We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. Boat and kayak anglers may have luck trolling deeper water and cove habitats as well. The Polaris supreme crew! The Oceanana Pier stretches nearly 1,000 feet out into the Atlantic Ocean and provides access to catch many species of fish. Live fish may not be transported away from this lake. and sheepshead are being caught with fresh shrimp, and speckled trout (up to 19") are feeding on live shrimp. Try fishing soft plastics near structure. Try using floating dough baits, worms, small spoons, or spinners. Trolling crankbaits or casting crankbaits and swimbaits or vertically fishing slab spoons over edges of points and shelves. Crappie fishing remains good. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. Worms under a bobber around brush and rock structure. Anglers report catching fish up to 7 inches. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS, BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! Chase SFL is an ANS designated water. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/TORO.lakepage.html. Just a great, fun day. A few fish over 35"MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT IS 35". If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. 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. The units and strip pits that have been stocked with walleye provide adequate habitat with deeper water and cooler water temperatures. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. We will be open 24 hrs. Anglers have the opportunity to harvest fishes generally associated with moving water. Fishing conditions have greatly improved with cooler water temperatures. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can catch fish this time of year. And all livewells and bilges must be drained prior to leaving the property. Anglers walk from the parking lotwest on the path to the hot water return area. Live bait and shad imitation baits along the dam are producing the best. The newsletters are aimed at keeping anglers informed about fishing opportunities and information in their areas of interest. look for shad on the surface and cast close. Bathymetric maps are now available for the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Add a little color to our fish. 112 reviews. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print, COUNCIL GROVE RESERVOIR - Thanks! Oceanana Pier reports BIG Spanish again to 6 pounds, false albies, blues, red drum, a few spots, sea mullet and a brief (very brief) tarpon hookup. Minnows and small plastic jigs have been working best. Trout Program information can be found HERE. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Use worms, shad sides, or liver around deep brush piles and channel breaks. Channel catfish can be found throughout all portions of the lake. A state-issued permit is required. Recent sampling indicates that there are many good crappie to catch. Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and livewell after leaving this lake. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print, HERINGTON CITY LAKE (OLD) - As the preferred local spot for exceptional fishing, a tasty and easy breakfast, or just a miles-wide ocean view, a visit to the pier is all but required for any Crystal Coast beachside vacationer. The GPS coordinates for the Georiga Cubes are as follows: 16 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.642602, W 094.808321 (North point), 6 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.642695, W 094.806880 (Northeast corner dock), 7 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.641402, W 094.807221 (East cove dock on west side of cove), 5 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.637147, W 094.811688 (East fishing pier), 3 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.643472, W 094.811373 (Marina northeast dock), 3 Georgia Cubes @ N 37.644663, W 094.810369 (North boat ramp). To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies, do not move fishand dump your bait. Look for fish near deeper breaks and brush piles. Ice was about 8 inches thick early last week. You can help fellow anglers by sharing successful fishing notes at http://www.facebook.com/kdwpt. and go West at E. 2400 Rd. Also try shallow shoreline areas first thing in the morning. Minimum recommended safe ice thickness and characteristics is at least 4 inches of clear, hard ice. The white bass fishing remains slow. Jigs tipped with a worm have been working best. Bluegill may be caught using a chunk of worm or a small jig over brush piles. Jigs or spoons around windblown main lake points. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Brushpiles were constructed and placed at 5 locations in April 2010. Size varies butmost are much larger than the 15 inch length limit, with some large fish. Fishing in the upper end of the lake and the river tends to be the most consistent spots for channel. Friday 4PM10PM. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. Started releasing water out the irrigation canal on 6-26-2022 and shut it off on 8-25-2022. There were 19 bass per hour of electrofishing around the Ladd Bridge section of the river. Warm weather will really speed up the fishing. In 2019, 218, 377 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. Fishing the edges of aquatic vegetation that is located near the shore can hold largemouth bass in wait to ambush prey that utilize the aquatic vegetation for forage and refuge. Bass numbers are improving but would still be considered an overall low population. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. Also, keep in mind that there is a decent wiper population. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter which includes informative fisheries information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is currently available. The main body of the reservoir doesn't have the necessary largemouth bass habitat to support a high-density bass population. The humps between the fishing piers hold good numbers of bluegill. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. Fall sampling indicated very high numbers of channel catfish are in the reservoir now. Worms under a bobber and small jigs fished vertically around brush and rocks. Great place to take a kid with worms and a bobber. .. SEA MULLET, PUPPY DRUM, SPANISH, BLUEFISH, SPOTS, POMPANO, CROAKERS and BLOWFISH are moving at the beach so far this week and I just want to believe there's a KING MACKEREL or two that are still lagging behind! THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/DAY CREEL LIMIT. Note: Zebra Musselswere found at this lake April 27, 2017. Locations to try would be near the swim beach in the northwest corner, coves where shallow water and aquatic vegetation can be found, and marina cove. