great fishing. Anglers commonly catch fish inthe 2- 7 pound range, with some over 10 pounds. If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Pittsburg-Fishing-District. These locations should provide good opportunitiesfor bank anglers in the near future. Most are smaller with some bigger ones mixed in. Stilling Basin is still DRY; therefore, NO trout will be stocked this season. Daily Rate. Please remember toCLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boats and livewells to help stop the spread of ANS species. Anglers should focus on coves and jetties using a variety of methods, which include spinnerbaits, top-water lures, plastic lures, and jerkbaits. As water levels continue to drop, more ramps may become unusable. Near the standing timber or shoreline cover early and late in the day on plastic baits, spinner baits, or crank baits. Osage SFL contains several sunfish populations including Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Warmouth. STOP AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS! Flathead catfish can be found in deep water next to submerged trees and structure. Crankbaits, spinners or plastics along the shoreline, rip rapand structure. . Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633. It isIllegaltransportlive fish, bait, and waterfrom this lake. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local regulations. Also fresh cut bait or prepared baits along windy shorelines and around the feeder. The fish feeders are ON for the season. Channel catfish are great after a rain in the north end where the creek comes in. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. SEE MORE sunset today 3:54PM sunrise tomorrow 6:08AM moon phase Full Moon Sun times displayed in Central Standard Time. Jigs and twistertails off of points and along windy shorelines. Lewis halted at a bottom on S. Side to kill Some Elk Peter Cruzatte a frenchman went out with Capt. This lake has a high density of channel catfish that increases angling opportunity. https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Formsand click on Cheney Fishing District. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. This will allow for view while you're out fishing. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print. Numbers are low so fishing is slow. Largemouth bass can be good but fish the deeper structue. This may begin this fall. If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link: Use dark jigs or minnows in the trees along the drop offs. Channel catfish can be caught on cut bait, worms, and stink bait. Bluegills and redears fishing has slowed. Water release remains slow and so does the fishing. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. White bass are moving a lot right now and the old clich "they are where you find them" fits too well. Please check any blue catfish for a yellow or orange tag in its back as we have been tagging some to collect more information on the species in Tuttle Creek Lake and the Big Blue River. The 2022 fall sample shows that numbers of crappie are still above the long-term average but the percentage of fish over 12-inches has fallen from the record high documented in 2021. Have not had any reportsof fish being caught. We have received very few reports from anglers. 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" your boat and equipment. Try jigs & minnows around brush and weeds in deeper water. Anglers are breaking holes in the ice and fishing through the holes. There were also several trees sunk at the end of the hot water dike and should be easily marked on your locator. Use caution, this lake has quantities of standing and submerged trees and limited shoreline access. Try your luck with roadrunners, jigs, and spinners for these sizeable fish! Cash payout plus door prizes. Using shad sides livers or other prepared baits on wind blown banks should get a few bites. 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. shad imitating crank baits, or soft plastic baits close to fish structure, the deeper side of weed beds and along rocky points. Bluegill can be caught near aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10 ft, using worms under a bobber. The 2022 sample showed the population has regressed and would be considered a poor fishery for the immediate future. Target wind blown flats and river channel ledges for catfish. Blue-Green Algae: Current information listed here:https://www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm. Minnows and dark jigs are best. In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. There is abrushpile just south of the dock. Try black and white jigs under a float. 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