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the *KDWP stocked 2 million walleye fry into Lovewell during the month of April and over 3,0007+"fish in November. This deep clear lake offers a diverse fishery. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. For information on the Linn County Marina boat ramps call 913 757-6633. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The majority of public fishing waters around the Wichita Metro Area are stocked regularly in the Spring and Fall with harvest-sized Channel Catfish. (22'') BLACK DRUM . JENNIFER HARPER (Kinston, NC)-- 1 lb. Additionally, 12-14 inch fish are present. each. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that includes fisheries related information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is available. The 6-8" crappie have been aged by fisheries staff and are 8-12 years old. The upper end of the lake should be good when water is running in. All other boat ramps are open for use. Worms during times of inflow. Wiper numbers are on the way up and doing well in the 2021 fall sample. This lake has had a reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats were stocked this fall to supplement that population. Drifting jigs over deeper water in the main body of the lake or vertically fishing minnows, jigs, and slab spoons over the tops of the fish attractors and other deeper structures. The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Special note: The lake has non-native aquatic plants! .. Can you believe another season down?!! trips from $500. Jigs or minnows near deeper brush or drop-offs. The Oceanana Pier stretches nearly 1,000 feet out into the Atlantic Ocean and provides access to catch many species of fish. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print. Anglers still-fishing various baits like power bait, worms, marshmallows, and corn alone or in combination can be effective. They weren't all seen in the same honey hole like most of last week. Try cut bait, worms, or stink bait. 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 - Along the dam or up in the creeks using jigs of various colors or minnows under a bobber. WELLINGTON CITY LAKE - jigs tipped with worms along the dam and piers. Along the dam and rocky shorelines on crankbaits. Use pink, blue/white tubeor green jigs, minnows. Water levels are very low. JEWELL STATE FISHING LAKE - jigs and live minnows. 21" minimum length limit, 2/day creel limit. Fish the South end where creek comes in during or after a rain. This is a 220 acre lake with approximately 180 acres of standing trees. A Cheney District newsletter is available. The lake map for Neosho State Fishing Lake can be found at the following link:https://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Bathymetric-Lake-MapsThis link will provide you with a link for all bathymetric lake maps for the state of Kansas. Max UV Index 1 Low. Last Updated: 11/3/2022 Print. Tuesday Closed. WARNING! Is this your business? The upper end is a great area to find big catfish on warm spring days. Current water level conditions can be found at: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Melvern-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. Best luck would come near the islands on the north shore. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. 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. CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat and livewell before leaving an area. 2 oz. Oceanfront motel with large playground, fishing pier, complimentary grills, and a private beach with free lounges and umbrellas. Saugeye can be found on flats of 10-14 ft that is near deeper water of 20 feet and deeper at this time of the year. County. PLATES OMELETES SANDWICHES SIDES DRINKS. Last Updated: 11/3/2022 Print. Vertically fishing various prepared baits and minnows or jigging slab spoons over drop-offs associated with edges of points. For more information check out these two sites. Fish shallow brush with Texas rigged softbait, jigs, and spinnerbaits. The fourth rainbow trout stocking occurred on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 with a total of 1,200 rainbow trout (800 pounds). Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. Top 7 Fishing Spots in South Georgian Bay. In June 2022, 25,000 advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Fishing morehead city oceanana fishing pier atlantic beach nc fishing report december 13 2018 morehead city august 27 2009 fisherman s post morehead city . The ideal catch rate would be 100 bass per hour. Use caution, this lake has quantities of standing and submerged trees and limited shoreline access. Last Updated: 11/3/2022 Print. Try using large jerk baits or spinner baits. Try using minnows or jigs in 8-15 feet of water. THE SNAGGING SEASON IS OPEN FROM MARCH 15 THROUGH MAY 15TH. Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. 15-inch minimum length limit 5/day creel limit, EL DORADO RESERVOIR - . 10-30-22 .. SUNDAY.. NOVEMBER'S ON DECK! Mad River: The river runs through Glen Huron and Creemore. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Two paddlefish may be harvested daily and six may be harvested in a season. The floating dock is finished and compliments this great fishing lake. Wiper numbers are right at the long-term average for abundance but are currently a little on the small side with most of them last fall were from 15 to 18 inches. Served with fries/ Substitute onion rings or tostones for $1.50/ Substitute a side salad for $2.50 8 to 14 deep near brush or timber on jigs and minnows. Finding these congregations will be the key to having success with either Blue Cats or Channel Cats. Boat ramp is iced in at this time and lake has approx. 7 to 14 feet deep. This is sent directly to your email. There is a good population of channel catfish, many around 3-4 pounds. For tips on spring bass fishing watch this KDWPT video at the following link! There have been reports of flathead catfish being caught up to 30 lbs. WILSON RESERVOIR - Really tasty. Please inspect your trailer and fishing gear before leaving the lake to ensure you are not transporting these plants to any other lakes. MOUND CITY LAKE - We added 120 brush piles and 220 Georgia Cubes to the lake for fish habitat. Below are links to Google .kmz files for all fish attractors statewide. The lake is partially drained for "Water level management" The boat ramp is usable and the fishing is good. Fishing should be good in the Reservoir in 2023 but typically the best opportunities to harvest saugeye is downstream of the lake in the River Pond or Rocky Ford. BOAT RAMP UPDATE: All boat ramps are open. Cold front will push crappie offshore. Capt Mike Pritchard from the Tribute called in with another great fishing report, they have 90 Mixed Tuna 18 - 40 lbs and 35 Yellowtail. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. 8 oz. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. Wiper are stocked on the Mined Land Wildlife Area in Unit #21. To purchase your Kansas hunting and fishing licenses, permits and boat registrationsvisit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. 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. Plastic baits are producing the most fish. This district also includes Harper, Kingman, Reno, and Harvey counties. 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. No recent reports but the best fishing tends to be in the upper end of the lake on cut bait. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print. Fish can be found in deep basins in the winter months or in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. There are a high percentage of fish over 10 inches. A fish must be kept if placed on a stringer. Jigs and minnows near standing timber or in the brush piles. Ice Report:As of 1-6-2023. Ryan Bostian called in at the end of the day to update the San Diego's fishing day, "We had 16 fish real early in the morning. We fished the coast for yellowtail and junk this morning. Water levels have improved. Using light tackle and small lures like beetle spins, small inline spinners or small plastic baits will be productive. Bluegill and redear can be found near any submerged vegetation or in deeper brush piles. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that subscribe to it. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. Given the lack of ice thickness and fact that the ice has undergone significant melting, little if any ice exists that can safely support ice fishing activity. BLOWFISH and ISAIAH GUESNO (Swansboro, NC)-- 2 oz. It is important to remove your drain plug on your watercraft upon departure to drain live wells and water inside of your boat; it will protect our natural resources in Kansas for current anglers and future generations to enjoy. Bighead River: The river flows through Meaford and is accessible at Legion Park or the Trout Hollow Trail. Brightly colored jigs, swimbaits, crankbaits or jerkbaits. Walleye are moving a little deeper with the cooling water temps. Blue catfish are currently managed with a 35-in minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit in hopes that they will establish a self-sustaining population. Most fish around 7 inches, but some are greater than 10 inches. Since 1959, the Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant has been providing a fun place to eat and fish for families and visitors in Atlantic Beach. Look for crappie near the dam or in brush in the Elk River. 10% discount for active duty military and their immediate families (must present valid military ID at check-in). Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. Any depth changes, or structure, will hold fish and can be caught by a variety of methods, such as trolling or vertical jigging. GPS coordinates are listed below in the comments section. The majority of fish are in the 12 inch to 6 pound range. Anglers should focus their efforts along the shoreline in depths less than 6' deep near submerged trees and edges of aquatic vegetation. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. The white bass numbers are still good at this lake but have fallen to below average. Casting shad imitating swimbaits and bucktail jigs over windblown points and using slab spoons along the river channel. The free Explorer GIS app can also be downloaded to use when you're out fishing from your mobile phone, or tablet. Bright spinnerbaits are working best right now fished near shallow structure. The City of Council Grove requires Aquatic Nuisance Species certification of anglers and boaters at Council Grove City Lake. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. SABETHA PONY CREEK - Update your listing by messaging us The ice has undergone multiple melt/freeze cycles that has weakened the ice. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Sauger were introduced into the lake last year and there is low numbers of small ones around. Fish may not be transported alive from ANS designated waters. Please discard leftover bait in a trash can. There are still two weeks to go! Arrive/depart. Good numbers of big fish are available. Polaris Supreme Trip Update 09-12-2019 We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. 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. Click on the following link to download the Google Earth File and get the coordinates. Last Updated: 10/14/2022 Print. Cooper, Sr. Use small baits, jigs or small worm under a float set for shallow water, fish maybe in shallow. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print, OLATHE - LAKE OLATHE - Both of the Parks provide many great shorelines for bank fishing. KDWP fall test net samples showed very good numbers of white bass in the lake this fall. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the reservoir has approx. Currently, the water level is 3.36' lower than it was one year ago, at this time. Finesse plastics, jigs, or spinner-baits target docks and vegetation edges. Largemouth bass fishing remains slow. Anglers can target in coves on the upper end of the lake, especially during periods of inflow, main lake where submerged trees and Georgia Cubes have been placed, and jetties and docks that can be fished from shore. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit,https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. Mexican fishing permit, bait and bunk included.Passport not required. However, the flooded timber and clearer water in the backwater section of Walnut Creek produces a fair density bass population. Plastic worms and baits in the weed beds and around woody cover. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water. We had an interesting weekend with SPANISH MACKEREL (yes, SPANISH), BLUEFISH, POMPANO, SEA MULLET, GRAY TROUT, BLOWFISH, and even a few SPOTS! Night crawlers or prepared stink baits fished on windy points or where the wind is blowing in to the shoreline. Fish can be found near the bank in 2-8 ft. Boulder Bluff Boat Ramp (Five Fingers boat ramp) is still iced in but is the least impacted with ice between the jetties with open water beyond. Aquatic Nuisance Species Alert: Be on the look out for Eurasian Watermilfoil if you're fishing on the Mined Land Wildlife Area. Try fishing deep brush piles and other hard structure. They had outstanding Bluefin Tuna yesterday. Some fish have also been caught in the flooded timber. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print, If you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov, The locations of fish habitat placed in this lake can be found here. To help prevent the spread of invasive species, please CLEAN, DRAIN & DRY all equipment when changing water bodies and dump your bait. The fifth stocking of 2022 occurred on September 27th when the lake received 550 pounds of catchable sized catfish. Fishing only lake. We have been taking veliger samples and the samples were high so be sure to drain and dry everything!!!!!! N 38.76465 W 95.67415, 3. There is a double lane boat ramp. Check out this video on fish management provided by KDWPThttp://ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Special-Fishing-Programs-for-You/Fishing-Videos/Kansas-Fish-Management, WILSON STATE FISHING LAKE - The pier is also the launching point for a number of regional events that are wide open to the public, including fireworks displays on major holidays, and a host of fishing tournaments sponsored by local organizations. Fishing reports for daily oceanana pier are updated each week, usually by Focus on deep water habitat such as brush or sharp dropoffs, fish can be caught on various colored jigs or small slab spoons or crankbaits. This went into effect on January 1, 2022. 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. lake wide, use silver crank and spinner baits, or dark jigs, small baits and worms under floats, along weedbeds around fish attractors, also try the dam and rocky structure in the south half of the lake with jigs or minnows, some small fish but some real good ones also, with 50 limit. The river and streams on the state wildlife area are open to fishing. We let everyone get a few along with there junk before looking for something else. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Carp, Flathead, Carp, Sauger, JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER - MAKE-UP LAKE - Fish can be found in deep basins in the winter months or in shallower flats and bays that hold schools of baitfish. This first stocking did better than their cousin walleye and anglers should start catching a few small ones this year. Cold front will push fish offshore. This project iswill improve angler success for bass and crappie. Fish have moved to deeper water humps, ridges, and channels. The first few editions of the. Please take extra precaution by not removing fish and placing them in another body of water (bait fish included), and cleaning, draining, and drying boats motors trailers and all equipment before entering another body of water. However, would try fishing the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. Zebra mussels have been found at Paola City Lake (Lake Miola). Crappie anglers are doing well. Two channel catfish can be harvested daily, but largemouth bass are catch and release only. Saugeye numbers are low and harvest is expected to be low until the population rebounds through new stocking efforts. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Fly fishing opportunities are also present; hook sizes of 10-12 with a floating fly or popper may yield fish up to 8 inches. Channel catfish are being taken on live and prepared baits. Saturday 12PM10PM. Field staff And remember by junk I mean the small good eaters. Okay numbers of fish over 10 inches. The crappie population is doing well. This small 24 acre lake is similar to pond fishing. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using crankbaits and artificial baits. Near shore brushpile placements fishable from shore in Cottonwood Cove. This lake has limited shoreline access so please spread out, social distance. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. Luck could also be had by trolling along the dam and open areas. The link is: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Webster-Reservoir-Fishing-District, SHERIDAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Current lake elevation and water temperature is available on the location page linked to this fishing report. The sun wasn't even up yet and we were getting yellows and others. 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: If you want to receive additional information about this lake. Finesse plastics near deeper structure or vegetated flats. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print, WATER LEVEL:As of October 5th the water level is 0.4 feet below conservation pool. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. Clean, drain, and dry all boats. Last Updated: 1/3/2023 Print. We sank 30 Georgia Cube Fish Attractors in this lake and they are holding fish. Barrel Springs pond is ice covered, but the ice sheet has melted considerably with ice around the edges very thin and ice off-shore less than 2 inches at the thickest. Wipers can be caught along with white bass so it is important to properly identify your catch before putting it on a stringer. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. A small arcade and a selection of local souvenirs are also available at the pier house, for kids and adults who'd rather check out the indoor action and shopping options. Cedar trees were placed on existing brushpiles. Catfish seek deep holes in winter. 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. GPS coordinates for cube clusters placed on 7/13/21 are: 1. Each tag will display an ID number unique to that fish and a phone number to call to report the catch, (620) 342-0658. Best success for bass is coming by using soft plastic worms near structure in 3-10 ft or water or just off of the many ledges. Fisheries staff plan to add additional cedar trees to enhance fish habitat in the winter of 2021. Live fish are not to be taken off the property. Target brush and vegetation in shallow coves using soft plastics for Largemouth Bass. In 2021 a 9.88 was caught and released. most fish are above the 18 inch length limit. Look for them near the dam or on any rocky shoreline in deeper water. Try using soft plastics, spinner baits, and crank baits near structure. Spin-cast anglers throwing small in-line spinners and spoons often do well. have been reported. CHASE STATE FISHING LAKE - Flatheadcan be taken on live baitor lures. So far this year the lake has received 2,780 pounds of these catchable sized channel catfish. 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. The Jeffrey Energy Center Lakes and Perry Reservoir both have zebra mussels and with Shawnee State Lake being close it is at high risk. Buzzard Bay boat ramp is currently being repaired and is out of service for the time being. Vegetation coverage should be minimal for the rest of the year. Use a worm, stink bait, or shad sides on windy shoreline and channel breaks. Largemouth bass phase II advanced fingerlings have been stocked in 2020 (7,500 fingerlings), 2021 (3,750 fingerlings) and 2022 (3,890 fingerlings). The City of Winfield requires additional permits for anglers using the lake. This will be evaluated through fin clips to assess genetics to realize stocking contribution to the fishery. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print, ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Most recent water level conditions can be found at the following website: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Clinton-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. The East bank, South cove and around the island are usually the best largemouth spots. Anglers from the shoreline should focus on the coves, both the north and south side of the dam, and the handicap access on the south side of the lake near the boat ramp. https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Formsand click on Cheney Fishing District. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. NEOSHO STATE FISHING LAKE - Jig or minnow 7 to 12 feet deep on brush or dropoffs. The Pier opened for the season on April 1. Again our weather is beautiful and everybody had a great day. Fishing reports for oceanana pier are updated each week, usually by 16 limits of Bluefin on the boat with most of them in the 50-70 pound range and one big fish around 120 pounds. Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633. Scroll down to find Neosho State Fishing Lake. The fall sample indicated good numbers above the 18" minimum length limit and a quality population for anglers to utilize. The outlet can be very good when releasing larger amounts of water. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Casting parallel to shore or the ends of the pits are good locations along vegetation. Shad sides and chicken livers have been working best. Entrance gate phone number is 620-364-2475 call for lake conditions. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. It was a successful morning. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS and be courteous at boat ramps! One such growing fishery can be found in El Dorado Reservoir. The walleye population has fallen to rather low numbers and harvest is expected to be low this year. Shallow windy shorelines and points are good places for crappie feeding on gizzard shad. Vertically fishing small jigs or various nightcrawler presentations over deeper, timbered or brushy drop-offs. Bass are in post-spawn and summer patterns. This lake is enrolled into the Community Fisheries Assistance Program. Regular reporting will resume in April of 2023. El Dorado has an abundance of fish under the slot. Some anglers are having luck catching Walleye along the dam or off of submerged humps. .. MIKE STANLEY, It's almost November and with 68* water! You can call the Guard House to check on availability at (785) 456-6149. For Oceanana patrons who haven't fished or walked the plank in a couple of years, the pier will be an especially unique, and almost unrecognizable destination, as Oceanana underwent an extensive renovation in the winter of 2013, remodeling the pier house from the ground up, and remodeling about 110 rooms in its adjacent motel. The fish feeders are OFF. Child Boards: Great Ontario Salmon Derby, The Silver Salmon Challenge , St Catharines Game & Fish Associations Spring Salmon Derby, KOTL, Port Whitby Salmon Series, Scotty King of Kings. The lake also received its first ever sauger stocking in 2021 to see if this species can create a viable fishery at the lake. Designed by Lindsey Durham Design. The fish feeders are ON and support alot of channel catfish. Man they are definitely in the area and I expect this spring is only going to get better for us. An often overlooked method, the "Ned Rig" can also be utilized during all times of the year, but specifically in the summer months, when largemouth bass don't seem as willing to bite other types of lures. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. Meaford Harbour: Cast your line into the clear waters of Georgian Bay. (In fact, the pier's grill is so famous, that it even won the Coastal Readers' Award for the Best Breakfast on the Crystal Coast in 2010.). COFFEY COUNTY LAKE - White bass are grouped up and fishing can be hot and heavy when you're on fish. Catfishing has slowed with cooler water temps. Crappie have moved back out to deeper water near breaks and structure. Don't overlook standing timber and brush piles. This board is dedicated to kayak fishing the Great Lakes. Jigs and twistertails off of points and along windy shorelines. Information needed during the call will be the length of the fish, date, tag number, and whether the fish was kept or released. Largemouth bass can be good but fish the deeper structue. .. Congratulations to WYATT WALWORTH (Richlands, NC)-- 7 lb. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print, CENTRALIA CITY LAKE - All blue catfish less than 35 inches must be released immediately. Most about 9 inches with some in the 12 inch range. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print. Shad imitations are producing bites. BLACK DRUM, SEA MULLET, GRAY TROUT, BLOWFISH and BLUEFISH have been the catch up to now . Congratulations to DWAIN MURPHY (FISHIN2FIT)-- SEA MULLETS!!! Blue catfish are being caught using cut shad. Lures that work best in cold water are small bass jigs, small soft plastics, jerkbaits, and lipless crankbaits. Soft plastic swim baits and jigs have been working best. Fish have moved to deeper water humps, ridges, and channels. Last Updated: 10/28/2022 Print, YATES CENTER - SOUTH OWL - The water is extremely turbid so conditions are tougher for bass, crappie, and walleye. The water is very clear and the fish spook easily. I was talking to a friend fishing Ocracoke this week and he told me the YELLOW BELLY SPOTS were up there and schools of BLUEFISH are running them up on the beach! We recently restocked channel catfish so the density is really high. The lake has filled back in and anglers are able to launch from the boat ramp again. COOL and DRY this weekend . COME ON DOWN! Spinnerbaits, rattletraps, or swimbaits fish around cover near the warmer water will be your best bet. DOUGLAS COUNTY-LONE STAR LAKE - If you want to keep up with what's going on at Lake Shawnee. Be sure to inspect your boat, boat trailer, and bait buckets prior to launching at Bone Creek to prevent the spread. Bass are being caught by anglers using jigs or plastics along the shorelineand in &aroundbrush piles, rip-rap, and fallen trees. Be sure to CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY all equipment that comes in contact with the water to keep from spreading them to another lake. We have received very few reports from anglers. Lots of 8-9" fish, and anglers are encouraged to keep these fish up to 20/day to benefit the population. The last round of trout was stocked on Dec. 15th with 650 pounds of quality fish stocked in the GLEN ELDER OUTLET. The bass are in 1 to 8 foot from the surface, above the thermocline. Fishing wind blown banks or up in the riprap should be productive or try creek channel swings and humps. Arms and coves are ice covered. Recently there were 2,000 channel catfish stocked to spice up the fishing. 8 to 14 feet deep. Best baits tend to be worms or commercial catfish baits. Channel cat reports have slowed up some, but some jig anglers are picking up some cats incidental to whites and crappie. We serve fun cocktails, local craft beers and domestic classics, as well as wine from around the world. In addition, there were 245,000 walleye fingerlings stocked in mid-June. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. You will also find current GPS locations of habitat structures placed by KDWPT fisheries staff to easily input into your sonar unit, or find if you are fishing from shore. All boat ramps are iced in at this time and the fish attractors have approx. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. Fall sampling indicated that there is a high percentage of fish in the 18-24" range. N 38.767067 W 95.668917, 2. 2023 SEASON PASSES are not available yet and we will announce the sale of them ASAP We're looking forward to seeing you before we close We will be open 24 hours on FRIDAY and SATURDAY. HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Twice a year I will be publishing a newsletter with Perry and other waters in my district. Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. Another goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling. Rocky Ford , a river fishery, is located just south of the Tuttle Creek Dam on the Big Blue River. Many of the strip pits have quality populations. '); Vacationers adore the Outer Banks for its unspoiled stretches of undeveloped shoreline, and some may not initially realize that this sporadic lack of development is completely intentional, and is the result of decades of careful environmental planning. 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. Several good reports of multi-species action on the dam! Small hooks and pieces of worm fished close to shoreline cover. The Noisy River: This river branches off of Mad River near Creemore. Sincerely, Crappie numbers have been improving the last three years and the population is offering decent numbers of fish over 10 inches. Seasonal weather will move right into next weekend so plan a trip down before it gets too cool! Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print, KINGMAN STATE FISHING LAKE - Bluegills and redears fishing has slowed. BOURBON COUNTY ELM CREEK LAKE - Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit! SEA MULLET NANCY PRATER (Meadowview, VA)-- 9 oz. # 2 is noted for family outings, scenic views, catch and release bass fishing, harvest of small crappie and channel catfish. Anglers often report good spring catches of blue catfish near Walleye Point, the marina, and Cedar Point. As with any new regulation, data is needed to gauge effectiveness. CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! You may call the Dodge City Regional office as 620-227-8609 to make a report. Printable Version I can't help but believe this season is going to push into mid-November with 67* water today (thanks Dr. Small jigs or live bait fished near rocky shorelines, jetties, brushpiles, weed edges, or other shoreline cover. Read the news release HERE. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can all catch fish this time of year. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! Rocky shorelines on flukes early and late in the day. City permit required for recreational boating. Invasive Species:Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels. Anglers need to check into the Jeffrey Energy Center Guard House located north of St. Mary's, then west off K-63 Hwy. Have not had any reportsof fish being caught. Use a jig, spinner, worm, or crank bait around stumps and brush in river and Walnut Creek. Largemouth can be found in the deeper brush piles and near shoreline structure in the mornings and evenings. Email Page. The pier will remain accessible to SEASON PASS HOLDERS that have a G21 gate key. Oceanana Pier, LLC 2021. Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. We also offer rod and reel rentals. Project completion is dependent on weather. Fishing should be great as these fish continue to grow. Vertically fishing small jigs or spoons around the deeper brushpiles through the ice. (1) made it home safe. Bogus!) Use crank baits or spinners, recent sampling shows many bass over 3 pounds. Blues, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, and everything in between! Can you believe another season down?!! Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. Channel Catfish may be taken occasionally from shore using cut bait or livers. Please help stop the spread. Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, bait buckets, and recreational watercraft before and after launching your boat. Bluegill can be caught near aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10 ft, using worms under a bobber. Fish near structure and rocks with soft plastics, or jerk baits. Target white bass off wind blown points. In April 2022, 260,000 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. The only stocking of the GLEN ELDER STATE PARK POND was in late October of 300 pounds of fish. With cooler temperatures, fish are transitioning to shallow structure in 3-6 ft. Target bass near the edges of aquatic vegetation, rock jetties, and brush piles using a variety of soft plastics. Next Low Tide: 11:12 AM Next High Tide: 5:45 PM 3232 4 Comments 1 Share Share Many fish are up shallow right now. Use soft plastics to works bait through and around vegetation and brush piles. 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. These guys can be caught throughout the year using a variety of techniques. There are good crappie here. Crappie numbers are looking good after being down the last two years. This lake has zebra mussels. 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. The lake facilities include multiple ramps, picnic tables, plenty of camping pads and many sites with electricity. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. Largemouth bass can be found at edges of water willow, rock edges, and shallow brush. Weve expanded our network of fishing cams to include the Oceanana Pier fishing. Black drum (up to 8 lbs.) Don't move water. Just about everywhere we see some sign of fish. Not just catching wise but fishing too. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FALL.lakepage.html. Use a small hook with a small piece of work or panfish lures. Use a quarter ounce or an eighth ounce jig tipped with a minnow or baitfish imitation. Prepared baits, shrimp, chicken liver, and shad will be good baits to try. Last Updated: 10/3/2022 Print. A trout permit is required to fish at Vic's Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park and KDOT East. Try using minnows or a small jigs in deeper areas of the lakes. The high numbers of young bass has shifted the size structure to an overall smaller average size of bass. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using shrimp, liver and shad on the bottom. You can find the GPS coordinates at the following link by opening the "Complete Online Map":https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/Fishing-Atlas. 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. A strong year class of 4-6 inch fish were recorded during a recent survey. 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. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits near cover are also producing. Recent sampling indicates a good population with majority of fish 14 to 19 inches. Please bring a 25 lb bait rod and a 40 lb yo-yo rod. Oceanana Fishing Pier. There's also a web cam you can view to see if the fish you caught are actually on the pier. and look for schools of shad or focus on wind blown flats or rocky points. The shallow upper end is a great area to find big catfish on warm spring days. Use piece of nightcrawler or small jig at vegetation edges and rocky structures to target the panfish. Blues, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, and everything in between! WASHINGTON STATE FISHING LAKE - Fishing at La Cygne produces a mixed bag of fish from big blue, channel or flathead catfish, to white bass and wipers or crappie and largemouth bass. Fish the creek mouth where the fresh water comes in and the fish are stacked up. Johnson County fishing/trout permits are available through Johnson County Parks and Recreation District and other select vendors. With a 21 inch length limit these fish are almost all sublegal. Big bulls and cows. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Crappie, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Wiper (Striped Bass Hybrid), Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, CRITZER LAKE - A good population of both species is present in this lake. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Vertically fishing jigs and minnows around the deeper fish attractors and along the face of the dam. A bobber and worm, a 1/16 ounce jig with a small twister tail, or a fly rod with a small fly are all good options to try in water less than 6'. To view a map of brush pile and habitat cube locations, copy these files into Google Earth and zoom into the lake. BLACK DRUM .. JOHN DODSON (Mount Ulla, NC)-- 1 lb. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. 2.38 ft below Normal Pool, releasing 6 CFS. NEW WALLEYE HARVEST REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022. Areas to pursue will be on the north and south ends of the dam, coves, and rocky habitats. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Largemouth bass can be found lakewide in a variety of habitats that are available at Bone Creek. Minnows under a bobber over deep water will be your best bet. Spinnerbaits or plastics worked around brush piles and rocks. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. Any type of moving bait should produce some fish, if not switching to finesse worms like wacky rigged stick baits or even a Texas rigged creature bait should work. This lake supports good fishing for big blue cats, good channel channel and flatheads. 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. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 1882.56 ---- 9.89' below conservation pool. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! https://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-safety/. Oceanana Pier reports trout on finger mullet, blues, Spanish to 8 pounds and pompano starting to show. With cooler temperatures, fish can be caught in shallow water 3-6ft near vegetation using worms or small lures. In 2021, 13,500 phase II advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Anglers who report their tagged catch will receive an award as compensation for their participation. Good. For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. Best time to fish is anytime you can. Recent Black Bass surveys indicated a healthy Smallmouth population with many fish in the 12-18 inch range. Target bluegill using worms under a bobber, jigs, and small spinners. Ice on Barrel Springs is too thin and weak to safely support ice fishing activity. These fish can occasionally be caught using topwater lures at dawn and dusk. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going on break. 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. 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. Be careful as temps have been above freezing during the day. Lots of fish in the 1-4 lb. Fish with jigs or minnows near the dam or rocks. You can help fellow anglers by sharing successfulfishing notes athttp://www.facebook.com/kdwpt. Others have targeted these fish trolling along the creek channel in the mid-part of the lake. Try trolling crankbaits or lindy rigs along the dam. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print. There is abrushpile just south of the dock. Best bite with fresh cut bait. Catfishing can be very good just about anywhere along the shoreline. The 2022 sample records that the black bass population has been holding steady for some time now, with good numbers of largemouth bass and amoderate smallmouth bass population. 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. Recent fisheries surveys in May 2022 documented a healthy Largemouth Bass population, with many fish in the 14-18 inch range, and a few fish exceeding 5 lbs. https://www.coffeycountyks.org/home/showdocument?id=3502. Try power bait, small spinners, spoons, flies, small crankbaits, worms, or corn. A stop at the Oceanana Fishing Pier, and a stay at the adjacent Oceanana Resort, has been an Atlantic Beach family tradition for more than 60 years. Boat anglers can focus their efforts on the flats of 4-8', coves, and the brushpiles located on the southwest corner of the lake. FISHING REPORT. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Mound City Lake has a great reputationfor producing good strings ofcrappie this season. Remember, there is a 35 inch length limit on blue catfish at Glen Elder. The bass are slower with the cold water. Sign up to receive a copy of the Fall River/Toronto District Fisheries Newsletter. For largemouth bass try fishing some of the standing timber and weedbeds with spinners and buzzbaits. Comments - BOAT RAMP IS BACK OPEN AT THE DAM. Have had reports of fish being caught lake wide using spinners and jigs under a bobber with minnow or worm. For additional information call the Cedar Bluff Area Office at (785)-726-3212. 11 oz. For dinner Pedro served fresh albacore with a curry cilantro sauce, and fresh veggies on the grill. Release all Largemouth Bass 15-21" in Length, daily creel remains 5/day. Location. It is open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. PLEASANTON CITY LAKE WEST - Size structure listed for largemouth bass is from May 2022 electrofishing. 1 - Jig and crawler, large shiners, crankbaits, and swim baits are all good options to use for catching saugeye now. Soft plastics are producing bites. LAKE SHAWNEE - POMPANO .. and SANDY VASQUEZ (Jacksonville, NC)-- 1 lb. Look for them in deeper timber and also around Rea Bridge. Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around rocks and brush. We recently stocked several thousand channel catfish into the lake to boost the population. There is an 18 inch minimum length limit on all bass in Jewell. The recent drop in water temperatures has greatly improved fishing conditions. Tuttle Creek has zebra mussels whichmakes the lake, the River Pond and Rocky Ford designated as Aquatic Nuisance Species waters. 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. Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass/Wiper, SCOTT STATE LAKE - Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Saugeye, Drum. You make our world go round. Be sure to stay up to date on information regarding Aquatic Nuisance Species. An additional fish habitat project is planned for winter of 2021 to add additional spawning structure and fish attractor locations to bolster the current structure available for largemouth bass. Pratt County Lake and all other public fishing waters in Pratt and Barber counties are now a part of the Cheney district. The fish are waiting for you. Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. There is some habitat structures just out from the boat ramp dock. The species did produce a robust spawn in 2021 which has helped bolster the fishery. However, there are many with an abundance of 8-12" fish. I should just copy and paste it every year because it's the same, as it should be. GPS Coordinate locations for all brushpiles. Best luck would come from a boat or kayak in the coves further up each of the arms. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers. You can help fellow anglers by sharing successfulfishing notes athttp://www.facebook.com/kdwpt, MCPHERSON STATE FISHING LAKE - For more information about the Fall River/Toronto Fisheries District, click here to access newsletters. KEITH SEBELIUS RESERVOIR - Fri, April 30, 2021. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. Try along dam and shoreline, use cut shad, worms, prepared baits. Some anglers prefer to fly fish with small nymphs or dry flies fished on the surface. A local icon for anglers and beach-goers alike, Oceanana Fishing Pier is the only pier in the beachside town, and is an unmistakable local landmark that jets nearly 1,000' feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Largemouth have moved into the deeper water in the standing timber. If it is rainy or windy, we cannot open. The lake supports a good channel catfish harvest rate and the last month has been really productive. Try targeting larger rocky shorelines or adjacent mudflats with nightcrawlers and cutbait. Good numbers of 20" fish with fair numbers of bigger ones. Lots of fish up shallow right now. White Bass can be caught using any bait resembling a shad or even from crappie jigs. A local icon for anglers and beach-goers alike, Oceanana Fishing Pier is the only pier in the beachside town, and is an unmistakable local landmark that jets nearly 1,000' feet into the Atlantic Ocean. It is important to remove your drain plug on your watercraft upon departure to drain live wells and water inside of your boat; it will protect our natural resources in Kansas for current anglers and future generations to enjoy. In addition to a state fishing license, a Johnson County fishing permit is required. Worms under a bobber are working best. Look for where shad are schooled up. (8AM December 29, 2022). The Oceanana Pier is home to two outdoor, oceanfront bars. From a boat, some catfish can be found near brush piles. COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - Boulders south of the dam also hold some flathead catfish. This is a Community Fisheries Assistance Lake Cooperator,no city permits for fishing and boating while fishing. We had an awesome morning bite on the Dorado. The best way to measure social distancing is with a fishing pole. Best places are the rock piers, standing timber and around the West boat ramp. Last Updated: 11/21/2022 Print. 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